[C320-list] Marelon Thru Hull Replacement Part

[Joe Luciano]

I would tend to agree with Troy.  I certainly wouldn’t replace them all given a problem with just one.  I have never done anything with mine other than make sure that I exercise them regularly and my boat is 2005 vintage.  They work well and have never leaked.  While out of the water, you could also use some lubricant from the bottom side if any are hard to move.


Joe Luciano
Hull #1024

> On Jan 21, 2020, at 7:32 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hopefully someone that has done the repair will reply, but what exactly has
> failed? Is it leaking? If so,  Is it leaking at the handle, or somewhere
> else.  If leaking at the handle this is a fairly simple repair once the
> boat is hauled.   I would at least attempt the repair and then if you get
> stuck...call the yard.   I guess I’m also wondering why you are replacing
> all five thru hulls just because one is giving you trouble?   There are a
> lot of Marelon thru hulls on the 320s and relatively few complaints about
> them leaking.   I'm pretty sure you don’t need to replace them all unless
> they were abused in some fashion.   Wait for others to respond.
> 
> FWIW
> 
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514