Through hull fitting

[Miss Jazzy]

What would be the best way to delete this through hull fitting? It’s the drain for the secondary live well that I have done away with. 

[mustang190]

If it is PVC, cap it. And for extra measure, put some stuffing in and pump in some 5200 then cap it. 

[SCFD rtrd.]

You could replace the plastic thru hull with a metal thru hull and add a seacock. This would safe, effective and ready for future use for the next owner.

[fin-addict]

7 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said:

You could replace the plastic thru hull with a metal thru hull and add a seacock. This would safe, effective and ready for future use for the next owner.

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[Miss Jazzy]

That's what I was thinking. How hard is it to get this one out? 

[fin-addict]

13 hours ago, Miss Jazzy said:

That's what I was thinking. How hard is it to get this one out? 

Should not be to hard unless 5200 was used. Use a wrench that fits the hold down nut. Should break the seal and then unscrew. If not, may have to start to break away until all is removed then clean out exposed hole both inside and out. May want to reseal inside hole before bedding down new through hull shutoff.

[SCFD rtrd.]

Don't forget to clean the area (inside and out) with acetone before sealing. I've been using Life Caulk for all thru hull fittings, threaded fittings and barbed hose fittings with excellent results. You can but it in small tubes and the unused stuff lasts for years.

[Miss Jazzy]

Thanks guys! I made up a temporary fix with a small hose, threaded barb fitting and a threaded cap with 5200 on the cap end. Looks like crap but it functions until I get back from vacation and do it right!