Skin Fittings Recessed

For use below the water line TruDesign Certified Skin Fittings are designed and made in New Zealand, the Recessed Skin Fitting body and nut are moulded from glass-reinforced nylon composite. High strength, high-modulus glass fibres provide dramatic strength, stiffness, toughness and dimensional stability. These properties allow a significant weight reduction over metallic fittings.
TruDesign Skin Fittings eliminate the corrosion and electrical bonding problems associated with metallic fittings.

ISO 9093-2021 Small craft -TRUDESIGN Skin Fittings and Ball Valves comply with ISO 9093:2021 and certified by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI).
For sizes ¾” through to 3”
Excludes the ½” size.
American ABYC H-27 – 500Lb static load test - TRUDESIGN Skin Fittings and Ball Valves meet the American ABYC H-27 – 500Lb static load test; Seacocks, Thru-Hull Fittings, and Drain Plugs – independently verified by IMANNA Laboratory Inc.
For sizes 1¼” through to 3” the ABYC Collar it is not a requirement to meet this static load test.
TruDesign ABYC Load Bearing Collar is required for the size ¾ and 1” to meet this static load test.
The ½” does not meet the 500Lb static load test with or without the ABYC collar
Manufactured from a glass-reinforced nylon composite - High strength and light weight
Compatible with most hull types - Can be used on wood or GRP hulls
Immune to corrosion and electrolysis - Long life with no concerns over decreased performance due to corrosion
Chemical resistant - Impervious to diesel, petrol and antifouling paints
UV resistant - Will not degrade or discolour with ultraviolet light from the sun
High quality surface finish - Will not discolour with green film as similar bronze fittings do
Paintable - Can be painted with all types of antifouling
Limited Warranty
TruDesign accepts no responsibility for Ball Valves or Skin Fittings which are improperly installed, especially in the case where a Ball Valve with tapered threads has been used.

How to use the TruDesign Skin Fitting / Thru Hull Install Tool?

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How to use the TruDesign Skin Fitting / Thru Hull Install Tool?

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Using the TruDesign Install Tool allows one person to fit Skin Fittings (thru Hulls) without the need for a "helper" inside the boat at the same time. Marine adhesive sealants such as 3M Fast Cu...

Are TruDesign Ball Valves approved / compliant to international standards?

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Are TruDesign Ball Valves approved / compliant to international standards?

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ISO 9093-2 Standard: TruDesign ¾”, 1”, 1¼”, 1½”, 2” and 3” Thru Hull’s, Ball Valves and Tail assemblies comply with ISO 9093-2 certification. The ½” does not comply. ABYC H27 Standard: TruDesig...

Are TruDesign Skin Fittings certified ?

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Are TruDesign Skin Fittings certified ?

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ISO 9093-2021 Small craft -TRUDESIGN Skin Fittings and Ball Valves comply with ISO 9093:2021 and certified by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI). For sizes ¾” through to 3” ...

How do I identify BSP or NPS threads?

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How do I identify BSP or NPS threads?

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TruDesign manufacture marine fittings with two types of threads: NPS (National Pipe Straight) threads are common in the United States. BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads are widely used in Eur...

What sealant can I use on TruDesign threads ?

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What sealant can I use on TruDesign threads ?

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TruDesign recommends the following sealants: Adhesive Thread Sealants: - Sikaflex 291i - Sikaflex 591 - 3M 5200 - 3M 5200FC (fast cure) - Bostik 920 Normal Sealants: - Loctite 5331 -...

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