[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[danny at jensenshouse.com]

https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/338/34-ball-valve.cfm

They should be open in 1 hr. 

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> On May 15, 2017, at 7:03 AM, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com> wrote:
> 
> 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)
>>>> 
>>>> 
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