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[edward schroeder]

I agree with Mike about the plastic valves. I switched to bronze ball valves 4 years ago on #303 Emotional Rescue. I also had the advantage of a very short adapt helper to get into the lazerrettes for the two cockpit drain hoses. Make sure that the backing plates on the interior of the hull are sound. I bedded ours in polyurethane one-part sealant. Ed. Schroeder

Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:Absolutely - If you are replacing thru hulls, there is no point trying to 
unscrew them, Just use a Sawzall and cut them off. I would replace the with 
bronze thru hulls and bronxe ball valves. years ago, when I replaced all of 
my gate valves, I used marelon valves and I since been in the process of 
replacing them with bronze ones. I have found that the plastic ones become 
very hard to turn over time, and I worry about breaking the handles off.



Mike Lehman
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From: George Dinwiddie 
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Subject: Re: [Public-list] (no subject)
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:16:50 -0400

John,

The best advice I can give you on the diesel smell is bilge cleaner (or 
liquid laundry detergent) and a high pressure hose. As for the thru-hulls, 
if you're not reusing them, Mike Lehman recommends cutting them out with a 
sawzall.

- George

Coolray wrote:
>Atalaya #87 currently rests in my backyard on the
>first step of her rescue. She was a derelict and is in
>bad shape. I apologize in advance for all the
>questions I'm sure you have answered before, but I
>have seen already the wealth of practical knowledge on
>the board and We are in dire need.
>
>1. Does anyone have any advice on cleaning and sealing
>the bilge/battery box areas, particularly to remove
>the diesel smell? I have removed the Universal m3-20.
>The old fuel filter & tank arrangement are coming out
>today. Flooring will go soon as she sat with 3 to 4
>inches of water above the floor for an unknown amount
>of time.
>
>2. All the thru-hulls need replacement. Most are
>rusted relics to be puzzled over by archaeologists
>excavating Tallahassee's remains a few hundred years
>from now. Any been there - done that advice is
>welcomed.
>
>Thank you,
>John B. Cooler
>Atalaya #87

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