John, Josh, Andrew, et al... While I fully agree with all of the statements
about making sure the cockpit drains are always open, it got me to thinking, so
why do they put seacocks on them in the first place? The only thing I can
think of is if you're in the middle of the ocean and need a bath?
Richard
s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 596;
Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
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Cockpit drain valves should always be open whether on the boat or not –
otherwise there is no way for water in the cockpit to drain. The valve is
there solely in the event the hose breaks or leaks. I also have frozen valves.
Have owned the boat for 20 years and never exercised them – just too hard to
get to. Suspect PO never exercised them either. Yes I know I should get them
working but just have never gotten around to it. The rusted bolt is where the
grease fitting screws into the fiberglass rudder shaft tube. I replaced mine
with a hydraulic hose with grease cup next to fuel tank in starboard locker.
Easy to get to and easy to get grease into tube. My 2 cents American John
and MaryannLegacy III1982 C&C 34Noank, CT
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