Andy G
Hospitality Officer
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2010
- Messages
- 1,897
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Sarawana
- Vessel Make
- IG 36 Quad Cabin
I have been doing a trawl through the forum archives as i need to replace the Thru Hull fittings on the boat as they are about 30 years old and very stiff to operate.There is some good advice there, but a few questions remain.
The origional fittings are brass & there seems to be a move to using Marelon (Forespar) these days. Just wondering if anyone has gone that path?
Also, I understand the Kiwi's are making a similar product through a company called Tru design, a composite material with a ball valve, although I have always understood that ball valves are a no no for sea cocks.
As I have nine through hulls to replace I certainly want to get this right, so if anyone has experience of these options I would be glad of your advice.
Cheers.
Andy
The origional fittings are brass & there seems to be a move to using Marelon (Forespar) these days. Just wondering if anyone has gone that path?
Also, I understand the Kiwi's are making a similar product through a company called Tru design, a composite material with a ball valve, although I have always understood that ball valves are a no no for sea cocks.
As I have nine through hulls to replace I certainly want to get this right, so if anyone has experience of these options I would be glad of your advice.
Cheers.
Andy