I cycle mine monthly to make sure they stay free. Here's another tip: I
wrapped the handle of each of mine with SOLAS reflective tape so I can find
them in the dark. Heaven forbid I should ever be down there in the dark
trying to shut one, at least I'll be able to find them quickly with a
flashlight.

"Steve" wrote in message
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"felton" wrote in message
I am still pondering. My current disgruntlement probably brought on
by the fact that two of mine are now stuck in the open position, which
doesn't make me happy at all as my boat is in the water over the
winter. Something I have to take care of ASAP.



Shame on you Felton. You should have been cycling those sea cocks every
time
you used the boat or at least once a month.. Even the Forspar Marelon
valves
have a tag on the handle recommending that they be cylcled monthly and
lubricated annually.

However, I'm afraid I'm guilty of this same neglect.

You should be able to free these valves by loosing the nut on the bottom
of
the plug, tap it with a soft hammer (or hammer on a block of wood). Since
the plug is tappered it should come loose from the seat and rotate.. After
operating it though a number of cycles, adjust the nut just enough to
lightly hold the plug in place.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions