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02-23-2017, 08:12 PM
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Member
City: Jarrells cove
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 24
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thru-hull replacement
will be hauling out this summer,was thinking of replacing thru hulls.I have had the boat 15 yrs,she is all steel.thru hulls seem to be fine..any thoughts on this?
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02-23-2017, 09:03 PM
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Guru
City: Signal Mtn., TN
Vessel Name: Stella Maris
Vessel Model: Defever 44
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,741
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More info and pictures would be helpful. If they're fine, what's driving your thoughts to replace them? Are they 15 years old or did the boat have owners before you bought it? Do you mean the full through hull/seacock assembly or just the through hulls? If the former, are they true seacocks, installed and backed properly, or plumbing valves extending from the through hulls?
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02-23-2017, 09:37 PM
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Member
City: Jarrells cove
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 24
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the boat was finished in 89,Iam the 2nd owner..was just wondering if the seacocks should be replaced at some point in time..will be at the boat this weekend ,will take some pics and have more info
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02-23-2017, 11:14 PM
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Guru
City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,299
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If they continue to work and you can't see anything wrong with them, I see no reason to replace them. My seacocks are a year older than yours and are fine.
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Parks Masterson
Retired from Hopkins-Carter Marine Supply
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02-24-2017, 12:39 AM
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Hospitality Officer
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Sarawana
Vessel Model: IG 36 Quad Cabin
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,896
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Yes, if they work as designed what's the problem?
Full replacement is not a cheap undertaking , FWIW I have just fully replaced eight of my sea cocks, taking out the wooden backing plates, doing a little fiberglass restoration etc, all up $4,000.
Find a shipwright you trust and ask for an opinion.
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02-24-2017, 12:47 AM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,293
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mysticdreamer
will be hauling out this summer,was thinking of replacing thru hulls.I have had the boat 15 yrs,she is all steel.thru hulls seem to be fine..any thoughts on this?
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Why?
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BruceK
2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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02-24-2017, 11:14 AM
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Member
City: Jarrells cove
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 24
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ok that answers my question,was just a thought..thanks for the advice
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02-24-2017, 10:40 PM
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Guru
City: Between Oregon and Alaska
Vessel Name: Charlie Harper
Vessel Model: Wheeler Shipyard 83'
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,021
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Properly installed and maintained thru hulls last longer than most owners. With a steel hull the thru hulls either need to be bonded to the hull and the hull well protected by zincs or individually protected by zincs.
Most of mine are 1942 and get inspected and lubed at haul outs. Back when boats were mostly wood, thru hulls often went from boat to boat.
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