[Alberg30] seacocks and remodel

[Gord Laco]

Hi,

Yes, Marelon through-hulls are available in diameters down to 1/2".  Most
marine stores either have 'em or can get 'em.  I am the Canadian wholesaler
for Forespar... if you are a Canadian, I can direct you to someone who
stocks them here.

I like them as fittings, but usually advise sailors that they might consider
Bronze if the fitting is in a place where it is possible for it to recieve a
side blow . (ie a battery, anchor, toolbox) Bronze is much stronger when
faced with such a blow.

Gord
KC426 Surprise
----- Original Message -----
From: T. Kevin Blanc <tkevinblanc at yahoo.com>
To: <gord at transatmarine.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] seacocks and remodel


> Queasy feelings aside, have you ever heard of a 3/4 in
> Marelon through hull failing? I haven't, but I know a
> lot of people don't trust them. I've always felt fine
> about mine, although when I replace my BIG through
> hulls, I went with Bronze.
>
> --- Ian MacIntosh <jsirm20 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I happened to be in the process of replacing
> > seacocks today, and after
> > reading the messages here, I worked up the guts to
> > pull off a valve from the
> > thru hull and brave the water. out of a 3/4" thru
> > hull there wasnt much
> > water (only 4" below the water line) I was dismayed
> > to find that not only
> > was the seacock plastic, but the previous owner had
> > installed plastic
> > thru-hulls, which I dont trust. On another note, My
> > cockpit lockers have
> > rotten ply bottoms glassed in and I am in the
> > process of tearing them out. I
> > am seriously considering sealing the port hatch and
> > converting this area
> > into storage/berth/engine-stuffing box access, this
> > space would be part of
> > the cabin (I have no ice box). Has anyone tried
> > this? it will open up
> > storage area that before was hard to access for me.
> > thanks for all the help
> > Ian
> >
> >
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