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<DIV><FONT size=2>Just an FYI note.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Discovered this cool device today on the web which may be of
interest to anyone wanting to replace the engine intake thru-hull / shut-off
valve assembly: </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR> <A
href="http://www.forespar.com/catalog/plumbing/engineflush.htm">http://www.forespar.com/catalog/plumbing/engineflush.htm</A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=2>The seacock - Y valve combo has a brass garden
hose connection on one end to facilitate fresh water engine flushing or
winterization. Or with a short length of garden hose you can use the engine
as a pump to pump out the bilge in case of a serious leak. From the picture on
the web site, looks like the seacock has 3 positions, one for the
thru-hull, one for the garden hose fitting and one for OFF. Looks very
compact, as you all know it is a pretty tight spot down there, so this
looks like a good solution. And they claim it is ABYC
approved.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Note: I have not tried this device, this is just an
FYI.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Cheers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Guy</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>#466</FONT></DIV>
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