Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement for this thru hull?

pearson57842

pearson57842

This is for the air conditioner pan drain.  I had trouble with it plugging last year and had to back flush it a number of times.

Handymans342

That does not look like a correct thru hull

Michael T

The newer ones are circular and less restrictive. they also mount flush with the hull and come in a variety of diameters from 1/2" and greater. they also come in chrome, SS and bronze. Most decent chandelrys have them including West marine, Defender Marine etc.

MarkB

That looks like a vent. Same as what's on the side of my boat for my fresh water tank vent 

Michael T

I think it may be below the waterline (seems to be in the bottom coat area?)  so I'm "guessing" it's a drain.

pearson57842

Michael, you are correct.  It is the drain for the air conditioner pan on my 312.  It is original equipment.  It sits about 4 inches above the waterline.  Would a standard circular thru hull be an acceptable replacement?

Handymans342

Yes and it will drain better too

chamberb

Michael T said:

The newer ones are circular and less restrictive. they also mount flush with the hull and come in a variety of diameters from 1/2" and greater. they also come in chrome, SS and bronze. Most decent chandelrys have them including West marine, Defender Marine etc.

Not going to lie, I had to Google Chandelry..... You never know what you will learn on this forum

raybo3

I would assume that because its at the water live that that fitting is there to prevent water being forced into it while under way. I would keep the same style fitting. It is that type for a reason............ Just say'n

aero3113

raybo3 said:

I would assume that because its at the water live that that fitting is there to prevent water being forced into it while under way. I would keep the same style fitting. It is that type for a reason............ Just say'n

I agree and it draws the water out of the fitting while underway (pressure differential).

Handymans342

It doesn't look original. See new white sealant?

raybo3

Handymans342 said:

It doesn't look original. See new white sealant?

Not sealant just no bottom paint around it. 

Michael T

The newer flush fittings are less prone to clogging, less likely to strike something or get caught up on it and at lower speeds (off plane) don't create cavitation bubbles that run down the side of the boat against the bottom coat. A few years back Rinker and most of the other builders switched to non-cowl like (flush) drain termination ends.

tangocharlie

This is the same one I have on my 312.  Mine backed up with deposits.  I took the hose lose and poured CLR down the hole with a funnel and let it soak then used a small wire brush.  Cleared mine right up, water is now flowing well again. 

pearson57842

I took Al's advice and just removed screen.