[Stormer]

Hello All -

This may be a really stupid question - so please indulge me if it is...

I want to replace some thru hulls. I''ve read some articles, posts, etc. and the best thing to do in my particular situation is to use a dremmel with a cutting tool.

Exactly where I try to cut will depend on the size of the thru hull. If it is a large thru hull, I plan to stick the tool up inside from outside the hull and cut the lip off. If the thru hull is too small, I''ll try and cut the lip from the outside somehow, being careful not to do too much of a number on the hull underneith the protruding thru hull lip.

There are posts that seem to suggest this approach is appropriate.

Questions:

1. Any opinion on this approach in general?

2. Regardless of approach, after seacocks, nuts, etc., have been cut away and you are left with only the thu hull, how do you pry it out, keeping in mind that there is old 5200 type sealent still holding the thru hull in place?

Thanks in advance for your replies.