Replacing Brass Drain Tubes?

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Replacing Brass Drain Tubes?

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I need to replace several of these deck hatch drain fittings.

Are they for sale anywhere?
Are they easily made w/ a ball bearing and a big hammer?
Is there some other fitting that has superseded these?

Thanks as always for your help.

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Got a flaring tool?

Standard copper tubing with a flare.
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I'll get one, thanks!
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I made some out of PVC pipe and a couple of flanges.
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Pvc pipe faired in with epoxy will last longer.
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Transom Tubes

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The best tubes are 1" transom tubes used on outboard boats with drain plugs. They are available everywhere including WEST. The flange is thin and the tube is stainless. The thin flange makes draining the water better. A thick flange leaves water around the edge. I have tried many different things and this type of flange is the best.

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Post by Charlie J »

tom
never thought of that, will have to give them a try, mine always get clogged with fish scales
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