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Old 03-09-2023, 06:25 PM   #14
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If I might ask a question to gain some knowledge which is slightly off topic.

The marine enviroment is rather harsh.
Wouldn't a barrier coating of some type on those valves be prudent?

And yes I understand the real working is internal. Just wondering if the external part of the valve matters for it's integrity.

As a side note from the ignorant..... the yard manager said to do nothing. Since the vessel is out of the water for now, in my opinion, valve dissassembly and inspection seems prudent at this point. But what do I know?

The verdegris is just surface discoloration. It doesn’t really hurt anything. I saw a new boat that the builder coated the bronze things with clear awlgrip. Looked nice but it was just for looks. I would pull the rubber bung and do what has been said above.
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