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ckroll
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Initially Posted - 03/24/2011 :  05:19:13  Show Profile
Getting ready to drop our C25 in the lake after being on the hard for a LONG time. Not sure when the last time this boat was in the water but we've about completed our resto and ready to start enjoying our efforts. With that being said, I have visually inspected the through-hull and valve (for the galley sink and icebox) and see no issues but was hoping to test the integrity before we drop her in. I was guessing that I could simply close the valve and force water in from the outside and see what happens. Sounds reasonable but wanted to run this by the pros here for confirmation and additional suggestions. That post a month or so ago about that Hunter kinda spooked me. Thanks!
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Response Posted - 03/24/2011 :  08:35:58  Show Profile
What year is your boat?

You do mean thru-hull as opposed to-hull?
Edited by - OJ on 03/24/2011 08:36:56
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Response Posted - 03/24/2011 :  09:38:33  Show Profile
Sorry about the lack of sailing lingo...I'm very new to sailing (not boating) and you guys have a lot of crazy terms I have yet to master.

As for the year, it's an 80'. And yes, thru-hull from sink/icebox.

Thanks!
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Response Posted - 03/24/2011 :  10:13:08  Show Profile
Since the 1980 model came with to-hulls it means someone replaced them. I would want to know (1) if the thru-hulls are made of the correct material and (2) are of the correct design and (3) were installed correctly.

You should find these informative:

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/seacock_primer


http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/replacing_thruhulls
Edited by - OJ on 03/24/2011 10:49:23
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