[Alberg30] Replacing a seacock while afloat?

[Randy Katz]

Greetings, Sailors,
    I find myself in an awkward position that I hope you can advise me on.
While installing a new toilet/tank, the old gate valve SW inlet (Yes, I
know-- it shouldn't be on the boat in the first place!)  seems to have
broken in the open position.  Not a problem per se, but not a situation I'm
keen to leave, either.

    I'm considering installing a Forespar Marlon replacement.  The question
is-- how difficult would this be while the boat is in the water?  I imagine
trying this with the new valve in the open position, attached to a length of
hose extending above the water line-- wouldn't that lessen the incoming
water pressure a bit?

    I don't mind taking on a gallon or two of water in order to avoid a haul
out.   I figure I can get the teflon tape wrapped on the through-hull in the
process, thanks to a bung plug.

    An alternative is leaving the gate valve until next March's haulout--
it's double clamped and seems sturdy enough otherwise.

    ANy of you wise people have experience with this sort of nonsense?  I'd
love to hear from you.

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Randy Katz
910 - 32nd Ave. 
Seattle, WA. 98122
USA
206-323-1941
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