[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[Scott Thompson]

You are confirming my fears. Jeff do you know whether the water pressure 
is an issue with the seacock in the closed position? I'm having trouble 
finding a blow up diagram that would reveal this.

Scott


On 5/14/2017 8:40 PM, Jeff Hare 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
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> 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)
>
>