[C320-list] Seacock question

[SV Osprey]

So no votes for capping the extra hose opening?
Elan
Sv Osprey
1997 Catalina 320 #451

> On Jul 14, 2024, at 6:03 PM, Jeff Smith via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> If you are willing to pay a diver, or put it on yourself, you could put a
> cofferdam over the water side of the thru-hull, and follow Jeff Hare’s
> suggestion to swap the top.
> 
> Jeff
> #121
> 
>> On Sun, Jul 14, 2024 at 3:04 PM Christopher Nichols via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Just a thought but yards are totally familiar with replacing seacocks
>> while afloat. Getting them to do it this time would be a whole lot cheaper
>> than getting hauled out. You can watch and get confidence you can do it
>> next time.
>> 
>> I also recall that all Marlon seacocks have a tiny bung that covers the
>> handle screw. This is exactly the right size to block the hole from the
>> outside and there’s a loop for a string to be attached. The idea is to
>> stick in the bung from diving outside the boat, change the seacock then
>> pull the string and get the bung out without a second dive.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 14, 2024, at 1:12 PM, SV Osprey via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> But that’s interesting. I didn’t realize you can change the parts out
>> of a seacock without changing the through hull. Still I want to have the
>> boat out of the water for sure!
>>> Elan
>>> Sv Osprey
>>> 1997 Catalina 320 #451
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 14, 2024, at 1:06 PM, SV Osprey <svospreycat320 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> It’s in the water. Was hoping not to have to remove the seacock. It
>> works. I just want redundancy for it.
>>>> Elan
>>>> Sv Osprey
>>>> 1997 Catalina 320 #451
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 14, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Dean Vermeire via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> To do what Jeff said while the boat is in the water, you could use a
>> Seabung.
>>>>> 
>>>>> See here: https://www.seabung.com/video.html
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf
>> Of Jeff Hare via C320-list
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:18 AM
>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>> Cc: Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Seacock question
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you aren't in the water, You can easily change the double hose top
>> of the thruhull with a single hose version without needing to change the
>> hull-attached base.4 machine screws on the top remove that.  Since you
>> can't just buy the 93 series valve parts separately, you can simply buy a
>> new valve assembly with the hose config you want and pop that on your
>> existing body.This will leave you with your old valve/handle as a spare
>> (which is a very good idea).Jeff Hare
>>>>> -------- Original message --------From: SV Osprey via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 7/14/24  11:01 AM  (GMT-05:00) To:
>> C320-List at catalina320.com Cc: SV Osprey <svospreycat320 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Seacock question I am in the process of removing my
>> marine head and replacing it with a composting one. It’s going to be done
>> in stages so my first order of business is going to be disconnecting the
>> head from the intake through hull. Should I cap the through hull off or can
>> I leave 6” of hose connected and plug this off?  The seacock services
>> another hose so I cant remove it now (not hauling the boat). Can anybody
>> recommend a hose plug source or type of that is a safe choice? It 3/4” I
>> believe. ElanSv Osprey1997 Catalina 320 #451
>> 
>>