Waste, Water and AC Vents

aero3113

All 3 of my vents are pitted and I would like to replace them. I’m pretty sure all 3 are the same size. Has anyone replaced these? What size is it and what one do you recommend?

YYZRC

I did this, I posted details in the 330 Random Topics thread. Was easy and inexpensive. I went with seachoice brand I think. 5/8 straight. 

GLS has the original OEM Perko: https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/perko-boat-gas-tank-vent-5-8-inch-stainless-straight

aero3113

@YYZRC , all of them were straight?

YYZRC

Yes, lots of room in there.

aero3113

I went with the original ones from GLS, I bought the last 3. Thanks @YYZRC .

aero3113

@YYZRC , did you use any sealant or just the gasket that comes with them?

YYZRC

I put a bead of 4000 on them.  

aero3113

My AC pan drain was a pain to get to. I couldn’t get the hose off, had to slice it. Then the fitting was so corroded, I had to drill it out. Then my first drill bit had to break and chip the gel coat (so tiny) and of course I couldn’t leave it. Tiny bit of patch paste and all should be good. Now my fittings better show up from Great Lakes Skipper!! I still have to remove the waste and water vents (hopefully they won’t be as troublesome!)

YYZRC

That’s quite a project. Looks like the A/C vent is 90 degree and not straight like the water and waste?

aero3113

@YYZRC , it’s straight also.

YYZRC

Oh I see now. In the pic of the slit hose it looked like there was another clamp, but you just slid it up the hose. 

YYZRC

Funny how Rinker used a whole tube of caulk on that and none on the windshield. 

aero3113

I was thinking the same thing!

Cableguy Greg

YYZRC said:

Funny how Rinker used a whole tube of caulk on that and none on the windshield. 

Different part of the factory. Lol 

aero3113

Patch paste wet sanded and polished.

Liberty44140

Nice! Looks much better. The salt air damage is amazing. 

aero3113

Hopefully with my upkeep and waxing I won’t see the new ones pit like that.

aero3113

Arrived today. 

aero3113

YYZRC

Did you add a tube worth of 4200 so the next owner can suffer?

aero3113

Way easier to install it than it was to remove it!!

aero3113

Yes, it’s packed with sealant! LoL

YYZRC

I cut the hose a bit shorter and I also added a starboard spacer under the port side of the AC pan so that it would drain better.

aero3113

@YYZRC , next season I might replace the AC unit. The pan and some other parts are pretty rusty.

aero3113

All vents are in. Waste and water were a little tougher to access but doable. Something to check, make sure your screens are clear. Look at the last pic, a lot of it was blocked off on all of them.

YYZRC

Looks like someone replaced your waste fitting previously.  The all metal is nicer looking IMO.

aero3113

Yes, @YYZRC definitely agree. I like the way my waste fitting looks way better than the water fitting. Would love to find a water fitting to match that has the same hole pattern.

Aqua_Aura

So as I filled my boat today I noticed I have the plastic cap water fill not the metal like I previously said 😕. Did notice my vents are a little crusty, may have to add that to the list.