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.
- Complies to ISO standard 9093:2021 by the International Marine Certification Institute and Type approved by Bureau VERITAS. Note: excludes ½” size
- Meets the ABYC H-27 500Lb static load test for sizes 1" through 3". Note: TruDesign ABYC Load Bearing Collar is required for 1" size to comply
- 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.
Product Highlights
- Chemical Resistant.
- Unaffected by diesel, petrol, house-hold chemicals, and antifouling paints.
- Large Operating Range.
- Suitable for all marine conditions from - 40°C to +110°C.
- UV Resistant.
- Will not degrade or discolour from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
- Paintable.
- High quality surface finish, will not discolor and can be painted with all types of antifouling.
- Quality Finish.
- High quality surface finish, will not discolour with green film as similar bronze fittings do.
- Compatible.
- Works with many hull types - aluminium, steel, wood or GRP hulls.
Models
| Number | Name | Size | Thread | Color | View | |
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90676 | Skin Fitting Recessed ½" BSP | ½" | BSP | BLACK | |
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90677 | Skin Fitting Recessed ¾" BSP | ¾" | BSP | BLACK | |
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90678 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1" BSP | 1" | BSP | BLACK | |
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90679 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1¼" BSP | 1¼" | BSP | BLACK | |
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90680 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1½" BSP | 1½" | BSP | BLACK | |
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90709 | Skin Fitting Recessed ½" BSP | ½" | BSP | WHITE | |
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90710 | Skin Fitting Recessed ¾" BSP | ¾" | BSP | WHITE | |
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90711 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1" BSP | 1" | BSP | WHITE | |
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90712 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1¼" BSP | 1¼" | BSP | WHITE | |
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90713 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1½" BSP | 1½" | BSP | WHITE | |
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91237 | Skin Fitting Recessed ½" NPS | ½" | NPS | BLACK | |
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91238 | Skin Fitting Recessed ¾" NPS | ¾" | NPS | BLACK | |
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91239 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1" NPS | 1" | NPS | BLACK | |
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91240 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1¼" NPS | 1¼" | NPS | BLACK | |
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91241 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1½" NPS | 1½" | NPS | BLACK | |
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91242 | Skin Fitting Recessed ½" NPS | ½" | NPS | WHITE | |
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91243 | Skin Fitting Recessed ¾" NPS | ¾" | NPS | WHITE | |
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91244 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1" NPS | 1" | NPS | WHITE | |
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91245 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1¼" NPS | 1¼" | NPS | WHITE | |
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91246 | Skin Fitting Recessed 1½" NPS | 1½" | NPS | WHITE |
Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you have an overview of your products?
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How to use the TruDesign Skin Fitting / Thru Hull Install Tool?
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Are TruDesign Ball Valves approved / compliant to international standards?
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What sealant can I use on TruDesign threads ?
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Are TruDesign Skin Fittings certified ?
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How do I identify BSP or NPS threads?