[C320-list] Marelon seacock problem

[Doug Treff]

Scott,

Look here and see if any of these match...

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/category/1291/valves--thru-hulls.cfm


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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, May 15, 2017, at 12:05 PM, Scott Thompson 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.
> 
> 
> 
> 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)
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
>