Few questions after a short Intro.
Did a lot of searching on this subject.
I had an old Groco toilet, boat is an 83. The plastic mount broke and I couldn't find replacement.
Bought a new Groco HFB, mounting holes didn't line up and the actual assembly couldn't be completed because the 3 screw holes did not line up. Returned it for another, second had missing parts. I said screw it, went to West Marine, got a Jabilsco. This has different hole placement.
Questions:
The old toilet was mounted by 4 lag screws into the fiberglass. I looked underneath and there doesn't seem to be any support.
1. Are the screws just mounted into the fiberglass?
2. Is this reinforced inside because I see nothing but fiberglass on top and bottom surfaces.
3. Can I drill new holes for the new toilet?
4. What drill size would you use to make the hole for the lag screw?
5. Should I add extra support somehow?
5. Any advice on mounting? Any tricks, etc?
I want to make sure I do this correctly.
Thank you for the help community.
Best, Jerry
Did a lot of searching on this subject.
I had an old Groco toilet, boat is an 83. The plastic mount broke and I couldn't find replacement.
Bought a new Groco HFB, mounting holes didn't line up and the actual assembly couldn't be completed because the 3 screw holes did not line up. Returned it for another, second had missing parts. I said screw it, went to West Marine, got a Jabilsco. This has different hole placement.
Questions:
The old toilet was mounted by 4 lag screws into the fiberglass. I looked underneath and there doesn't seem to be any support.
1. Are the screws just mounted into the fiberglass?
2. Is this reinforced inside because I see nothing but fiberglass on top and bottom surfaces.
3. Can I drill new holes for the new toilet?
4. What drill size would you use to make the hole for the lag screw?
5. Should I add extra support somehow?
5. Any advice on mounting? Any tricks, etc?
I want to make sure I do this correctly.
Thank you for the help community.
Best, Jerry