kflod
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- OWNER - I own a Hatteras Yacht
- Hatteras Model
- 42' LRC - Mark II (1980 - 1985)
I have a 42 LRC with a combined tri-flanged seacock and strainer. It is original from 1981 and looks just fine (apart from being more green than bronze, but I guess that's normal as all bronze exposed to moisture turns green over time), and also the seacock moves freely. Hoses were replaced a few years back and also seems fine. There are no visible leaks either part.
I will have the boat lifted in the spring and so I ask your advice;
1. what is the best way to properly inspect a thru-hull and seacock? what are signs of end-of-life?
2. are these Groco equipment (Is this what Hatteras used as standard?) It looks similar from shape, but I haven't looked closely from markings on the equipment.
3. what are the benefits for tri-flanged thru-hull vs a circular one? I ask this because I haven't seen anything but circular ones here in Norway.
Thanks
Kristian
I will have the boat lifted in the spring and so I ask your advice;
1. what is the best way to properly inspect a thru-hull and seacock? what are signs of end-of-life?
2. are these Groco equipment (Is this what Hatteras used as standard?) It looks similar from shape, but I haven't looked closely from markings on the equipment.
3. what are the benefits for tri-flanged thru-hull vs a circular one? I ask this because I haven't seen anything but circular ones here in Norway.
Thanks
Kristian
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