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Author: | Eyeman [ Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:30 am ] |
Post subject: | Thru-hulls |
Is anybody familiar with the thru-hulls on an '06 378 Vista? At what point do they need to be replaced? Factory material? Recommended replacements? |
Author: | firecadet613 [ Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thru-hulls |
Why would you replace a thru hull? |
Author: | Eyeman [ Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thru-hulls |
They fatigue and eventually fail (especially if you trailer the boat or they get exposed to sunlight). If the thru-hull is below the water line the boat can sink if the sump pump(s) don't keep up. I've seen 2 boats go down in our marina due to a lack of paying attention to thru-hull fittings. Some manufacturers use brass which do not fail. |
Author: | firecadet613 [ Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thru-hulls |
378 isn't brass? 04 268 08 318 08 240 Have all been Stainless steel. Can't recall my 04 225. |
Author: | Eyeman [ Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Thru-hulls |
Stainless steel. Nice. Shouldn't need to replace ever. Thank you. |
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