Hello Everyone,
My recently purchased 1979 C25 still has the original gate valves installed. and surprisingly, they still work. My guess is because this was always a lake boat. No salt water usage. However, those days are gone and once restored she will only sail the Pacific coast.
Now, I am well aware that the gate valves must go. But I am not so sure I see any reason for any thru hulls at all in my boat. With the exception of the one needed for the bilge pump. The one on the starboard side looks like it would only have been for the head sink drain. That sink is not there and I have no plan of replacing it. I like the idea of a hanging closet better. There is only the tag end of the cutoff sink hose attached to it.
The aft port gate valve seems to be only for galley sink drainage and ice box drainage. How much could that be ? I am considering just running both hoses to the bilge and pump it out as needed.
So, I would remove both gate valves and seal up the holes and eliminate any danger of leakage or flooding from those sources. What do you think ? I appreciate your input and opinions. Thanks.
Bladeswell
My recently purchased 1979 C25 still has the original gate valves installed. and surprisingly, they still work. My guess is because this was always a lake boat. No salt water usage. However, those days are gone and once restored she will only sail the Pacific coast.
Now, I am well aware that the gate valves must go. But I am not so sure I see any reason for any thru hulls at all in my boat. With the exception of the one needed for the bilge pump. The one on the starboard side looks like it would only have been for the head sink drain. That sink is not there and I have no plan of replacing it. I like the idea of a hanging closet better. There is only the tag end of the cutoff sink hose attached to it.
The aft port gate valve seems to be only for galley sink drainage and ice box drainage. How much could that be ? I am considering just running both hoses to the bilge and pump it out as needed.
So, I would remove both gate valves and seal up the holes and eliminate any danger of leakage or flooding from those sources. What do you think ? I appreciate your input and opinions. Thanks.
Bladeswell