[Rhodes22-list] Transom thru hull drains

[brad haslett]

Bob, 
  The clamps are fine, just be sure to install them so
the tightning screw is easily accessable (meaning you
can use a short handled screwdriver at home to get the
best leverage but the one and only screwdriver on the
boat won't work when you try and make a repair at the
lake).  I suggest you use clear hose so you can see
any obstructions (leaves and such) and can watch the
water flow freely.

Brad


--- Robert Dilk <Robert.Dilk@trw.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the details.
> 
> The previous owner used garden hose with hose clamps
> to the barbs, is that what you used?
> 
> Bob
> 
> >>> flybrad@yahoo.com 01/20/03 09:17AM >>>
> Bob, 
> 
> I replaced both transom thru-the-hull drains as well
> as the seat drains because they were brittle.  One
> had
> already cracked and filled the lazaret with
> rainwater
> twice.  I chose to go 1/8" oversize with 1 and 1/8
> drains but the original size would be fine.  Try and
> cut as much sealant away from both sides as possible
> with a razor.  You may get lucky and find the
> sealant
> isn't holding much anyway.  Remove the nut from the
> backside of the drain (inside the lazaret).  I gave
> it
> some gentle persuation with a hammer from inside the
> lazaret but if you do it the way a professional
> would
> you should use a bolt and gently apply pressure from
> outside against blocks placed against the transom. 
> Frankly the hammer works quite well. I don't know
> the
> exact thickness but its thick, you won't damage the
> boat. The hole should be smooth.  If it isn't you
> need
> to make a repair or go oversize.  Replace with a
> good
> polyurethane caulk. Make sure you get a good bead
> around both sides and squeeze out the excess, then
> wipe away.  The port drain (if your boat is like
> mine)
> will have to be trimmed to fit next to the motor
> mount.  A grinder, file, or good knife with some
> patience will do the trick.  Now is a good time to
> replace the drain hose as well.  They get brittle as
> well and build up resistance internally as well as
> kink if the bend radius is too great.  Home Depot or
> Lowes both have hose if your marine supply doesn't. 
> Hope that helps.
> 
> Brad Haslett
> --- Robert Dilk <Robert.Dilk@trw.com> wrote:
> > I broke off the plastic inside stem on one of my
> > transom thru-hulls that drains the seat drain.
> > (1975) Too much junk in the Lazaret.
> > 
> > Any recommendations on replacements?
> > How thick is the transom?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Bob
> > Knot Necessary
> > 
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