Through hull fitting

[wellcraftv20step]

I'm adding a couple of through hull fittings below the water line (Bronze) I was just wondering what you guys use to set them

[tsubaki]

I'm addicted to 5200.

[SkunkBoat]

5200, but it takes a week to cure properly.

If you don't have time, use 5200 fast cure. Buy only the amount you are going to use because I have found that, once opened, 5200 fast cure will harden in the tube before you ever get to use it again.

[wellcraftv20step]

I normally use 5200 and 4200 as well , I was just wondering if anything was equivilant or better ,and cheaper of course! and as far as keeping the tube workable I always un screw the top tube , clean it out and seal the cartridge well . ive been using the same tube for about two weeks now. I realize its only 2 weeks , don't tkow if it will keep long term

[phatdaddy]

Put it in the freezer. Got one of the toothpaste tubes of 5200 been in the freezer for couple of years now

[spareparts]

life caulk for below waterline

[SkunkBoat]

another problem I have found with 5200 is contact with fresh (not wet but fresh) bottom paint prevents 5200 from curing properly...stays gooey...

[wellcraftv20step]

Thanks guys, skunk that's really good to know ,I'm bottom painting today actually .i ordered extra long through hull fittings last week and I just got them and they were only 2" long so they are sending me the correct fittings and I'll hold off on painting that area of the transome till after I install them! I'm sure the same thing may apply if I go with life caulk

[Redloon]

Who did you order the bronze fittings from?

Might be good to know. I mainly order stainless steel fittings from GEMLUX.

[wellcraftv20step]

These particular fitting I ordered from Busters marine, they are close by me in Queens ny, figured the shipping would be faster but now I'm waiting on the proper fittings to get here!