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Replacing aging through-hull skin fittings and seacocks requires significant hull access, often necessitating the removal of interior components like toilets or exhaust piping to reach restricted spaces.10:43 On a 30-year-old vessel, these fittings frequently seize, requiring the use of a custom-made puller tool, wire brushes to clear painted-over threads, or an angle grinder to cut the fittings out when muscle power and wrenches fail.9:26 During the process, the crew discovered a mix of metal and plastic fittings, with the latter showing significant degradation.17:07 The project, initially estimated as a three-day task, expanded as the crew opted to replace all eight valves rather than just the most corroded ones.11:55 While working on the hard stand in Malaysia, the crew faced additional delays due to local COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, which halted shipping for replacement parts.11:31 Removing seized through-hulls often requires destructive methods like grinding, making it essential to have replacement parts sourced or confirmed before beginning the removal process.8:52

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