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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2020, 02:06
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Thanks Stormalong. I’ll check those out.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-10-2020, 23:50
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

I’ve opted for a 15.9mm thick panel of GPO3 for the backing plates and have a nice piece delivered today. For those who’ve machined such a thick piece before, any suggestions how to cut and hole it?...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-10-2020, 23:58
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Mine is going to be DIY job and I don’t have the tools or cash to spend on cutting/holing thick aluminium plate, which I’d also need to form to the hull shape. Trudesign “recommends” that the hull...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-10-2020, 00:26
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Very good to know. Thanks Mitiempo.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-10-2020, 23:49
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Thanks all for feedback and website suggestions.

Michael-did you use backing plates when you installed Trudesign fittings. Trudesign “recommends” they be used but it actually seems that it would...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-10-2020, 23:49
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Fore and Aft. What’s a sea chest? Sounds expensive when I’ll also need to patch the existing through hulls.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-10-2020, 23:23
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Great debate. I should add that I do intend to venture to high latitudes. I didn’t make that clear when I originally posted, not understanding that it would make a difference I take on board...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-10-2020, 17:11
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Thanks All. So the general consensus would be to replace all skin fittings and stop cocks and replace with marelon?

So the new through-hulls and G10 backing plate will be “glued” in place with no...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-10-2020, 02:14
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Re: Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Thanks All. I had been lead to believe that an internal “plate” is necessary to spread the load. Is this right? If so, the fittings suggested by Michael wouldn’t do the trick (or would they?). Also....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-10-2020, 01:03
Replies: 66
Views: 11,983
Posted By Wideocean7
Through hull fittings on Aluminium sailboat

Hi All

I hope that everyone is well in this potty world we currently live in. It's occurred to me for many years how fortunate we are to have found a pastime/career/lifestyle such as sailing. The...
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