Quote Originally Posted by jasonwm View Post

Same goes for manifold components, you don't want to use brass you can find at plumbing supply stores because it will undergo galvanic corrosion and fail in short order. Plus, our fittings are cheaper and lighter, which is important when you're using a thru-hull without a seacock as the factory has done.
Jason,

I used brass 3/4" fittings for my manifold, I always thought brass would hold up with good corrosion protection and it is much stronger than PVC. They use it in houses for years with no rust problems, I figured it would be no problem in the boat especially because it only has water in it when the boat is in the water. The shut-off valve Skiers Choice put in the boat is brass, along with the scupper intake grate.

I guess I should eventually expect problems??? So far I have seen no leaking, how long should I expect the manifold to last? Guess the worst case scenario is I have to make a new manifold out of PVC, hopefully that wont have to be anytime soon.