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dasreboot
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Initially Posted - 03/18/2015 : 10:30:45

I know many have asked whether this was possible. seabung from fisheries supply.

https://youtu.be/f-P49Y-o6Y8

Todd Lewis
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Response Posted - 03/18/2015 : 11:16:36

Very cool, but why did he change out a working SeaCock???

Paul

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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 03/18/2015 : 11:39:23

the second one was prettier. duh. :)

Todd Lewis
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Response Posted - 03/18/2015 : 17:05:42

another case of 'wish I thought of that!'

Jerry

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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 03/18/2015 : 19:50:45

1. Won't work with a gate valve.

2. Won't work with a busted ball valve.

3. What other circumstance causes you to replace a seacock while in the water?

Net: A solution looking for a problem.

Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).

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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 04:21:34

I was thinking that you had an instant plug for a tru-hole, or a hole up to that diameter. kinda like in boat crash test when they pulled the piece of plywood with the foam up to the hole from the outside. unfortunately it's expensive.

Todd Lewis
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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 06:55:27

If onboard when the thruhull or tohull broke and water was pouring in, then it would be a great solution but you would have to be quick!
-Put on a life jacket

-Find the leak
-Find the stopper
-Get access to the hole (move stuff out the way)
-Plunge it in.

-Start pumping! (Did the bilge pump kick in?)

Paul

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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 07:33:31

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Originally posted by dasreboot

I was thinking that you had an instant plug for a tru-hole, or a hole up to that diameter...

For thru-hull failures, the traditional remedy is a wooden cone; more modern is a foam cone; better yet, for various kinds holes in the hull is a moldable wax that TowBoatUS, SeaTow, the USCG, and I now carry--basically like a toilet ring. But it doesn't let you do the in-water replacement like that little umbrella thing does.

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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 07:38:30

I would recommend watching this video, where they were testing various methods to prevent water getting in... not much of them works as expected... especially single handed

http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/crash-test-boat-holed-sinking-2-29668

Dalpol Phobos 21, 2013, Sole Mio, hull #27, current adventures - We sail Phobos 21

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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 17:38:39

Pity - he forgot to use teflon tape on the threads

Meanwhile - that reminds me - my head through hull valve was stuck closed all last summer - no problem because I did not use the sink. However, I was worried that if I were to free the valve, something would have busted off in my hands and I'd have no alternative but to make sure the lines were strong enough to keep the boat afloat on the dock alone. I would not want to test my lines or cleats.
So, in the coming spring (if it ever gets here) I plan on replacing the valve. Any suggestions? CD item or can I get a better replacement at the Defender sale coming up????

Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain � Milford, CT

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 17:56:10

I have a tub of Stay-a-float. Hopefully I'll never need it.

DavidP
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Response Posted - 03/19/2015 : 19:59:57

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...that reminds me - my head through hull valve was stuck closed all last summer - no problem because I did not use the sink... Any suggestions? CD item or can I get a better replacement at the Defender sale coming up????

It's totally generic--bronze seems to be favored these days. Defender has them all...

It's probably stuck from "stuff" on the outside of the ball--you could try a short burst into the thru-hull with a pressure washer and see if that clears it.

If not, I suggest thinking hard about removing the head sink and cabinet and replacing it with a hanging locker. I never felt like a 25' boat needed two sinks, but my C-25 was sorely lacking "closet space" (a hanging locker). Doing that replacement was on my list until I sold Passage to your PO.

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Response Posted - 03/20/2015 : 06:32:10

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It's probably stuck from "stuff" on the outside of the ball-

Agreed, I've had good results by spraying some BB Blaster up the hole from the outside then removing the hose and spray some on top of the ball. Next day start to work the valve back and forth getting it to move some untill it turns fully. Finally close the valve and with a small stick put a dab of marine grease up the hole from the outside then work the valve again to lubricate it. Also in the spring before the boat is in the water I close the valves and pour a cup of vegetable oil down the sinks then work the valves open and closed. That seems to do a good job of keeping them free.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

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Response Posted - 03/22/2015 : 20:41:20

I will give a little oil or PB Blaster a try. Nothing like a wee bit o' grease.

Bruce Ross
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Port Captain � Milford, CT

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