[C38] Through-Hull Fittings

[Les]

	If you choose plastic, read the specifications very carefully.  Some
are not rated for below the waterline.  I don't know why anyone would
want one not rated for below waterline usage, but I know that some are
not.  Check out a book called "This Old Boat" for some other information
as well.

	You might want to read this forum as well:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/forespar-through-hulls-25403.html


I'm pretty old school, I chose the bronze mushroom fittings. Not as
sleek I know and you racers out there would bemoan the drag of them, but
the man at the yard wasn't sure what we would find when trying to recess
them into the 23 year old hull.

Regards,
Les H

On Sun, 2010-11-28 at 07:25 -0800, Larry Malmberg Live wrote:
> Which are better, bronze or plastic?  Inquiring minds want to know.
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> Best regards,
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> Larry Malmberg
> Team Hassel
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> will help keep it off
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Dan Kueng
> Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 5:51 AM
> To: listserve at catalina38.org
> Subject: [C38] Through-Hull Fittings
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> Has anyone replaced they original plastic fittings with brass or bronze?
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> I have heard that Australia is requiring those to be brass or bronze for
> whatever reason.
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> Thanks,
> Dan
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