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F26 question.. fitting
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:25 pm
by gopher
Theres a huge 3'' through the hull valve just below the helm chair connected to nothing.
Since I'm still learning this boat, any thoughts as to what purpose it may have served at one time. (other than to scuttling the boat in 4 minutes)?
valve
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:10 am
by Paul
Gopher,
My F-26 draws water thru this valve for cooling the engine. I have upgraded this valve to a ball style valve.
Hope this helps
Paul
Cruise Control
use this valvle
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:54 am
by rossjo
Yes -
These F-26s were Government patrol boats, available to the public.
This "scuttle valve" is to be used to protect the top secret, technically advanced propulsion unit from capture and scrutiny by enemy forces.
I have a spare valve in my F32 as well - so I tell everyone the same story.
Ha!
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:27 am
by vabeach1234
My head discharge is located under the helm but it's only a 1 1/2" thru hull. Maybe the previous owner of your boat had digestive problems. Ouch.
Ken
1972 F25 Hardtop Express
1972 Chysler 318 FWC
Paragon Trans V-Drive
Norfolk, VA
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:01 pm
by gopher
Thanks for the input...
I like the patrol boat theory...
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:33 pm
by chucka
I also have the 1-1/2 discharge for the head under the helm. No longer used since the holding tank was added since the entire Narragansett Bay is a no discharge zone.
Chuck
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:34 pm
by gopher
I think the discharge valve theory gets it.
Mine's fitted with holding tank , too.
Boat lived on Georgian Bay for years.. no discharge zone, too.
Thanks