Help on pipes

[Madbiker]

Hi there very new to this iv recently got a 26dt dawncraft and there are 2 pipes going throught the bottom of the boat with stop cocks on what are they for please

[Phil Ambrose]

Welcome aboard, firstly, where do the pipes come from? tracing them back may well answer your own question.

Generally pipes passing through the bottom of the hull are usually associated with raw water cooling or to provide a supply of water for a sea toilet, maybe even an outlet for a sea toilet. What diameter are the pipes, any other clues would be helpful.

Phil

Edited June 12, 2016 by Phil Ambrose

[MtB]

They are 'sea cocks', designed for drawing sea (or canal) water into the boat then returning it to the sea (or canal).

 

The purpose of this is usually for engine cooling, but there can be other uses. Best capped off if not connected to anything.

[Madbiker]

here are the 2 pipes

Edited June 12, 2016 by Madbiker

[MtB]

Where in the boat is that? Can you post a wider view so we can see the context please?

[Madbiker]

Sorry not at boat yard now but it's on the port site next to where the wc is

[twbm]

Sorry not at boat yard now but it's on the port site next to where the wc is

 

I think that's your answer - sea-toilet removed at some time, one was fresh water in, the other not-so-fresh out.

[Madbiker]

thank you for your help guys

[MtB]

Yer welcome.

 

Where do we send the bill?

 

 

 

 

(Just kiddin'!)

[Madbiker]

Always get you a pint or brew if your ever my way ?

[Phil Ambrose]

I think that's your answer - sea-toilet removed at some time, one was fresh water in, the other not-so-fresh out.

 

As per my post, old fittings like this are best capped off as MtB suggested.

Phil

I think that's your answer - sea-toilet removed at some time, one was fresh water in, the other not-so-fresh out.

 

As per my post, old fittings like this are best capped off as MtB suggested.

Phil

[Murflynn]

is the boat afloat?

 

if so, open the sea cocks and see what happens - you'll soon find out what they are for

[Giant]

They are for scuttling the boat to avoid it being captured and used by the enemy, of course.

[Murflynn]

They are for scuttling the boat to avoid it being captured and used by the enemy, of course.

AKA paranoia spigots.