[Public-List] Recommendations for replacement seacocks and thruhulls

Glenn brooks.glenn at comcast.net
Mon Jun 17 05:19:21 PDT 2024


Also, very important to use bedding compound to seal the thru hull fitting to the hull - to prevent water intrusion.  Dolphite is the best bedding compound in the market. Lasts up to 50 years and never hardens or distorts out of shape.

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> On Jun 17, 2024, at 5:16 AM, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Details on thruhull installation can be found in Nigel Calder's *Boatowner's
> Mechanical and Electrical Manual* starting on page 677
> and Don Casey's *This Old Boat* page 333.
> 
> Forn Constance #262, a non-liner boat, I've used Groco (
> https://www.groco.net)
> TH series (
> https://www.groco.net/products/fittings/thru-hull-fittings/th-series)
> thruhulls and
> FBV series (
> https://www.groco.net/products/valves-seacocks/flanged-valves/fbv-valves)
> flanged ball valves.
> 
> Engine intake: 1/2"
> Engine exhaust: 1-1/4"
> Head intake: 3/4"
> Head discharge: 1-1/4"
> Galley intake: 1/2"
> Galley discharge: 1"
> 
> Have not replaced the cockpit drains.
> 
> Jonathan
> 
>> On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM Pier-André Bouchard St-Amant via
>> Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Wade,
>> Have a shot at this:
>> 
>> https://en.jeandusud.com/plumbing-and-through-hull-replacements/
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Pier, #399
>> 
>> Le 16 juin 2024 21 h 59 min 46 s HAE, Wade Wall via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> a écrit :
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I need to replace several of my thruhulls, but am very confused as to what
>>> parts I need and what brand I should buy. I need to replace the cockpit
>>> drains, the freshwater intake for the engine, and the galley thruhulls.
>> Can
>>> someone tell me, preferably with part numbers, what exactly I need? I know
>>> this is a big ask, but even with my reading about it, I'm still confused
>>> and I don't want to buy a bunch of parts that I don't actually need.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>>> 
>>> Sincerely,
>>> 
>>> Wade Wall
>>> #421
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