Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
The handle on the water intake seacock in the head turns freely, but the seacock ball inside won't open. I'm guessing the internal connection between the handle and the ball is worn out. I'm guessing I need to replace the seacock top, the parts inside the boat, but probably not the thru hull which looks OK.
My questions : 1) is there a quick fix to reconnect the handle/spindle to the inside ball valve? 2) The intake is about a foot below the water line - - is it reasonable to plug the intake with a wooden plug from the outside water side to enable me to replace the part inside the boat or is that too risky? 3) Is the only reasonable option to haul the boat? 4) Am I likely able to remove the top part from the thru hull with a normal wrench or will it likely need heat and other persuasion (it doesn't look corroded but is more the 10 years old).
Thanks for any advice and tips.
Frank
The handle on the water intake seacock in the head turns freely, but the seacock ball inside won't open. I'm guessing the internal connection between the handle and the ball is worn out. I'm guessing I need to replace the seacock top, the parts inside the boat, but probably not the thru hull which looks OK.
My questions : 1) is there a quick fix to reconnect the handle/spindle to the inside ball valve? 2) The intake is about a foot below the water line - - is it reasonable to plug the intake with a wooden plug from the outside water side to enable me to replace the part inside the boat or is that too risky? 3) Is the only reasonable option to haul the boat? 4) Am I likely able to remove the top part from the thru hull with a normal wrench or will it likely need heat and other persuasion (it doesn't look corroded but is more the 10 years old).
Thanks for any advice and tips.
Frank