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The Groco seacock actually DOES use a ball valve
In Response To: The threads on a proper seacock match the threads on the thru-hull... ()
But you're right, it's the thread mismatch that's the problem. Which is the problem the adapter is designed to eliminate. It matches the straight threads of the thru-hull below and the tapered threads of the valve above.
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...
- The Groco seacock actually DOES use a ball valve
- 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.
