[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[Scott Thompson]

That doesn't look anything like the one on my 1999 boat. Does anyone 
know a part/model number for 1999? This is the seacock for the sink 
drain in the head that I'm looking for.



On 5/15/2017 10:13 AM, danny at jensenshouse.com wrote:
> https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/338/34-ball-valve.cfm
>
> They should be open in 1 hr.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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)
>>>>>
>>>>>