Replacing vertical thru-hulls in a 76' 23 SF

[John3325]

Thank you for the advice, the deck is solid so I really don't have plans to do it anytime soon. It's getting a new engine, so a lot of work is getting done to it this fall before it goes in the shop for a repower this winter. I'll probably do them for peice of mind and just know they were done. Truthfully I like the design of them, and I like putting plugs in and never worrying about a swamped deck while fishing. Need to drain them pull them out while running.

Fish box isn't a concern, its a straight IB.

[John3325]

How long are those brass tubes?

[Vezo, Part II]

Go to www.continuouswave.com. It’s a Boston Whaler site. Free. Search
brass drain tube replacement. I’ve done it and it’s not all that easy. You will be Googling Anealling. Not difficult if you plan to practice in advance and don’t blow a gasket if she splits. I have like 24” of quality brass, correct diameter tubing from McMaster-Carr if you need some. You need the tool. I used the socket type approach and it worked. Requires practice. Let me know.

Vezo, Part II

[John3325]

So very funny story, I talked to the previous owner and it turns out he already did them! Looks like I saved myself a lot of aggravation trying to knock out new tubes with fresh 5200 on them.