Does anyone know a source of bronze pipe caps that could be used to blank off old through hulls without fiberglassing up the holes? I'd fill the hole with something solid as well but I'd like that solid cap on there.
Luckettg@Gcctv.Com 27 February 2005 09:23:09 [ permanent link ]
Roger I do not know where you are in the world, but try a real plumbing supply house. There is usually one where ever I have been. BoatUS or some place like them, might have them too. Greg Luckett
Roger Long wrote:> Does anyone know a source of bronze pipe caps that could be used to> blank off old through hulls without fiberglassing up the holes? I'd> fill the hole with something solid as well but I'd like that solid cap > on there.>
Do yourself and the boat a major favor. Do a professional job and glass the hole. For safety sake if for no other reason. You won't have electrolysis issues and potential leaks. If you plan to reuse it at some time, just close it and take the handle off. Caping it might not be the right move.
I asked a well regarded and experienced surveyor about the through hulls. Here is his response:
"The standard response to unused thru hulls is to cap them. The removal and reglassing is suspect. I think your approach is the proper solution and will last beyond any other approach."
