[C320-list] Forespar thru-hull

[Warren Updike]

My raw water thru-hull is very hard to operate, besides being located under
the aft berth. This past spring, I removed the top to access the ball and
thoroughly lubricated it. After reassembling, it worked easily out of the
water. Once in the water, it became hard to operate once again as though I
hadn't bothered to lube it. I've noticed this with the other valves as well.
Out of the water: no problem. In the water: stiff to operate. 

Anyone have ideas or suggestions?

 

Warren and Pattie Updike

1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62