TruDesign
TruDesign Skin Fitting Domed with Hose Tail – Composite Thru Hull Fitting
Simplify your marine plumbing installation with the TruDesign Skin Fitting Domed with Hose Tail—a high-performance composite thru-hull fitting that combines a skin fitting and hose tail in one compact, easy-to-install unit.
Manufactured in New Zealand from glass-reinforced nylon composite, this fitting delivers exceptional strength, impact resistance, and dimensional stability, while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. It completely eliminates corrosion and electrolysis issues associated with traditional metal thru-hull fittings.
The integrated hose tail design allows for direct hose connection without requiring additional fittings, reducing installation time, minimising leak points, and creating a cleaner plumbing layout.
Designed primarily for above-waterline applications, this fitting is ideal where a ball valve is not required, offering a simple and efficient solution for many onboard systems.
The domed head design ensures a smooth external profile, reducing drag and improving water flow around the hull. It is compatible with a wide range of hull materials including fibreglass, aluminium, steel, and wood, making it suitable for most vessels.
Engineered for harsh marine environments, TruDesign fittings are resistant to fuel, chemicals, antifouling paints, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures (-40°C to +110°C), ensuring long-term reliability.
Key Features
- Integrated hose tail – direct hose connection, no extra fittings needed
- Domed thru-hull design – smooth external profile
- Glass-reinforced nylon composite – strong, lightweight & durable
- Corrosion & electrolysis free – superior to bronze fittings
- Quick and simple installation – fewer components required
- Chemical & UV resistant – built for harsh marine environments
- Wide temperature range (-40°C to +110°C)
- Compatible with all hull types – GRP, aluminium, steel & wood
Specifications
- Brand: TruDesign
- Product Type: Skin fitting / thru-hull with hose tail
- Material: Glass-reinforced nylon composite
- Design: Domed head with integrated hose barb
- Thread Type: BSP
- Sizes Available:
- 13mm (½″)
- 19mm (¾″)
- 25mm (1″)
- 32mm (1¼″)
- 38mm (1½″)
- 50mm (2″)
- Use: Above waterline marine plumbing
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +110°C
Ideal Applications
- Bilge discharge outlets
- Cockpit drains
- Sink and grey water outlets
- Deck wash and freshwater drainage
This fitting is ideal where you want a simple, compact, and reliable thru-hull solution without additional plumbing components.
Why Buy from Barton Marine NZ?
- Trusted NZ marine plumbing specialist
- Fast nationwide delivery
- Genuine TruDesign NZ-made fittings
- Designed for NZ marine conditions
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