[C320-list] Engine Seacock position.

[swampcreek42]

Thanks, I was just concerned that the engine could flood with seawater if left open too long. I think while in use we'll leave it open but when we leave the boat for more than a day we'll close it off. We do keep the ignition key by the engine box in the aft cabin when the seacock is closed.

Bruce
#719


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-------- Original message --------
From: Rick From Inflate Co <rick at inflateco.com> 
Date: 09/17/2013  9:08 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Cc: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine Seacock position. 
 
I used to close them on my Ericsson 32 but have always left them open on my 320 . But I do inspect and check bildge and oil every sat prior to sail. 

I know me, if I close the intake I will forget to open it. Forgot once on my Ericsson and ran that ol' Atomic 20 minutes with no water. Damn if it didn't hurt it, damn lucky.

NEMO #235
Rick 
Dana Point


On Sep 17, 2013, at 5:27 PM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I leave the seacocks open whe docking and anchoring for the night. In fact they have been left open for an entire month as we have used our boat for extensive cruising in the San Juan Islands, Canadian Gulf Islands, and Desolation Sound. 
> 
> David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
> Principal, LEED AP
> Director, Structural Group
> 
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> On Sep 16, 2013, at 1:51 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
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>> 
>> -------- 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. 
>> 
>> I strongly agree
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> Dick Walker
>> WindWalker II 
>> C-320 #687
>> 740 Olive Ave.
>> Coronado ,CA 92118
>> 619.435.8986
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sep 15, 2013, at 15:37, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sep 15, 2013, at 2:55 PM, swampcreek42 <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>>> -------- Original message --------
>>>> From: tharrison at innovations-plus.com 
>>>> Date: 09/15/2013  3:44 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] America's Cup Racing 
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