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• Seacock problems!
  • First thing I ask myself, does the bolt appear to be a part of a bolt pattern?
  • http://www.perko.com/product_listing/underwater_hardware/2/40/
    • I think the.careful vice grip is right.
    • Todd, are the two or four bolts in the plate? Is only one of the four loose?
    • photo
  • That's what I would do.
    • In re-reading I'm curious
  • Before you try to tighten...
  • Is the boat out of the water?
    • yes, boat is out of water.
      • Ah, piece of cake then. Haul it off'n the boat, rebed it for security.
  • Perko sea cocks
    • FWIW... Maine Sail has a great writeup on this