Thru Hulls on 32-3

[pick]

I'm thinking of replacing the vacuum cleaner type cockpit drain hoses on my 32-3. Does anyone know if the white thru hulls are plastic or the better (Marlon?) stuff? Is there a way to tell? If they are plastic I'll have to replace them along with the hoses.

Thanks for any help on this.... Mike

 

[Loren Beach]

which end...

Mike,

Are you referring to the above-water exits on the hull?

Loren

 

[pick]

Yes, however they tend to be under water a lot when under way.

 

[Loren Beach]

Material Matters

When we get around to replacing/upgrading these fittings on our '88 model I plan to change from plastic/composite to stainless steel.
Groco makes them, among other choices. They come in all the same sizes as the non-metalic ones, and I notice that a prominent local boat builder uses the SS ones for all of his projects. No more concern about UV degradation, either.

Loren

ps: here is one URL, out of several, with prices on all diameters, in 316 ss.
http://www.boatersland.com/thruhull.html