Miss Jazzy Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 If it is PVC, cap it. And for extra measure, put some stuffing in and pump in some 5200 then cap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 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. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 That's what I was thinking. How hard is it to get this one out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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