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The threads on a proper seacock match the threads on the thru-hull...
In Response To: Actually, it's my understanding that 
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() The mismatch comes when you cheap out and use a ball valve instead of a seacock. Ball valves come with pipe threads while thru-hulls have straight threads.
A builder that uses ball valves builds a crappy boat IMHO.
Messages In This Thread
- Thru Hulls... R&R
- Don't forget to drop the mast before hauling to eliminate undue stress on the rig.
- Let the yard do it
- Gene you've read all the advice
- That sounds reasonable. What's odd to me, is this a quote, a fixed price to do the job?
- It's not very difficult to do yourself but
- Gene... what is the scope?
- Nobody cares about your boat as much as you do
- Thanks for the education... Good stuff
- The interesting thing about that site...
- Actually, it's my understanding that
- The threads on a proper seacock match the threads on the thru-hull...
- Actually, it's my understanding that
- Coming in a bit late, I would do it myself..
- GeneC where are you located?
- Use Marelon
- Don't forget to drop the mast before hauling to eliminate undue stress on the rig.
