[C320-list] Engine Seacock position.

[pat reynolds]

Getting into the habit of closing the sea cocks for safety is a good one as is also keeps the sea cocks working. 




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 From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine Seacock position.
 

If nothing else, I leave my engine thru-hulls closed because it keeps the marine growth out of the hoses.

I leave the shower and holding tank thru-hulls closed but the galley and head sink spend most of their time open.  Maybe not the best practice, but it's my reality.

-Jeff

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From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of swampcreek42
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 5:55 PM
To: tharrison at innovations-plus.com; C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Engine Seacock position.

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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