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Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics
If your transom fitting turned and loosened easily, I would suspect your transom maybe compromised. Get a digital moisture meter and see if it is wet. If it is nice and dry, you may be okay.
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It WAS tight, but I twisted the snot out of it trying to get the hose off.
Then it moved ever so slightly, so the reason to remove and reseal. The transom core looks and feels incredibly dry.
I just couldn't believe the type of retaining system these thru hull fittings used, with the ridged tube and collar. You are only able to compress the collar so tight. Even with some type of tool, I don't think you could tighten it as well as one with a nut, and not worry about it.
I've been able to find the same thing, but want to use the type with the threaded nut.