[C320-list] Seacock question

[Greg Arnold]

I put a plug in an unused hose on my boat.  No more chance of leaking
than on hoses that are still in use.  Actually, less chance since the
valve will always be closed.

You can get a plug from the hardware store, just make sure it is not
something that will corrode in the underwater environment.

2005 #1054



On 7/14/2024 3:38 PM, SV Osprey via C320-list wrote:
> 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
>>>
>>>