Thru hull fittings value?

[Billv]

I am replacing all the thru hull fitting last on my 2000 Marlin after having the gel coat redone. Do the old fittings have any value or should I just toss them?

 

[DennisG01]

I am replacing all the thru hull fitting last on my 2000 Marlin after having the gel coat redone. Do the old fittings have any value or should I just toss them?

Depends. Are they still good? What are they made out of?

 

[Hookup1]

They are going to be plastic unless they are below the waterline. Hard to take out with adhesive caulk on them. Best to drill them out with a hole saw or better yet a stepped bit and throw them away. I replaced mine with the GemLux stainless. They look awesome and I think you saw them (I think you are one of my storage customers).

Below the waterline on GW's are typically bronze and should be bronze.

 

[Fishtales]

Brass isn't fetching much at the scrap dealers these days.

 

[Billv]

They are all chrome plated brass or bronze. Generally pitted. Watch a bitch removing them but will look nice with new stainless fittings

 

[Billv]

They are going to be plastic unless they are below the waterline. Hard to take out with adhesive caulk on them. Best to drill them out with a hole saw or better yet a stepped bit and throw them away. I replaced mine with the GemLux stainless. They look awesome and I think you saw them (I think you are one of my storage customers).

Below the waterline on GW's are typically bronze and should be bronze.

Yes, Sean and I store his Parker with you

 

[DennisG01]

Bronze might be worth something - especially if the silly chrome plating is removed. Although not a pretty, bronze will outlast SS.