Knocked a few things off the list

If i may ask, where did u pick up the through the hull fittings etc??i have to change mine out also, and cant find them and was it a difficult job??thanks

mark
 
JKDOBE07 said:
If i may ask, where did u pick up the through the hull fittings etc??i have to change mine out also, and cant find them and was it a difficult job??thanks

mark
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http://mareinpartdepot.com

dont worry about the "sale ends today" We established its free shipping whenever you purchase.

changing them was a piece of cake at least on mine....the inside nut came off very easily and a few wacks with a hammer knocked the old ones right out. a little scraping inside the hole to clean it up and a light wet sand on the outside and the new ones were good to go in. The ss ones have two tabs in them that you will need a radiator spud wrench (see picture) so you can stop it from spinning when you tighten the inner nut. they probably have other tools for that but I happen to have one because I have cast iron radiators in my house which I changed the nipples on. you dont need to get them crazy tight anyway i dont think. the sealant is what holds them in place I think

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willy said:
Very nice Wilson, let me know when you want to hook up on the valley since we can't do it on Hopatcong like we talked about. They are slamming Lakers there now with some nice Rainbows and Browns coming in
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Let me know , anytime you want I am good to go. I saw your pics in the gallery at Round Valley a while ago ....it never ocurred to me with a 9.9 kicker yoiu can go out there even with the 150 hanging off the back. It would almost be worth getting one just to be able to get out there.

In the meantime if you need someone to help you wet a line let me know....
 
do the through the hull come with scuppers on the inside to stop the water from coming in on the deck??i looked on the site and could not find them..
 
JKDOBE07 said:
do the through the hull come with scuppers on the inside to stop the water from coming in on the deck??i looked on the site and could not find them..
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I bought the PVC check valves from Mcmaster Carr, they are for plumbing applications and not made specially for boats. They were a little over $10 a piece.

PVC Swing Check Valves

  • Maximum Pressure: 150 psi @ 73° F
  • Cracking Pressure: 0.1 psi
  • Temperature Range: 32° to 140° F
Full-flow design offers minimal resistance. Valves can be mounted horizontally or vertically (upward flow only). Body and disc are PVC; seat is EPDM rubber. Choose from clear or white. Please specify NPT female or socket-weld (not threaded) connections.
Pipe End-to- Cv Clear PVC White PVC Size End Lg. Factor Each Each

1" 4 9/16" 656274T74 $17.17 45275K34 $10.84


I wouldnt rush out to get them just yet because I am not sure if they are going to work . I cut the barb off the through hull and screwed them right to the through hull. Problem is because of the length of them and the fact that the through hull is mounted on a slight angle the inlet to the check valve is now at about the same height as the floor drain. As a result it is trapping water in the drain and it is not draining too quickly. I am going to relocate them in the middle of the hose section and see if I can get the height right. I'll let you know how it works out.
 
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RWilson2526 said:
thanks for the compliments on the boat.....although it is my belief that as well as a camera adding 10 lbs it also takes off 10 years at least on boats....it does have its issues....

For quick trips I go freshwater to Lake Hopatcong, NJ....although the lake is screwed this year as they lower the water level 4'+ every 5 years so people can maintain their bulkheads and docks....with the cold December we had the lake froze early and they couldnt raise it without risking damage to docks....as a result they only just closed the dam last week....unless we get ALOT of rain this spring there will be no boating there for a while..

For saltwater I go to Raritan Bay, usually out of Leonardo (because Atlantic Highlands is usually full by the time I can get my act together) Sometimes out of Liberty State Park by the Statue for cruising NY. Havent made it down to your neck of the woods yet but hopefully soon.
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I used to live in Morris County too, until I moved to NC last year. We lived in Flanders and boated in the same places, Lake Hopatcong and Raritan Bay. Small world but I didn't have the Wellcraft then. Last year this was my boat a 1972 MFG.

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Irish Jig said:
I used to live in Morris County too, until I moved to NC last year. We lived in Flanders and boated in the same places, Lake Hopatcong and Raritan Bay. Small world but I didn't have the Wellcraft then. Last year this was my boat a 1972 MFG.
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Why would you want to leave the great state of NJ. (I say that kind of jokingly because I actually like alot of things about NJ) It is a small world. Can be nice living down there though.
 
r wilson .. how did you make out with those thru hulls and check valves???? i have one i need to replace that drains my fish box, but it looks like it has some kind of check valve inside it to prevent water from coming inside.

looked at those thru hulls from marinedepot .. they do not have the one way flow????

i assume some do and some do not? i need to buy a few, but want to get the correct ones..
 
bsteckel said:
r wilson .. how did you make out with those thru hulls and check valves???? i have one i need to replace that drains my fish box, but it looks like it has some kind of check valve inside it to prevent water from coming inside.

looked at those thru hulls from marinedepot .. they do not have the one way flow????

i assume some do and some do not? i need to buy a few, but want to get the correct ones..
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I've given up on the check valves for the time being. The Thruhulls I bought do not have any internal flapper or ball. I had thought I read that those types didnt last long as they get fouled up so I thought I would try a true "check valve". Theres just not enough room for the kind I bought....I might play with them again someday but I got to get this thing buttoned up so I can use it!! so for the time being its just straight through hull fittings.
 
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