[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[danny at jensenshouse.com]

I would take a picture and call Catalina direct at the website link I sent you. If you don't have a picture, I would still call them and have them show you the types of through hulls they carry and possibly you could identify it by looking at their pictures
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> On May 15, 2017, at 9:05 AM, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com> wrote:
> 
> 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.
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>> 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
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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?
>>> 
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>>> 
>>>> 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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