News

How to Measure a Hose and Thread for a Perfect 3D-Printed Fitting

Measure hose ID, OD and thread size the right way so your 3D-printed marine fitting fits first time — with a simple caliper-and-pitch workflow.

Through-Hull Fittings: Sizes, Threads and Safety for 3D Printing

A practical guide to through-hull fitting sizes, thread standards and the safety rules that decide what you should — and shouldn't — 3D print.

BSP vs NPT Threads for Boat Plumbing: What to 3D Print

BSP and NPT threads look almost identical but don't seal together. Here's how to tell them apart and print the right fitting for your boat's plumbing.

Lost Your Boat's Deck or Tank Cap Key? 3D Print One in 20 Minutes

Misplaced the little key that opens your deck fill, water tank or waste cap? Here's how to identify the fitting and 3D print a replacement in about 20 minutes.

How to 3D Print Watertight Boat Fittings That Hold Pressure

3D-printed hose barbs and through-hulls leaking? The problem is rarely wall thickness — it's layer bonding and the seam. Here's how to print marine fittings that actually seal.

Best Materials for 3D Printing Boat Parts: PETG vs ASA vs Nylon

PETG, ASA or Nylon? A practical guide to choosing the right 3D printing material for marine parts — covering UV, saltwater, heat and strength, plus the print settings that actually matter.