[Public-list] Atomic four intake seacock location

[jon]

Dear Rachel,
                  For what it is worth. I am a firm believer in making 
whatever changes one chooses if function is improved and safety is not 
compromised. I have an Alberg30 and have made numerous alterations, none of 
which I regret. My only comment about removing and re-placing the inlet is 
this. On a trip out last year, we had barely left the marina( still in the 
channel) when the water temperature alarm went off. We manged to glide next 
to a convenient empty dock with the engine off. It transpired that the raw 
water inlet had become plugged from the outside and hence no water was 
reaching the engine manifold.. The answer was simple. After shutting off the 
seacock in the bilge, I removed the hose and reopened the seacock. Still no 
inflo. A quick jab through the open end of the seacock with 1/4" round file 
promptly cleared the problem and after checking that the water continued to 
flow for a short period, I shut off the valve, re-connected the hose and off 
we went. My point, of course is that whatever new position you place the 
inlet, just ensure that in such a similiar circumstance, you are still able 
to clear the inlet valve without having to go "over the side". Best of luck. 
Jonathan. EMMY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rachel" <penokee at cheqnet.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Atomic four intake seacock location


> Hi Mike,
>
> I was just querying to see if anyone had moved it, and if so, how they
> felt about it.  I'd love better access to my bilge for future cleaning
> purposes, and the current intake cuts what meager access I do have in
> half.  OTOH, I wasn't planning to "just do it" without learning from
> anyone who had tried it in the past, to find out how it was working out
> for them.
>
> When I read your initial response, it just struck me as being a bit on
> the negative side, yet I wasn't sure which part of what I was asking
> was the problem, or why it was wrong to ask about it.  But I know that
> sometimes Internet communication comes across differently than it would
> in person, so I'll just chalk it up to that.
>
> Rachel
>
> On Apr 27, 2007, at 8:08 PM, Mike Lehman wrote:
>
>> Rachel
>>
>> I am sorry if I offended you - I just did not see any point in moving
>> the
>> engine intake from the port side to the starboard side. Apparently you
>> see a
>> benefit in doing that - so go for for it!
>
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