Through-hull connector for boats

A through-hull connector for use in connection with a hull of a boat, the hull having an outer surface and an inner surface, the through-hull connector comprising:

• a body extending between opposite first and second ends, the body having a central axis, the body having an outside surface and a bore through the body from the first end to the second end;
• attaching means for attaching a conduit to the second end;
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• threaded fastening means for fastening the through-hull connector to the boat hull, the threaded fastening means including external threads on the body, the external threads having a gap extending longitudinally along the outside surface of the body, so as to lighten the connector.

A through-hull connector for use in connection with a hull of a boat, the hull having an outer surface and an inner surface, the through-hull connector comprising:

• a circular cross-section body extending between opposite first and second ends, the body having a central axis, the body having an outside surface and a bore through the body from the first end to the second end;
• external threads on the body for fastening the through-hull connector to the boat hull, the external threads having a gap extending longitudinally along the outside surface of the body, so as to lighten the connector, the external threads having a generally quadrilateral cross-section;
• a retaining member having internal threads adapted to engage the external threads;
• a flange extending outward from the body first end and completely encircling the body first end, the flange having a first surface facing the first end and a second surface facing the second end, the flange second surface being adapted for seating against the hull outer surface;
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• at least one hose barb adjacent the body second end for attaching a conduit to the second end, the body, the external threads, the flange, and the hose barb being a unitary casting, and being cast from stainless steel.