GB42SandraK
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My 42 has a missing clam shell on the hull where the forward sink thru hull exits. I've searched all the company's that make thru hulls. The outside diameter is 4". Anyone know where I can find one?
ThruHull Exit Clamshell
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GB42SandraK
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No this is above the waterline and looks like clamshell.
Similar to this but covers the 4" thruhull.
https://www.thegpsstore.com/Assets/ProductImages/GC850.jpg
Similar to this but covers the 4" thruhull.
https://www.thegpsstore.com/Assets/ProductImages/GC850.jpg
This one is plastic: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/nicr...t-2-1-2-h-x-4-1-2-w-x-5-l--183384?recordNum=4
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I put a 4” S/S clamshell over a dryer vent on a previous boat so I know that they are available. But I have no idea where I got that one.
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Personally, I would not obstruct an above waterline discharge, especially for a sink. Just make sure your hose is in good condition and is double clamped. Even if you get into some quartering waves or wind the only thing which will happen is that your sink may not drain very well until the conditions change.
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psneeld
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On some boats with thru hulls forward on the bow curve, with short hose runs and near the waterline, clamshells are necessary to keep water from entering the boat during plunging or wave slapping.
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I was watching this thread hoping for something like this! I pulled two aft deck speakers and wanted to vent and cover the holes. Thank you
AKDoug,
Another option (since unlike the OP you don't have a through hull to work around), would be something like a Vetus Typhoon or Scirocco. I'm sure they are quite a bit more expensive, but they "do more" than the clamshell.
This is a screenshot from the 2016 catalog:
Another option (since unlike the OP you don't have a through hull to work around), would be something like a Vetus Typhoon or Scirocco. I'm sure they are quite a bit more expensive, but they "do more" than the clamshell.
This is a screenshot from the 2016 catalog:
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The speakers were mounted flush against the sides in the cockpit, and finding round vented covers for 5" holes (plus screws) seems to be impossible. Keeping them close to the side unimpeded moving around in the cockpit is the goal, the engine and Webasto heater draw air from that space so easy air draw is also a goal.
Thank you for the suggestion though
Thank you for the suggestion though
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Beckson makes some nice plastic cowl vents including a soft one.
https://www.beckson.com/vent.html
https://www.beckson.com/vent.html
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I had one missing on my GB49 in the bow area. I removed the second one and molded a new part using glass cloth and epoxy. With a little sanding and paint it look nice. The old and new parts were rebonded to the hull with 3M 4200. I took less than 2 hours to make.
