The gate valves in the scoopers were probably quite common at the time the boat was built. My C&C 24 had them there, as well (interestingly, they still worked after over 35 years, but the boat was in the fresh water).
I would also have a very close look at the ball valve (on the red, cooling water intake hose). It looks like it is a “normal” brass shutoff valve (hardware store?). If you are sailing in fresh water, it is not a big issue, but in salt water, you need a bronze valve or a Marelon valve (the brass would corrode reasonably quickly). I like Marelon, but some people (probably stronger than me) claim that the plastic is not sturdy enough (if the valve is stuck you risk breaking off the handle). Good luck Marek 1994 C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:47 To: cnc-list Cc: Ken Heaton ; blackhawkmaste...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Water valves The two larger ones (black handle and red handle), connected to the larger black hoses are a type of valve called a gate valve and it is quite likely they no long work at all. My guess is that the large black hoses connect to cockpit drains in the cockpit floor. Ken H.
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