Has anyone replaced the through-hulls themselves? I plan to replace the gate valves this winter while the boat is out of the water. I have not noticed any leaks around the through-hulls. I usually go with the adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". However, if this is a "non-nightmare" task, I might attempt it. It seems to me the biggest hurdle would be to remove the old through-hulls. Are they glued (epoxy?) in place? Or is it just mechanical fastening with some sort of sealant. Can they be pryed out? or is some sort of cutting and grinding needed?
While on the subject, if I don't replace the through-hulls, are there available in the U.S. (West Marine, Boat US, or Boaters World) seacocks that will fit the Vega through-hulls? The ones I've seen in the cataloges are U.S. measure. Do I need to order from an international (metric) source?
Thanks,
Chris
V-2933
Chesapeake Bay, USA
While on the subject, if I don't replace the through-hulls, are there available in the U.S. (West Marine, Boat US, or Boaters World) seacocks that will fit the Vega through-hulls? The ones I've seen in the cataloges are U.S. measure. Do I need to order from an international (metric) source?
Thanks,
Chris
V-2933
Chesapeake Bay, USA