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S&S Swan Maintenance - Replacing Blakes Seacocks |
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Replacing Blakes Seacocks |
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Hi Tony |
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Tony |
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Thanks guys. Actually upon inspection I'm thinking of servicing and leaving the engine raw water seacock and even servicing and re-installing the other original 3/4 seacock. I just can't see any reason not to. The (2) 1 1/2" seacocks I will replace.
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Hi Tony, I recently purchased a Swan 43/003 and have been doing a lot of work which has included replacement of all of my seacocks - some of which were Blakes. I previously owned a Shannon 50 - Shannon historically had exclusively installed solid bronze seacocks made by Spartan. In speaking with a friend of mine at Shannon, he said they now install either these Spartan bronze seacocks or OEM Marelon seacocks by Forespar (the OEM seacocks cannot be purchased at a retail store). I understand, Professor, please correct me if I am wrong, that Swan also installs this type of seacock in some of their new yachts. In the end, after much research, I opted for the OEM marelon seacocks (which are actually ball-valves) for the following reasons: recommended by Shannon, a company I know to use only the best quality components available on their yachts; I believe also recommended by Swan; low or no maintenance compared to the solid bronze seacocks which are maintenance intensive; no bonding issues; and less expensive. I am told that the OEM marelon seacocks are extremely strong. I have installed two so far and expect to finish the job this month - there's a lot to do in addition to this project! Hope this helps - please let me know if I can provide any additional information. Chris |
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Tony and Chris |
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Hi Lars, Thank you for that informative reply. I have already purchased the OEM marelon and will likely stick with them even near the engine room. I will note, however, that the raw water intake seacock is forward and to starboard of the engine compartment; floor board is between the two. I think this should be safe. Also, I have an automatic halogen fire extinguisher in place. Thanks again. Chris |
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