[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[Scott Thompson]

Given the water temparature right now this seems like a good option. But 
does anyone know whether they work with our Forespar Marelon seacocks? 
And is there a US supplier who could get one to me quickly?



On 5/15/2017 9:44 AM, Marek Fluder wrote:
> 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)
>>>
>>>