Thru hull scuppers ... How did ya fix em

[Scott]

The thru hull scuppers in the 23……. How did you guys fix them???

One of mine is corroded and eaten away .... and I'm thinking its mounted through wood (Fellow-ship did you say they were in a block of wood??)

Any easy, curse free methods for removal of the old brass tubes and replacement with...I guess the same??? Unfortunately the top half of the tube (closest to the deck) is in there pretty good....but the bottom half is just about gone. Where do you find the replacement tubes and what’s the best way to get them back in there....I think I was told at one point Whaler has them long enough to reach the deck from outside the hull???

At this time I want to replace as originally designed.....In the future that may change ….but until the transom is addressed .. one way or another ....I'll most likely leave them thru the deck.

Thanks
Scott

[Scott]

Anyone???? No one's had to replace these tubes???

OK....how about a curse FULL method of removal???

They are in there like concrete!!!!! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

[TonyS]

Hi Scott, On my 1986 23' walkaround they were cheap plastic ones, So I could just brake them out. Then I checked to make sure the transom wood was dry then seal it with 5200 and install new brass thru hulls with 5200. There is something be sold that will remove old sealer like 5200 at West Marine and Boat US. Hope this helps.
P.S. It still was not easy.

[Trayder]

Scott-

I have learned from our friends @ the Classic Whaler site that Boston Whaler dealers can get these tubes in very long length's. I guess the Boston Whaler Montauk and Outrages utilize them with in there hull. I am pretty sure Hammer ordered some from his local Whaler dealer and they worked well.

[Miles Offshore]

One of my friends made a flaring tool for use when installing them also. Pretty simple tool. Also instead of the 5200 you might think about using the 4200 instead so if you have to replace them again in another 20 years it will be easier to remove. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Mine were plastic as well and came out easily so I cant comment on how fifficult it is to remove the brass tubes. However I bought (and still have) useless 4" tubes that were too short to work. Craig

[PressureDrop]

no holes in my transom, just 2 3700 bilge pumps below deck, if those cant keep the water out., the boat does not deserve to float