[C320-list] Engine Seacock position.

[Millers]

On anchor I leave it open.  It is too difficult to get to in an emergency.   I will also leave the key in the ignition if weather may become a concern. 
Art.  #680

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On Sep 16, 2013, at 4:51 AM, swampcreek42 <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I also agree if we're leaving the boat after using it but what about when you're using it and only anchoring or docking for the night? 
> 
> Bruce
> Nauti Time #719
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> 
> Date: 09/15/2013  6:49 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine Seacock position. 
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> I strongly agree
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> Cheers
> 
> Dick Walker
> WindWalker II 
> C-320 #687
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
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> On Sep 15, 2013, at 15:37, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> My practice is to close all of the seacocks when I leave the boat at our slip and then I open them all up when we take out boat out. This practice has the advantages of 
>> 
>> 1.  Protecting the boat from possible sinking with a breached hose or fitting while we are not using the boat.
>> 2.  Making all of the through hull valves operational and available when operating our boat.
>> 3.  Routine exercising of the through hull valves to ensure their reliable operational status. 
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> Dave Swanson
>> S/V Emily Ann
>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>> Mukilteo, Washington
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>> On Sep 15, 2013, at 2:55 PM, swampcreek42 <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>>> I read somewhere that it's recomended to close the engine seacock if your leaving the boat due to the risk of the engine filling with water but we always leave it open when sailing because we might need it at a moments notice, I would think if the engine was to fill with water it would be more likely bouncing and leaning underway. I never closed the seacocks in previous boats. Is there a preferred procedure on this?
>>> 
>>> BTW, today was the last day of our week of sailing the Chesapeake, next year I think we'll take 2 weeks...I'm just starting to relax and it time to go back to work!
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bruce
>>> Nauti Time  #719.
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