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replacing forward cockpit drain hose, valves, ranger 26
Hi, a few questions for those of you In The Know, 1971 Ranger 26 (Gary Mull). Cockpit drains forward to two drain hoses that go straight to through-hulls. -Colin Hi Colin: If I remember correctly, which I haven't been doing very well lately, Old Ranger deck -cockpit drains empty to through hulls located BELOW the waterline? Is that true in your case? Bob |
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replacing forward cockpit drain hose, valves, ranger 26
Hi Bob, yeah that's the case here, these drains are basically bottom of the boat , most definitely below the waterline. Boat is on the hard, on the cradle, so no concerns about doing this while afloat. Thanks, -Colin |
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replacing forward cockpit drain hose, valves, ranger 26
Jere Lull wrote:
In article .com, wrote: Hi Bob, yeah that's the case here, these drains are basically bottom of the boat , most definitely below the waterline. Boat is on the hard, on the cradle, so no concerns about doing this while afloat. I'd spring for what's called a seacock, but it's just a ball valve with a base. Among other things, they sit lower. Definitely use teflon tape on the threads so you can take it apart for rebedding a decade or two from now. I'd spring for better hose than the clear reinforced. Don't even consider the clear stuff. I had a Ranger 26 and replaced all this stuff. Mine came with gate valves and needed upgrading. I put ball valves and reinforced hose on. The surveyor told me about a fellow who put The black PVC pipe on and it leaked constantly because it didn't flex when the boat worked. I would avoid anything too solid for that reason. Take the time to replace the drains in the cockpit at the same time. They are not large enough and the screens on them slow draining down a lot. By the way, I filled the cockpit in my R26 during a spin wipeout. Good drains, open valves and a secured lowest hatch washboard are the order of the day. Gary |
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