thru hull

[williebe]

Hi guys
Been lurking for a long time, but have had few questions or comments. I guess I have been lucky with minimal problems on a much used boat. I own a 23 sf 1979 that was redone 5 years ago, since then I have added a seamark bracket(best thing I ever did). thanks again to don at hermco. I have a leak in my thru hull in the anchor locker and was wondering if anyone has any experince with replacing these. It looks like the interior portion was just puttyed in. I was wondering if there is anyway other than cutting access hatch thru floor of anchor box to get to hull in this area to put nut on thru hull. Thanks in advance and sorry about my inactivity on boards. Bill Bowers