[Public-List] Cockpit Drain Seacocks

[Mike Lehman]

I can't believe that there is still an Alberg with original gate valves! Mine failed many, many years ago and so have others I have spoken to. The worst failure is when they break off, as related by Bob. But a very common failure is that the internal shaft that operates the gate breaks. So you *think* you have a functioning valve, but you *really* don't and when you find out that the valve doesn't work, it is usually a time when you *really* need it to work. 

 

They should ALL be changed - especially the home-made ones that Whibty installed (engine intake, head intake, and fresh water intake). 

 
Mike Lehman 

 
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