So one of my winter projects will be replacing the old gate valves with ball valves.
I have a few questions For those that have done this.
Can I just replace the valves or do I need to replace the thru-hulls as well?
What is a quality brand of ball valve?
Replacing gate valves with ball valves
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Replacing gate valves with ball valves
1984 32' Sedan FB
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Re: Replacing gate valves with ball valves
I used a brass ball valve when I changed out my old gate valves
but if you what the best then go for it.
https://assuredautomation.com/21/?p=buy
a bit of over kill.
These are stainless steel with latching lever handles.
I used my old thru-hulls as they were in good condition
bill
Former owner of
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
Re: Replacing gate valves with ball valves
I'm with you. I do not like gate valves. I think there only one left in my house--one I have not gotten around to replacing yet! I could not imagine keeping them in the boat.
In the "may as well" theme, while you are ordering parts and doing work you may want to consider this:
http://www.groco.net/SVC-MAN-07/Sec4/PDF/SSC.pdf
They are on the engine through hulls on my 28. To winterize I used the adapter to hook up a short section of garden hose that I inserted into a five gallon bucket fed by a garden hose and when it was clear the thermostat was open, I turned off the city water and substituted antifreeze. After the antifreeze was coming out the exhaust, I turned off the gas and started fogging the engine until it quit.
So for a few bucks more, you get this setup.
Of course if you replace the whole unit with bronze or stainless, you need to isolate it from the hull.
Good luck.
Joe
In the "may as well" theme, while you are ordering parts and doing work you may want to consider this:
http://www.groco.net/SVC-MAN-07/Sec4/PDF/SSC.pdf
They are on the engine through hulls on my 28. To winterize I used the adapter to hook up a short section of garden hose that I inserted into a five gallon bucket fed by a garden hose and when it was clear the thermostat was open, I turned off the city water and substituted antifreeze. After the antifreeze was coming out the exhaust, I turned off the gas and started fogging the engine until it quit.
So for a few bucks more, you get this setup.
Of course if you replace the whole unit with bronze or stainless, you need to isolate it from the hull.
Good luck.
Joe
Joe Napoli
1977 28' Express
Twin raw water cooled 318s
Beaver River--near mile 25 on the Ohio
1977 28' Express
Twin raw water cooled 318s
Beaver River--near mile 25 on the Ohio
Re: Replacing gate valves with ball valves
I'd use Marelon seacocks. You should never use gate valves or ball valves, only seacocks.
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/seacock_primer
Fred
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/seacock_primer
Fred
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Re: Replacing gate valves with ball valves
Fred
Thanks for that link. I believe I have seen that before.
I will check in to the Marelon
Thanks for that link. I believe I have seen that before.
I will check in to the Marelon
1984 32' Sedan FB
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Re: Replacing gate valves with ball valves
Thanks Fred,bruegf wrote:I'd use Marelon seacocks. You should never use gate valves or ball valves, only seacocks.
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/seacock_primer
Fred
Great article on seacocks.
bill
Former owner of
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill