thru hull fitting for drain ?

[Benny1963]

I HAVE A RESTORED 1978 MCKEE CRAFT 17.
it has brass thru hull fittings for front compartments and rear drains .
the hull on this boat is thick i need to replace them .would like to use brass but whatever ?. can anyone give me some info on how to and link to the
connectors all i keep finding is plastic that has hose attachment i just need them for my drain plugs .
thank you all

 

[mthieme]

Re: thru hull fitting for drain ?

You want a drain tube as opposed to a thru hull fitting.
Comes in brass 1" x up to 8"....3" will probably do ya.
www.iboats.com/Seachoice_Brass_Drai...229220025--**********.594352374--view_id.2921

www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=613&familyName=Moeller+Drain+Tubes

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: thru hull fitting for drain ?

Benny i prefer this type, i can seal it from inside and out, so i know no water infiltrates the transom. i install them with the nut on the outside, and cut off the excess pipe.http://www.iboats.com/Thru_Hull_Str...29253778--**********.151558715--view_id.56451
with this type plug. http://www.iboats.com/AluminumTwist...9254091--**********.151558715--view_id.343899

 

[DJ]

Re: thru hull fitting for drain ?

Boston Whalers used the brass tubes with flared ends for years. They are not easy to replace. You need special tubes, flaring tools and "O" rings to re-create.

If you want to read up on the process, go to: www.continuouswave.com


I replaced my brass tubes, on my Whaler with schedule 40 "thin wall" PVC tubing. The bilge well to transom tube on my 15' was about 12" long.

I used pipe "couplers" as the flares on each end. I cut a slice off of the end of the couplers and used those as the flares. I glued the coupler slices on with PVC glue and sealed with 3M 5200. Worked great, looks great.

 

[mthieme]

Re: thru hull fitting for drain ?

Benny i prefer this type, i can seal it from inside and out, so i know no water infiltrates the transom. i install them with the nut on the outside, and cut off the excess pipe.http://www.iboats.com/Thru_Hull_Str...29253778--**********.151558715--view_id.56451
with this type plug. http://www.iboats.com/AluminumTwist...9254091--**********.151558715--view_id.343899

I used one of these on my 14' McKee when I installed a bilge pump. Much easier to install and seal. It took me two months to find one long enough to work as the hull is so thick.
I came dangerously close to using a brass drain tube as the smaller bilge hose fits inside this.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: thru hull fitting for drain ?

i would use the plastic for seal as tash said but they arent long enough and im trying to stay period correct on restore i will use brass havent read up on install yet at cw but will
thanks guys