Seacocks yacht parts plymouth limited online chandlery. An essential part of keeping your wooden boat in commission watch this short video to find out how to service a seacock as shown by a member of suffolk yacht harbours boat building team. I couldnt argue with his logic, but this was hardly the spirit that built the empire. One replacement strainer plate 82mm od, 4 square locating holes on 62mm pcd, 40mm od centre four phosphor bronze machined bolts bolt nominal 7mm od, 75mm long four phosphor bronze nuts.
With proper maintenance, your solid bronze spartan seacock will provide years of service. Opensource fleet management software does not fit todays fleet business. Jun 14, 2014 so in fairness, id say the decision on closing seacocks is down to experience of sailing the boat and knowledge of the maintenance state. Hi all im thinking of replacing the seacocks on my boat and would be interested to know the pros and cons of going plastic as opposed to bronze. Primarily designed to be used with the blakes seacocks, this quality grease can be used for many other similar marine applications on board your boat. Thats why we have a dedicated 1680m2 aftermarket facility separate from our main engineering plant. I am at the dock and i have two sump pumps in her bilge in addition to her bilge pump. Slide the thruhull fitting, flanged end first, over the tool.
Marine repair software from an outboard repair shop to a marina digital wrench will make running your business easier. The problem i had with this, was it was supposed to save maintenance costs by not having to lift your boat out. These things are bullet proof and will last forever but they require annual maintenance and they live in the bilge. All forespar marelon valves are assembled and pressure tested to these standards before shipping. Patented field reversible handle allows you to select the closed position orientation clockwise or counterclockwise that best suits the installation. Cruising is about breaking your boat on passage and then spending your time and money getting hot, sweaty and grumpy mending her. Corrosion in throughhull fittings and seacock valves in. Surly there wouldnt be too many people going to the bother of lifting a boat out solely to change the seacock. Ensure the inlet seacock is positioned where it will be below the waterline at all times when the craft is underway, and also ensure that any other outlet seacock is both aft of, and higher than, the inlet seacock. Minimum gasoline vent section area for 3 square inches 19.
Beneteau responds to seacock query practical sailor. The life a membrane is directly dependent on how well it is cared for, which is why our many of our systems include automatic fresh water flushing. As part of your boats routine maintenance, tapered plug seacocks should be disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and reassembled on a regular. These valves are essential components that keep water on the outside of your boat. Regarding beneteaus recent report on seacocks beneteau responds to seacock query mailport, ps august 2018, my pj. Especially the crazy yanmar gate valve seacock on the saildrive.
Old bronze seacock frozen in place i admit i have not maintained my seacocksmy boat is in the wateri might try loosening the nut and tapping. Designed so that the seacock can be overhauled during the annual maintenance schedule, you can be sure your blakes seacock will last. Delivery info where products are in stock you should expect delivery within 3 working days. Coronavirus update we are still processing web and telephone orders as normal, but our shop is closed. Replacement discharge mounting plate kit for the 19mm 34 blakes seacock. If you buy a new one change the cone and the fixed to the hull base.
It is also a good idea to apply some to the inside. However after a season or 2 of not being lifted, the skin fitting could be covered in all sorts of marine growth that would prevent an effective seal. Requirements for seacock locations on powerboats per abyc h27 figure 177. Choose the product you need from the dropdown menu.
Blakes seacock the original taper plug valve marine chandlery. I did this action last year with something that i cant remember but it wasnt white lithium grease. And theres always the chance that ill need to get in touch with pussy galore sometime late at night. Over the years there were many brands of tapered cone seacocks but only two that i know of remain, spartan in maine and blakes over in europe. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Access to the thruhull fitting and seacock inlet beneath groco sc series hull strainers is simplified by the exclusive mount ring design. Ne ratez pas les nouveaux rendezvous du live le mercredi.
Practical boat owner may 2016 free download as pdf file. Boat mechanical systems handbook pdf free download. Paints, varnish, thinners, antifouling and epoxy for boats, from leading manufacturers like international, blakes, sp and west systems. Blakes of gosport blakes seacock grease force 4 chandlery. Groco fbv 750 triflange seacock 34 nps x npt bronze.
Liberator, scorpio and federation handguns, liberator teleport bracelet, federation supreme command headquarters and starburst class pursuit ship. Grocos fullflow flanged bronze seacocks feature allbronze castings with stainless steel fullflow balls and glassreinforced ptfe seats and seals. Marine software limited simplicity is the key to success. In the maintenance section of website there is an article wich explains very well how to maintain and overhaul your blakes seacock. Proper maintenance will ensure your membrane lasts 510 years. The software are highly user friendly and very easy to learn. The blakes seacocks are manufactured with highgrade sea water resistant copper alloys and when used with blakes own specially formulated seacock grease give an unparalleled long and reliable service life. Vmt formerly vehicle maintenance tracker tracks the maintenance of multiple properties. Blakes scx6009 seacock 38 hex lock nut genuine blakes spare scx6009. Seacock maintenance is best done out of the water for obvious reasons. Just undo the bolts and take the conical shaped part out.
It is capable of handling projects of all sizes, right through to a full shutdown. Full text of practical boat owner december 2015 uk. Apr 28, 2009 ive searched the archives and found that some sailors use a white lithium grease in a spray can to spray into the outside of the seacock and then operator them from the inside. Things you can rely on death, taxes and blakes seacocks. Some seacock 101, what is a marine seacock, some tips on replacing them, what you will need, and some background info. Freeing up tight seacocks liveaboard forum life aboard. If this valve has such a big job, why is it that most of us never pay any attention to it. With the boat out of the water, hold the handle and using a wrench, remove the lock nut, adjusting nut and washer.
Thoroughly clean the tapered plug and the inside of the seacock body with a solvent that will cut the old grease. We invested more than pounds in material, tools etc. To enjoy the real profit using fleet management software, one should invest some dollars to increase their business revenue and realise what really matters with the updated fleet technology. Marine software firmly believes that in an ever more complex world, simplicity is the key to success. This page is dedicated to my sons who fondly imagine their father finally putting his feet up and relaxing as he sails around the world wrong. Property can include vehicles, boats, planes, buildings, etc. How to grease bronze seacocks on an old sailboat youtube. Molo is marina management on your ipad and web browser. Ive been reading these forums for a while now, but this is my first post. Groco thru hull step wrench jamestown distributors. Groco fullflow flanged bronze seacocks west marine.
At least four times a year minimum and best to actuate. Blakes lavac taylor yacht parts plymouth limited online chandlery. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Newcastle based storrar marine store is truly one stop shopping. The mount ring is permanently attached to the hull the strainer attaches to the ring. Boatowners mechanical and electrical manual electricity. Heavenly cruising heavenly twins catamaran 26 mark iiiii. In addition to the above, the boat comes with all necessary equipment for living aboard and maintenance and repair jobs. Or we could just surf the internet, was the sensible response, then nip down the high street for a quick vindaloo in the taj mahal. Theres an important distinction to be made between preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance. Top kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. Servicing or reconditioning a seacock howto youtube. Cast bronze dzr with positive lever action onoff position. Corrosion in throughhull fittings and seacock valves in yachts and boats by m.
Over 25 years experience in the chandlery business we supply everything for every type of boat nothing too small or too large. Abraham lincoln is quoted as saying give me six hours to chop down a tree and i will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. However, when they happen, in most cases, it is either dangerous, if it happens at. Rather, we are simply sailing fanatics with a passion for cruising and sailboats. Most uk boats have bronze blakes seacocks on heads inletoutlets, these are tapered cone valves that can be adjusted and dismantled for cleaning fairly easily. Seacock lubrication tip attainable adventure cruising. Oceantiger software offer maintenance, document handling and reporting systems for the shipping industry. I assume youre talking about blakes type seacocks as you mention lubricating them.
Tht530 makes the installation of standard groco thruhull fittings possible by a single installer. Clean off any old grease and relap the parts if there is any bad scoring, you dont need a polished finish. The definitive visual guide to the blakes 7 universe. The maintenance bible for boatowners is fully updated and better than ever. A cock or valve close to the vessels side, for closing a pipe which communicates with the sea. In addition, automated data replication solutions between shipshore. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. We are not a broker nor do we profit from the sale of boats. Manufactured from cast bronze, they feature a positive action onoff lever which can be reversed for left or right hand operation. L ast weekend at the cruising association, we also attended a lecture on staying in touch on boats, by ed wildgoose of satellite communications safety and preparedness for the crisis that. I know that this will upset the purists amongst you assuming anyone is reading this but i am not a fan of wilcox crittenden sea cocks. Since i have bronze scoop strainers on several thru hulls i had to grease right on the seacock itself. Blakes seacock grease a specially formulated waterproof grease for seacocks.
Quick slip reservations with online contracts, email invoicing with online payments, mobile point of sale with digital signatures and email receipts, service and repair management, accounting. The marelon seacock you have received for replacement has been factory assembled and pressure tested to marine u. Tie a length of monofilament to the eye and place it into the alreadycut hole in the hull of the boat. Next time youre hauled or on your trailer, count the holes in your hull and make notes as to their location and function. Blakes seacocks are still the most popular seacocks for most toilet installations. Id say the decision on closing seacocks is down to experience of sailing the boat and knowledge of the maintenance state. Regrease with the proprietory blakes grease if you can afford it. Planned maintenance cmmspms which is dnvgl type approved. Includes a stainless steel grease nipple for inwater maintenance. Seek professional adviceconfirmation before acting on such at all times.
Cartridge aerator pump 34 seacock 500gph t500 tsunami. Some of the seacocks were giving me a hard time so i knew it was time for some grease. Keeping the membrane clean and stored in fresh water during voyages can add years to the service life of any membrane. Includes spartan seacock wrench, lapping compound, seacock grease, mixing sticks and brushes along with maintenance instructions. Groco fbv 750 triflange seacock 34 nps x npt bronze water valve boat marine 742985141230 ebay. Eng, naval architect and corrosion specialist piet jansen fortunately, incidents of sudden ingress of seawater into pleasure boats and yachts are not common events. Blakes 500g tub of grease for blakes seacocks, also suits other seacock applications where resistance to water washout is required.
With proper maintenance and vigilance, throughhulls and valves will remain reliable and secure. Replace your older style marine seacock with a bronze seacock that is serviceable while installed. Also would the majority of boats this would be used on not be lifted out annually anyway. L ast weekend at the cruising association, we also attended a lecture on staying in touch on boats, by ed wildgoose of satellite communications safety and preparedness for the crisis that we hope will never happen is always our priority. Routing software is available such as neptune navigations outline passage planner but if youve just got a plotter and paper charts. Save more on your groco parts for svs seacock at fisheries supply. Builtin stainless steel grease nipple for inwater maintenance. The blakes strainer mounting plate kit with nuts and bolts comprises of. Ive now found a way to remove it, service it and regrease, but don. Molo was designed in collaboration with marina owners and managers. Full text of sussex county, a tale of three centuries. I have been looking at the heads outlet and i am trying to work out if i have a blakes seacock or a cheap imitation or a.
In 4 years i have had no problems with the silicone bronze thrubolts for the blakes seacocks. I first thoroughly dissect, evaluate, and research the description to ensure that i have a clear understanding of what i need to key in on during my search. Is there anyone who has experience with the plastic type and is there a particular make or manufacturer that you would suggest using. Predictive maintenance is a similar but distinct category of cmms software wherein meters or sensors predict when a machine may breakdown. Part one which comes with a starter folder includes the liberator exterior. Seabung seacock safetyreplacement tool seabung single pack 1 x 60 and 1 x 90mm only leesan truly specialise in toilets, call to speak to our knowledgeable staff. Blakes are one of the market leaders of seacocks in the marine industry. We see valve servicing and maintenance as a core part of the business. Any content, information, or advice found on social media platforms and the wider internet, including forums such as ybw, should not be acted upon unless checked against a reliable, authoritative source, and rechecked, particularly where personal health is at stake. It is a good idea to lubricate them annually and exercise them once a month during the boating season. If its on a boat and it has screws, wires, or moving parts, its covered in boatowners mechanical and electrical manual.
Set service reminders, create services packages with parts and labor that can be brought in with just a couple clicks of the mouse. Part 2 will include on the boat removal and installation tips. On site, apart from the comprehensive chandlery, there is a well equipped sail loft and specialist rigging division. Apply lithium grease to the ball or cone from the outside with the seacock closed. Groco fbv 750 triflange seacock 34 nps x npt bronze water. Correct and incorrect installation of seacocks figure 172. Seacock spares yacht parts plymouth limited online chandlery. Boatowners mechanical and electrical manual free ebook download as pdf file. Track repair orders, inventory, customers, find history in seconds, and more. Detailed drawingsplansscales of all the spacecraft, weapons etc. Blakes seacock grease for marine use 500g tub asap supplies. Sail far yachts is focused on providing a simple and effective means for showcasing bluewater capable sailboats that are for sale. I close mine whenever the boat is left for more than a few hours as good practice, but also simply to keep them moving. The seacock handle on my new boat that shuts off the head exit pipe is very stiff to operate.
These are the parts of a spartan marine tapered cone or tapered plug seacock. Follow the seacock manufacturers own instructions concerning materials and methods of installation. Blake popular seacock 1 12 inch valve discharge plate. Last year i bought my first boat and she is currently out of the water for maintenance. Seacock install i dug up some pics of the installation of the blake seacocks in my boats head area. Reading the manual found a reprint online, it suggests using blakes seacock grease.
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