Marine Plumbing & Boat Vents

When it comes to boat plumbing fittings, several types stand out as crucial for maintaining a safe and functional vessel. Boat air vents play a vital role in providing ventilation to areas prone to hazardous gas accumulation. Read More

Boat Air Vents

Boat air vents are critical in supplying fresh air to areas that accumulate hazardous gases. This reduces the chances of dangerous explosions. They also supply ventilation to damp areas of your boat and guard against mold, mildew, and rot. Air vents allow fresh air intake for engines and motors that require air circulation to properly operate. Our air vents are made of high-quality stainless steel and anodized aluminum to ensure your air vent will last a lifetime, even in the harshest conditions.

Floor Drains

Drainage on deck is imperative for removing unwanted water on your vessel's floor. Floor drains are flush mounted directly to the floor of your boat and drain water away from the deck. Quality drains help ensure your boat deck will not fill with water. We offer drains with 45 and 90-degree options made of stainless steel to withstand a corrosive environment.

Thru-Hulls

A thru-hull is a fitting made to be installed through the hull of a boat. Thru-hull is a generic term for any fitting required to be drilled through the hull to be installed. Thru-hulls are most often used to let water in or out but are also used as sensor locations, exhaust ports, and more. Installation can be done above or below the water line depending on the type of fitting and job. Because thru-hulls are holes in your hull, a quality fitting is particularly important. Care should be taken when purchasing thru-hull fittings and materials should be carefully selected. At Boat Outfitters we offer a wide variety of thru-hulls for any situation. Our fittings come in a wide variety of materials so you can be sure you have the right tool for the job.

Scuppers

Marine scuppers are drains designed to allow unwanted water to escape from the deck of your vessel. Water from rain, or waves coming over your bow, is drained through your floor drains and runs out of your vessel through the scuppers. Boat Outfitters offers several different styles of scupper to best fit your needs and vessel. Scuppers are one-way drainage, meaning water can flow out, but not back in. This ensures your boat does not take on water and potentially capsize.

A quality boat water pump serves a practical, and essential purpose on board your vessel. Quality is extremely important in the overall safety of your boat. At Boat Outfitters, we offer a wide variety of top-quality water pumps made for marine applications. Questions about water pumps? In-house experts are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST to help find your perfect fit.

When purchasing a boat water pump, there are several factors to consider. First, be sure to purchase an adequate GPM or gallons per minute. This will ensure that the pump you purchase has enough flow for the job. Be sure your pump has a run-dry safe operation to ensure that the pump will not burn up if it is run without water. Variable speed and pressure are handy in pumps like livewell pumps where varying amounts of flow are required. Be sure to purchase a high-quality water pump to avoid future headaches and potentially dangerous situations.

Boat Outfitters has a wide selection of high-quality boat plumbing supplies. In-house experts are available to answer questions and help you make an informed purchase. If you are looking for boat plumbing supplies, we have what you need!

When installing below waterline plumbing, a hole is drilled into the hull of your boat. Failed below waterline fittings and piping are frequently the culprit when a boat sinks. Lesser quality components are more likely to fail and put you and your vessel at risk. Quality marine plumbing is essential for the safety and longevity of your boat.

Corrosion-resistant materials like bronze, DZR brass, glass reinforced plastic, and stainless steel are required for use in below-waterline environments. The constant exposure to saltwater causes inferior quality materials to corrode, leaving your boat in danger of taking on water. Be sure to purchase adequate materials for use in below-waterline situations and avoid a potential tragedy.