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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

16-12-2017, 17:46

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Let's revisit through hull installations

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Let's revisit through hull installations

Buck Algonquin is a fine old brand. But any bronze ball valve should do - just check that the handle is not plated steel. And I agree with @HopCar: you are overthinking it. (I do that too - its OK -...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

16-12-2017, 08:45

Replies: 71

Let's revisit through hull installations

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Let's revisit through hull installations

The scoops/strainers are a mixed blessing. They prevent sucking in small things (minnows, small jellyfish, fabric, etc) into the engine cooling, and without them you definitely need an internal...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-12-2017, 21:54

Replies: 71

Let's revisit through hull installations

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Let's revisit through hull installations

Apologies. Yes, Groco says bronze body with brass ball. Possibly naval brass. They are one of the few sources that I would trust to get the choice right. I have had some chrome come off (not Groco)...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-12-2017, 20:35

Replies: 71

Let's revisit through hull installations

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Let's revisit through hull installations

I started building my boat with 5200 but switched to Sikaflex early on. The cure times (slow and fast) for 3M PU never really worked for me. I have had great experiences with Sikaflex products, and...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-12-2017, 15:55

Replies: 71

Let's revisit through hull installations

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Posted By CarinaPDX

Re: Let's revisit through hull installations

I am also in the process of changing to the Groco flanges, from ball valves screwed onto the thru-hulls (thread mismatch and all). I have never had a problem with the current situation but realize...

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