I recently had my ball valves replaced on my 2004 466, what a pain in the ass. After they launched the boat, I notice a leak and had to get it rehauled becuase a through hole seal broke when they replced the ball valve. I hope this will not turn into a huge problem.
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Jeff I am the channel islands....
and thinking of going to Ventura to replace mine. Any recomendations?
and thinking of going to Ventura to replace mine. Any recomendations?
I have had that concern........
....... since I heard about the recall. Breaking the valves loose will require some effort, and I am concerned about compromising the seal with the hull. Any recommencations ? Jeff
....... since I heard about the recall. Breaking the valves loose will require some effort, and I am concerned about compromising the seal with the hull. Any recommencations ? Jeff
I Have a Friend...
...who had his replaced (9 of them on a H456) and praised Hunter's response. This was done before his launch and didn't have to haul the boat. Check with Hunter about the cost. They have a lot at stake with the liability that they have incurred and my pay for the haul if it is on the invoice and stated why.
...who had his replaced (9 of them on a H456) and praised Hunter's response. This was done before his launch and didn't have to haul the boat. Check with Hunter about the cost. They have a lot at stake with the liability that they have incurred and my pay for the haul if it is on the invoice and stated why.
Seal
Hunter should have a written protocal directed to experienced boatyards as to how the ball valves are to be replaced with as little collateral damage as possible. I am now concerned that the integrity to all the through hole seals have been jeoprodized.
Hunter should have a written protocal directed to experienced boatyards as to how the ball valves are to be replaced with as little collateral damage as possible. I am now concerned that the integrity to all the through hole seals have been jeoprodized.
thru hull integrity
Surprising how one yard worker making a stupid mistake can generate controversy. Replacing a valve is one of the, if not the single most fundamentally simple thing to do, requires practically no precaution and only a tiny amount of expertise equivalent to that required to operate a wrench while someone else holds the thruhull still. Some jerk obviously allowed the thruhull to turn. Just make sure he doesn't have a twin somewhere and everything will be fine
Surprising how one yard worker making a stupid mistake can generate controversy. Replacing a valve is one of the, if not the single most fundamentally simple thing to do, requires practically no precaution and only a tiny amount of expertise equivalent to that required to operate a wrench while someone else holds the thruhull still. Some jerk obviously allowed the thruhull to turn. Just make sure he doesn't have a twin somewhere and everything will be fine
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