skin fitting

[Sinbad]

hi Chaps!

 

I've decided to plumb the sink drain in at last.... easy because its above the water line, but would really like to put a skin fitting (Brass alloy) in the bottom of the boat for the deckwash suction.

 

Could those that have done it advise how to bed the fitting in etc ...marine epoxy or sikaflex type.

 

I was going to drill through from the inside with a small hole first, then go from the outside in with a hole cutter. bearing in mind the sink one is plastic - should this be set in epoxy or will it be a problem if ever it needed changing out ?

 

Paul

 

 

[TomBettle]

Sikaflex for both.

 

The clue is in the name ....flex. It has to do that or it will split the seal and leak.

[great white]

Hi Paul

 

Call me, I can talk you through it. and I have plenty of left over hose etc if you get in before Adam and Bob.

 

Or as it will probably be done here, I can help.

 

No Problem with the sink one

 

The deckwash I would think of fitting a pad inside the hull,glass it in and when cured drill through hull and Pad to fit a skinfitting, to a ball valve and hosetail.

 

Obviously the positioning is vital you need access to do the job and turn off the valve.

 

Charlie

[Sinbad]

Hi Charlie,

 

I'll no doubt call on your judgement, she's in the yard as of Friday N.

Are you arround Sunday for a chat ?

 

I'll have a go at the one for the sink using sika as tom suggests!

 

Paul

[great white]

at home today and in work this week

 

charlie