Through-hull fittings and seacocks are required to pass a 500-pound load test per ABYC standards, likely because a person falling from above would generate forces far exceeding body weight, creating a safety margin against structural failure.
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Dave BroadbentEvidence Quote
“yes all those things have to have a 500 pound load test and mike i believe the background if you know i was that if you're falling stepping down there's a lot more weight than whatever your body weight could be that's going to be falling on it”
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ABYC Online Education "Huddle": Discussion and Review of Popular Technical Topics with Mike Bonicker— American Boat & Yacht Council - ABYCCreated: 8/13/2026, 9:52:05 AM
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