Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Drain tubes... NY area - who has done them? tools?

Posted by Tom W Clark on 02/06/10 - 8:47 AM
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maxload,

I'm sorry you had a hard time but I am now wondering if you missed Rule # 1:

ANNEAL THE BRASS!

If you do not anneal the brass before attempting the flare, you will nine times out of ten split the tubing. Annealed, the brass rolls over quite nicely.