With the Collar in place, the Skin Fitting-Ball Valve-Hose Tail assembly will withstand a 500 lb (227 kg) static force applied to the Hose Tail end of the assembly, for a minimum of 30 seconds – complying with North American ABYC H-27 standards.

Two Sizes available

Small - for 1/2", 3/4" and 1" Ball Valve / Skin Fitting
Medium - for 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Ball Valve / Skin Fitting

FEATURES

ABYC H-27 500Lb compliance for ¾”, 1”, 1¼”, 1½”, and 2″ sized assemblies. Independently verified by IMANNA Laboratory, Inc. (USA).
Compact footprint
No additional bolts or fasteners through or on to the hull
Ability to retrofit to existing TruDesign assemblies
Compatible with all hull types across a wide range of hull thicknesses – download product info sheet above
Shrouded protection
Fool-proof assembly – if not snug when tightened the Skin Fitting’s length will need shortening. See info sheet
Manufactured from a glass-reinforced nylon composite - High strength and light weight
Immune to corrosion and electrolysis - Long life with no concerns over decreased performance due to corrosion
Chemical resistant - Unaffected by diesel, petrol, or chemicals
UV resistant - Will not degrade or discolour with ultraviolet light from the sun
High quality surface finish - Will not discolour with green film as similar bronze fittings do
Large operating temperature range - Suitable for all marine environments, from -40°C to +110°C

Please see below for a list of supplier sizing guides. If you have any issues, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to help.

If we are missing a supplier, please send us an email and we'd be happy to source the correct sizing guide for you.

We offer free shipping to all addresses in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for orders over €75.00 (large, bulky and heavy items like kayaks and boats are excluded from free shipping). Orders under €75.00 will be charged a flat rate of €7.50.

Orders are shipped with both DPD Couriers and An Post.

All orders received before 12pm will be shipped the same day where possible (Monday-Friday). Orders after this time will be shipped the next day. Once the item is shipped the approximate delivery time is 1-2 days

You will receive a tracking number when your items are sent. This tracking will show updates once your order has been collected by our couriers.

Delays may be experienced during certain times of the year and if this is the case we will contact you as soon as possible via email.

We reserve the right to change these conditions for exceptionally large or heavy items, items of a hazardous nature or if an item has run out of stock and has to be specially ordered. We will keep you posted of any changes to the best of our ability.

We offer shipping to all addresses in the United Kingdom for a flat rate of €24.95. We may not be able to ship large, bulky or heavy items. Please call for such items. Please note customs charges may apply.

International Shipping Charges

EU Near

Order Value	Shipping Charge
€1.00 - €99.99	€14.95
€100 - €299.99	€17.95
€300 and up	Free

EU Mid

Order Value	Shipping Charge
€1.00 - €99.99	€19.95
€100 - €199.99	€19.95
€200 - €449.99	€24.95
€450 and up	Free

EU Far

Order Value	Shipping Charge
€1.00 - €199.99	€35.00
€200 - €499.99	€40.00
€500 and up	Free

Terms & Conditions - Please note that any items of exceptional size (volume, weight, length) may require a surcharge. In this event we will contact you in advance for approval.

Certain items of extraordinary nature (Paint, Oils, Epoxy etc) may not be possible to ship depending on your location. In the even of an order being unsuitable for shipping we will refund your order immediately and contact you to confirm cancellation of your order.

We are unable to ship any liquids, paints, oils or hazardous goods internationally.

We reserve the right to change these conditions for exceptionally large or heavy items or items of a hazardous nature. We will keep you posted of any changes to the best of our ability.

Inclusion of any product on our website is not a guarantee of it being in stock at the time of ordering. We stock one of the most comprehensive ranges of sailing equipment in the country. However situations beyond our control may occasionally result in an item(s) being temporarily unavailable.

Items discontinued by manufacturers or that are no longer available: we aim to remove from our website as quickly as possible, but remember, we are only human after all.
If we are unable to supply any item(s) within 7 days, you will be contacted by telephone or email to offer alternatives or cancel your order. Available to order items, marked to follow will be sent automatically when they become available. We do NOT make additional charges for this service.
In any case, we aim to deliver goods within a maximum time frame of no more than 10 days from receipt of order. If we are unable to do this, you will be contacted to make arrangements for any necessary refund to be issued.

We want you to be 100% satisfied with any online order placed with us. Therefore if you wish to return an item for whatever reason you may contact us by email at sales@vikingmarine.ie to organise a return.

All returns must be organised within 30 days of receiving your order. Refunds are available within the first 14 days after receiving your order. After this period we can offer an exchange or store credit.

Goods can be returned for a full refund plus any shipping paid at the time of purchase if they are faulty or if the wrong item has been dispatched.

Items must be unused and still have their original packaging and labelling attached.

Nothing in these conditions affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

The PayPal account or card used originally for the purchase will be credited with the original purchase amount

If you are looking to exchange the goods for an alternative product or size, you will be liable for the extra shipping costs from our end.

Any footwear returned to us must be in its original condition, including boxes and footbeds.

Any items that we deem unhygienic will not be processed so please clean faulty goods if returning them.

Please note that if items are returned you should ask for proof of postage from your post office as we reserve the right to refuse a refund if an item is lost whilst being returned. Any item bought online can also be returned in store within the terms and conditions of sale, just remember to bring along your receipt.

Special Orders
If you have changed your mind on a non regular stock item that was ordered specially this can be returned for store credit only.

Returns Address

Viking Marine,
The Pavilion,
Marine Road,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin,
Republic of Ireland.

Phone: +00 353 (1) 2806654
Email: sales@vikingmarine.ie

TruDesign Skin Fittings Domed

58045

€8.50

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

New Zealand designed and manufactured, moulded from a glass-reinforced nylon composite the skin fitting nut and body. High strength, high-modulus glass fibres give very high strength, rigidity, toughness and consistent sizing. The use of a composite such as this gives a huge reduction in weight over bronze, DZR and stainless fittings without sacrificing performance.

The long standing problem of dezincification of hull fittings is a thing of the past. No more much feared pink disintegration of your valves and hosetails. TruDesign Skin Fittings completely remove the corrosion and electrical bonding problems associated with metallic fittings.

TruDesign Skin Fittings are certified by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) & Bureau Veritas to meet; ISO 9093-2 Small craft deg Seacocks and through-hull fittings deg Part 2: Non-metallic

When used in below the waterline the Ball Valve should be connected directly to the skin fitting to meet safety requirements and meet marine standard compliance.

Compatible with all hull types - Can be used on aluminium, steel, wood or GRP hulls
Immune to corrosion and electrolysis - Long life with no concerns over decreased performance due to corrosion
Chemical resistant - Impervious to diesel, petrol and antifouling paints
UV resistant - Will not degrade or discolour with ultraviolet light from the sun
High quality surface finish - Will not discolour with green film as similar bronze fittings do
Paintable - Can be painted with all types of antifouling
Manufactured from a glass-reinforced nylon composite
High strength and light weight

The TruDesign range of skin fittings are certified by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) and Bureau VERITAS to ISO 9093-2.
They also comply with ABYC H-27.