[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[Marek Fluder]

No need to dive if you use seabung.
It seems overpriced, but might be worth a try.

Marek


On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 6:14 AM, David Prudden <dprudden at comcast.net> wrote:

> Scott,
> I had the same problem a year ago.
>
> The thru-hull part is a forespar #932143
>
> Contact Randy there about it
> randall at forespar.com
>
> David Prudden
> #787
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 14, 2017, at 8:40 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> >
> > Scott,
> >
> > That's a problem.  If I were you, I'd consider wrapping rescue tape
> around
> > that handle and make arrangements to get the plug inserted into the
> > thru-hull from outside so that you can replace the ball valve layer of
> the
> > thru-hull.  Be sure to attach a string to the loop on the plug so you can
> > remove it from deck without a second dive.
> >
> > The reason is that if that handle screw is stripped such that it doesn't
> > hold the handle in place, the water pressure will pop the handle off,
> > tossing the o-ring and washers somewhere turning that drip into a
> > substantial leak.  I think it will be enough of a gusher that you won't
> be
> > able to get the screw, o-ring and washers back in place (assuming you
> could
> > even find them again) without the plug installed in the outside.
> >
> > Don't let that go...
> >
> > -Jeff Hare
> > #809
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf
> > Of Scott Thompson
> > Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 4:41 PM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Marelon seacock problem
> >
> > I noticed a small leak that seems to be coming from the handle of a
> seacock
> > when it is open. When I try to tighten the screw through the handle it
> just
> > spins. Advice welcome!
> >
> > Scott Thompson
> > Surprise #653(1999)
> >
> >
>