, strength is
not really an issue, but corrosion-resistance is – so, as he put it, “plastic
is better.”
From: Matthew L. Wolford
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 11:52 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
Thanks, Josh. I have no opinion one way or
ve heard and read about lack
>> merit.
>>
>> From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List
>> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2019 5:22 PM
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: Josh Muckley
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
>>
>> For what it is
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Fake news.
>>
>> Tom Buscaglia
>> S/V Alera
>> 1990 C&C 37+/40
>> Vashon WA
>> P 206.463.9200
>> C 305.409.3660
>>
>>
>> On Jan 5, 2019, at 6:56 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote:
>>
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 21:54:56 -0500
> From: "Matthew L. Wolford"
> To:
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
> Message-ID: <2A8B983B594848238142746DD48CD81C@InternetPC>
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> There you have it. I
January 05, 2019 5:22 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Josh Muckley
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
>
> For what it is worth, my boat came with Marlon all around. I've had
> absolutely no trouble at all and strongly recommend.
>
> Josh Muc
There you have it. I guess the cautions I’ve heard and read about lack merit.
From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2019 5:22 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Josh Muckley
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
For what it is worth, my boat came with Marlon
; it with my foot for leverage (without knowing what I’m pushing on).
>
> *From:* sender via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 05, 2019 3:20 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* sender
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
>
> Thanks to all who resp
my foot for leverage
(without knowing what I’m pushing on).
From: sender via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2019 3:20 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: sender
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
Thanks to all who responded.
I was hoping there would be an abundance of
hew L.
> Wolford via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Monday, December 31, 2018 10:08 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
>
> Agreed that cockpit drains should always be open and functioning
> correctly. I h
half of Matthew L. Wolford
via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 10:08 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
Agreed that cockpit drains should always be open and functioning correctly. I
had one closed for some repair work o
@cnc-list.com
Cc: Josh Muckley
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
I apologize for creating confusion. For the reasons stated by Andrew Burton,
DO NOT shut cockpit drains. Period. My statement was supposed to be that
having seacocks open while not in use, or while away from the
nC-List
> To: cnc-list
> Cc: John and Maryann Read
> Sent: Sun, Dec 30, 2018 10:24 am
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
>
> Cockpit drain valves should always be open whether on the boat or not –
> otherwise there is no way for water in the cockpit to drain.
n, Dec 30, 2018 10:24 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
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I am the 2nd owner of a 1984 C&C 32 and have sailed her for 14 yrs and never
had reason to close the cockpit drains and as mine were stuck when purchased I
assume the previous owner never closed them. Make sure the hose and connections
are good and forget it.
I would be more concerned with
I only ever operate my cockpit drains to make sure they still move. They
are open otherwise. One jammed and when the boat was on the hard, I
plugged the thru-hull from underneath and poured some Marvel Mystery Oil
down the drain. The next day I pulled the lug, drained the oil, and the
valve wor
Cockpit drain valves should always be open whether on the boat or not –
otherwise there is no way for water in the cockpit to drain. The valve is
there solely in the event the hose breaks or leaks. I also have frozen valves.
Have owned the boat for 20 years and never exercised them – just too
I apologize for creating confusion. For the reasons stated by Andrew
Burton, DO NOT shut cockpit drains. Period. My statement was supposed to
be that having seacocks open while not in use, or while away from the the
boat was an invitation for desaster. A better practice would be to
relocate the
Maybe dumb question but I have only been sailing on C&c 40 for 3 years. (J24
Catalina oday all had open cockpit drains out stern)
When sailing do people regularly close cockpit drains I am on the side mine
are always open but I did service mine which required them to be taken
apart(frozen ope
Cockpit drain seacocks most assuredly should not be closed when no one is
aboard...unless you plan to swim in your cockpit!
Andy
Andrew Burton
139 Tuckerman Ave
Middletown, RI
USA02842
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
+401 965-5260
> On Dec 30, 2018, at 05:10, Josh M
kley
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ye Olde Stuck Seacock issue
That was poor engineering to begin with. Seacocks should be closed when not in
use and more importantly when not on board - particularly those below the water
line. There is no time when your cockpit drains will not be in use. Besides,
seac
That was poor engineering to begin with. Seacocks should be closed when
not in use and more importantly when not on board - particularly those
below the water line. There is no time when your cockpit drains will not
be in use. Besides, seacocks that are inaccessible never get closed. I
suggest
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