Stupid Question

[DavidP]

Hi All

Just read the thread about , Seacock advice.
Well my Question is do i have any and if so where are they ?
I have twin Mercruisers 175HP 4.3ltr V6 with Alpha 1 drives 1989/90

Cheers Dave.

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[longjohnsilver]

No don't expect you've got any for the engines, but if you've got a sea toilet you'll have them.

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[Nick2]

I too read C_Js post with interest and do I take it that I should open and close my seacocks as regularly as possible to keep them from seizing?

Nick

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[Chris_B4]

I have found that I need to clean my raw water strainers once in a while and this involves closing the seacocks hence they get used occasionally, do you not have a similar set up

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[longjohnsilver]

FWIW I open and close my seacocks every time I use the boat. Have seen several boats sink cos the seacocks were left open all the time and either corroded or hose failed. I suppose this has the added benefit of making sure they don't seize. However I do know lots of people who do leave them open without any problems, but why tempt fate? It only takes a few seconds and has become a routine along with turning off power, gas etc.

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[Nick2]

Thank you

Once again I learn a lot from the wise owls of the forum.

Nick

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[longjohnsilver]

Wise owl!!

At least you left the "old" bit out! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[longjohnsilver]

Yes I know of another boat where they had a problem with the hose, thort they'd shut the seacock only to find that it had barnacles in it and wouldn't shut completely, boat didn't sink but a quick lift was needed! And you're right, the wheels can and do disintegrate but are easily replaced! Only took a few minutes last time I had to do it.

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[DavidP]

Hi

No problem with the sea toilet ,its a portable one.

Dave.

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[longjohnsilver]

Swans

Saw 2 Swan 49s in QAB in Plymouth yesterday, they really did look magnificent. Almost made me want to go sailing. I'll now go and wash my typing fingers with sulphuric acid!

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[Col]

Your engine setup has no seacocks as water is sucked up through leg, not through a skin fitting. If you have a portapotti, you wont have seacocks for that either.

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[ccscott49]

You should also have a tapered wooden bunge tied next to each one! You naughjty skipper you!!

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[tcm]

Re: ah yes but

some of those inlets are a bit big innit. I've not seen tapered wooden bungs more than a couple of inches diameter. Do they exist? Or do i have to make my own?

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[longjohnsilver]

Re: ah yes but

Forget the wooden bung and go for the tree, keep one growing on board as a centerpiece, with a chainsaw tied to it!

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[boatone]

Re: ah yes but

Purely out of inquisitve interst LJ..........wot the hell are you on and can I have some?

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[Nick2]

Re: ah yes but

Joanne keeps a display of silk flowers on board ...... will they do ?

Nick

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[longjohnsilver]

Wot a give away!

Aha so that photo I saw on here the other day of the vase of flowers was you!!!

And Joanne says they're yours, nuthin to do with her! ;-)

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[longjohnsilver]

Re: ah yes but

Think it must be the daily dose of Solly, talking of which you still haven't told us how your brew in the dark is getting on. Have a peep and take a piccie, I bet there's no difference, but would like to be proved wrong.

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