Motorize ball valve

[Southriver]

Keep my r23 on a lift .each time put boat in and out must open or close thru hull valves for head and a/c .otherwise must prime system if it drains. Looking at 3/4 “ us solid stainless steel 12v valve to avoid going into the bilge to manually open and close each time.looking for input thanks

 

[bob daily]

Southriver, You should be able to order on line. Amazon has them listed between $25 and $50 depending on brass or stainless. If plumbed in between hull valve and equipment should work!
You will have to decide on normally open or normally closed, I would think normally closed so not using power when on the lift. You may also want a indicator light by the switch to show position of valve.
Good luck on t h e modification and please post pictures when completed. Bob

 

[knotflying]

Don't use brass, use bronze, if you can get it. This is the preferred material for marine use. If bronze is not available then the stainless. I assume you will be installing it and it will be isolated from the other fittings, but it should still be bonded. In my opinion, I like to keep things simple. Seems like a maintenance issue down the pike. Additionally opening up the hatch and seeing things in the bilge before leaving is a good check.

 

[GaylesFaerie]

Additionally opening up the hatch and seeing things in the bilge before leaving is a good check.

+1

 

[watson1987]

Normally closed would worry me if there wasn't a way to override the solenoid. If it fails you're a sitting duck.

 

[bob daily]

Another option would be a reach rod. Available at any hardware store. Bob

 

[rpmerrill]

I was always taught to operate the seacocks frequently. When leaving the boat for more than a day I would close the seacocks and opening them was the first thing on my checklist upon returning to the boat. As previously posted, it is also a good time to take a peek at the bilge to be sure things are ship shape. (No, I didn't check the oil every day, however.)

Keeping the seacocks free and moving is a very important thing. When you suddenly need to close one it is good to know it will operate.