Catalina 350 International Association

Hello everyone,
Recently I had Ventosa #383 surveyed so that I could get a refi on my loan. The surveyor mentioned that my exterior, above the water line, thru hulls were flaking due to UV damage. Said they should have been painted initially with some kind of UV resistant paint and that they probably need to be replaced. Has anyone had any experience with this issue? If so any idea of what they might cost to replace? thanks for any input.

Dave
S/V Ventosa #383

Dave,
I replaced both the AC discharge thru hull fittings with SS units. They suffered complete failure!!!
The new SS units had to be modified by removing the hose barb (cut with saw) and chasing the threads to 3/4" NPT with a pipe die.
They cost about $20 each. Found at any marine discount store.

You have to be bit nimble and small to fit into the locker and reach the inside fittings.
Have fun.


Leigh Weiss Brisa #155

Thank you, Leigh. Sounds like a "fun" project!

We replaced all our above-waterline thru-hulls as well. Did that two years ago when it was out for a bottom job.

They DO get UV damaged and need to be replaced as they become damaged and brittle if not bronze or SS.

Brett