hole in transom

[ABC]

I'm in the process of installing some lights on my swim platform.. I need to run some power through the transom to power them. What kind of thru-hull fitting should i use? ideally, the hole will be right next to where the platform attaches to the transom.

[zabooda]

Since you are below the water line, you will need a water tight through the hull connector so I would check with a marine parts store. They are common in the ship's hold between bulkheads

[tazz3069]

When i did install my Abyss Lights, I drilled a very small hole for the wire to go through. I used Marine silicone/sealant to plug up the hole. When i lake tested the lights, I looked very hard at the spot were the wire came through. NO leaks.

[ABC]

tazz.. that was my initial plan, but it just seemed too cheap and easy. my second plan was to install some sort of waterproof plug in the transom, but that seemed kinda complex and expensive... I was hoping for some 3rd option.

I think I'll probably go with plan 1. if the boat starts to sink, i'll just fill it back up with epoxy.

[gcnettl]

I would look for a thru hull connector, as mentioned above. Ill look around fast and see if I can find you one and post back.


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Here is one idea. Use this thru hull fitting to run your wires through, and you can fill it slap up with silicone. http://www.boatfix.com/shop3/store/l...arch=23-665423

[gcnettl]

I found this power plug for a Cannon underwater camera, but i cannot find a female connector for it. Might be worth looking into.
http://www.diguniverse.com/MARINE-AN...ERS/33706.html

[mmandley]

I would look for a thru hull connector, as mentioned above. Ill look around fast and see if I can find you one and post back.


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Here is one idea. Use this thru hull fitting to run your wires through, and you can fill it slap up with silicone. http://www.boatfix.com/shop3/store/l...arch=23-665423

Isn't this the ballast and bilge pump ports in stainless? I been looking to upgrade to those over the plastic ones.

[EarmarkMarine]

ABC,

For under swimdeck lights we palce a mini stainless steel clamshell just above the swimdeck. We seal the penetration and fill the clamshell with marine silicon. We also have a silicon sealed quick-disconnect so you can still remove the swimdeck.

For true transom-mounted underwater lights, like the ABYSS for example, where the penetration is underwater, we use a poly sealer. A poly underwater sealer stays forever compliant so it never hardens or shrinks. I don't like the 3M 5200, which many use, because if you ever have to remove and service anything, the gelcoat might come off with the part.

David
Earmark Marine

[Razzman]

David, you gotta pic of that mini clamshell?