[Public-List] Recommendations for replacement seacocks and thruhulls

[Gordon Laco]

Hear him indeed!

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> On Jun 17, 2024, at 8:53 PM, Greg Hounsell via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> If I may toss in my 2 cents. If thinking "plastic" the only safe option is
> Marelon. Regular plastic is far too brittle in the long run. Be aware with
> Marelon fittings, they are all straight thread so if you choose their
> seacocks ( or ball valves), then stick with their fittings for that
> assembly.
> 
> It costs more but I think going with proper seacocks is safer and stronger.
> When you turn the stiff handle, the flange on the base of the seacock
> against the hull takes the torsional stress. With a ball valve, that stress
> is relayed straight down into the thruhull fitting, the nut and the
> caulking. Sure they have lasted for years,  but why chance it? The original
> Gate valves lasted for years but we all get rid of those asap...
> 
> Greg
> 592
> 
>> On Mon, Jun 17, 2024, 7:30 a.m. Glenn via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>> You will need two components: a thru hull, and a ball valve. The thru hull
>> fitting clamps to the hull. The ball valve shuts off the flow of water into
>> the boat, as needed. Any brand will do.  Bronze is the traditional
>> material, although plastic parts are quite common now days as well. Stay
>> away from stainless steel in this particular application.  Stainless is
>> susceptible to galvanic corrosion if mated to a bronze fitting.
>> 
>> THe most critical bit is to source the correct diameter for each rubber
>> hose.
>> 
>> Most any on line or walk up marine parts chandelry will have these readily
>> available.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Jun 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM, Wade Wall via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> I need to replace several of my thruhulls, but am very confused as to
>> what
>>> parts I need and what brand I should buy. I need to replace the cockpit
>>> drains, the freshwater intake for the engine, and the galley thruhulls.
>> Can
>>> someone tell me, preferably with part numbers, what exactly I need? I
>> know
>>> this is a big ask, but even with my reading about it, I'm still confused
>>> and I don't want to buy a bunch of parts that I don't actually need.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>>> 
>>> Sincerely,
>>> 
>>> Wade Wall
>>> #421
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