Fixed Ports

Capn_Tom · Post by **Capn_Tom** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:05 pm

My boat has two 5" fixed ports on each side of the hull. I would like to replace them as part of my project but cannot decide on the best course of action. The hull is 1/2" thick with a planned total liner thickness of 3/4" (3/8" insulation with 3/8" ceiling boards). Should I use deadlights with a 1/2" spiggot mounted directly to the hull with an interior trim ring or try to locate ports with a 1 1/4" spiggott with bolt through mounting. Also any reccomendations on sources would be appreciated.

Hirilondë · Post by **Hirilondë** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:49 pm

Seeing as the new ports in effect become part of your hull I would use something that is extremely strong and bedded inside and out. In other words, it should be mounted and bedded to the hull only, and not your insulation and ceiling. When you do the ceiling project you can fashion some sort of decorative trim to make it look good that is removable for that some day down the road when further attention may be needed.