I replaced the tube with the same type which was there. Clear
plastic tubing.....3/4 inch (I think). I do not know if it was
correct or if the PO had installed this type of tube. I took a piece
with me when I went to the West Marine store.
The tubing fit onto a through hull fitting, which I used where
the tube attached in the cockpit gutter, since my boat does not have a
molded in nipple. I shaved down the fitting's flange on two sides to
match the shape of the gutter and sealed around it with 4200
sealer. I attached the bottom end with a stainless hose clamp of the
appropiate size.
I did have to cut a 3" x 4" inspection hole in the fiberglass
under the companion way to access the fitting nut. I will be covering
the hole with a piece of bevel edged 1/2" white Kingstarboard. A
piece of teak or other stained wood would be just as nice to cover the
hole .
My fuse panel is not located in that area. Also, my boat was
on the hard at the time. My port side settee and c/b trunk cover were
already out, which will be the hardest part of the job.
Todd
10 Jan 2003
The inside diameter of the tube on my 1984 boat is 5/8". I use the usual
hose clamps on the tube. To tighten the clamp, I use an open end wrench
instead of a screw driver. You can easily do this without cutting any
fiberglass.
Marc
11 Jan 2003
