- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,617
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
I thought the same thing. The other option is the stick on version, but longevity is and issue.Good pick on the Groco's, David!
In my opinion? I'd skip those drip guards. I can see them being a possible problem in the future. If they break, the only way to repair is to go through this whole process again - and they will get brittle over time from the UV. Plus, there's a possibility that it breaks off and falls out completely, leaving the thru-hull "loose fitting" and allowing water to penetrate before it's fixed/resealed/tightened.
Instead, go with the tried and true method of just jamming a short length of hose inside the hole. If that falls out, it doesn't cause any issues.
I think your right and I will probably skip these and just jam a small section of tube in as you describe.