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Lagoon Catamarans
14-02-2015, 21:15
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Replacing Skin Fittings And Ball-valves The Boat's 5 Years Old.
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Watercolor
Re: Replacing Skin Fittings And Ball-valves The Boat's 5 Years Old.
I wrote about the TrueDesign valves somewhere earlier in this thread. While I'm not enamored with a thruhull (skin fitting) attached to a valve. I think the TrueDesign valves are good, far better...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
26-03-2014, 11:21
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Seacock/Through-Hull Replacement
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/Through-Hull Replacement
Of the two glass filled nylon ball valves, Tru Design and Forespar, the Tru Design is, in my mind, the far superior valve for marine use. It used far superior materials and is clearly a better...
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Classifieds Archive
30-12-2013, 08:34
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For Sale:
Sailrite LSZ-1 for sale
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Watercolor
Re: Sailrite LSZ-1 for sale
Mike,
Got your message and I thought I sent you a response. There's been an amazing response to the add, you're on our list. We're trying to do this in time order, I believe that there are...
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Classifieds Archive
28-12-2013, 11:34
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For Sale:
Sailrite LSZ-1 for sale
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Watercolor
Sailrite LSZ-1 for sale
We've moved off the water and back to land, and my beloved Sailrite LSZ-1 sewing machine, which I've had for about 10 years (the last 5 years at our home), is for sale. The vinyl outside of the case...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
27-12-2013, 14:57
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Silicon Bronze 651 or 655??
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Watercolor
Re: Silicon Bronze 651 or 655??
As far as I know all American made bronze seacocks are made of 85-5-5-5 (nominal values 85% copper, 5%tin, 5%zinc, 5%lead. This is also known as Alloy No.836, leaded red brass or composition Bronze....
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
12-12-2013, 17:40
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NPT Fittings, How tight should they be
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Watercolor
Re: NPT Fittings, How tight should they be
SeaSloth - If I understand you correctly you're replacing some PVC elbow tail pieces with Groco elbow tailpieces.
There have been many excellent responses, but here's another response to consider....
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
12-12-2013, 15:06
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Sea cock to Through Hull Threads
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Watercolor
Re: Sea cock to Through Hull Threads
1. I'd tend to go along with Captain465, and use 4200 for anything that you might want to disassemble and that includes the thru-hull to the hull connection. If you follow Mainsail's installation...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
30-11-2013, 19:37
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Seacocks... MARELON or BRONZE
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Watercolor
Re: Seacocks... MARELON or BRONZE
Autumns Wind - Earlier this year there was a similar discussion about Forespar's Marelon and bronze seacocks.
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f115/marelon-seacock-failure-103175.html
You...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
16-10-2013, 13:55
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through hole fittings
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Watercolor
Re: through hole fittings
TopperHarley - If you read my earlier post this might seem like an about face.
My sister and her husband live in Wollstonecraft, NSW. I might have a more local solution for you.
If you read...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
16-10-2013, 13:35
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through hole fittings
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Watercolor
Re: through hole fittings
Echo pilot - If you consider what you put to control the water flow that those holes in your create go with bronze (not brass). The bronze I'd look for is called Composition Bronze, 85-5-5-5, or...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
21-08-2013, 19:06
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Seacock/thruhull help needed
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Sailorchic - you're right we have flogged this dead horse pretty well. I really enjoy the discussion. Stuff like this always makes me think. Your arguments are too well thought out, persuasive and...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
20-08-2013, 21:29
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Seacock/thruhull help needed
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Sailorchic -
Your comment, "Think 125 pound steam running at 350 degrees F or higher, where the pipe dope would flow." got me thinking about a time back in the late 50's when I was working for...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
20-08-2013, 19:37
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Seacock/thruhull help needed
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4,498
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
It's been awhile since I last installed a seacock. It seems to me that I put 4200 on the thru-hull mushroom base and the threads, as well as on the bottom of the seacock flange. In a manner similar...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
20-08-2013, 13:27
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Seacock/thruhull help needed
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4,498
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Cheechako - I believe the issue regarding thread quality is, as you've probably guessed the attempt to squeeze those extra parts out of a tool and the saving of time.
In metal, among other...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
20-08-2013, 13:07
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Seacock/thruhull help needed
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4,498
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Sailorchic - I believe you're confusing NPT (National Pipe Tapered Thread) with NPTF (National Pipe Tapered Fuel Thread) AKA. Dryseal. NPT threads designed to require a paste or tape to create a low...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
20-08-2013, 06:05
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Raw water pump. You can't get there from here
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Watercolor
Re: Raw water pump. You can't get there from here
I want to again thank Sailorchic for pointing out that 85-5-5-5 may not be exactly what we assume it is. Aluminum does not turn into lead, anymore than lead can turn into gold. And even though its...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
19-08-2013, 20:44
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Raw water pump. You can't get there from here
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Watercolor
Re: Raw water pump. You can't get there from here
I apologize. I just saw Sailorchic's excellent piece on bronze vs brass.
I try and stay away from the UNS (Universal Numbering system for Ferrous Metals) like calling red brass C23000. If you...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
19-08-2013, 20:08
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Raw water pump. You can't get there from here
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4,663
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Watercolor
Re: Raw water pump. You can't get there from here
Skipmac - Look at the Hamilton Marine website and under plumbing and bronze fittings you'll find exactly what you need, a 1" to 1/2" bronze reducer bushing that will transform your old Groco strainer...
Forum:
Dollars & Cents
19-08-2013, 19:26
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Well...I bought one....
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2,517
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Watercolor
Re: Well...I bought one....
Sounds like fun. But heed the advice and do as much of the work you can, this time to get to know the boat. Also, as Skipperjohn said, while the boat is on the hard, check all the seacocks and...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
19-08-2013, 19:14
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Seacock/thruhull help needed
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4,498
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Glad to hear that you have at least 2, 2" additional scupper/seacocks for the cockpit. It would be ideal to have two additional, above the waterline, scuppers going out the stern. I'm having...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
19-08-2013, 18:38
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Cockpit Scuppers Size and Hose material
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16,094
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Watercolor
Re: Cockpit Scuppers Size and Hose material
NahanniV comment reminded me of the fact that, if your trying to up the thru-hull/seacock size inexpensively, the Forespar 93 series is definitely not the way to go. The 3/4", 1 1/4" and 2" Forespar...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
19-08-2013, 14:55
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26
Seacock/thruhull help needed
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4,498
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Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Cheechako - Agreed that there are other options. Was trying to match his current configuration and hose setup in bronze at a least cost option. Haven't yet seen a bronze threaded y fitting it would...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
19-08-2013, 14:19
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19
Cockpit Scuppers Size and Hose material
Views:
16,094
Posted By
Watercolor
Re: Cockpit Scuppers Size and Hose material
Gordon,
What does the ABYC define the "sill" as? The lowest drainage point?
Thanks
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
19-08-2013, 14:07
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26
Seacock/thruhull help needed
Views:
4,498
Posted By
Watercolor
Re: Seacock/thruhull help needed
Seasloth - Before you go out and buy anything I hope you will read and consider the following information.
Sailorchic and Hopcar are spot on in identifying the plastic material used in the...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
24-07-2013, 10:00
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43
Yanmar SD20 Kingston Seacock raw water valves
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24,081
Posted By
Watercolor
Re: Yanmar SD20 Kingston Seacock raw water valves
Mark,
I don’t consider your comments to be in anyway argumentative.
I really appreciate the dialogue and information, in particular the WIKI statement “They always use a taper male thread, but...
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