Proper Sea Cock position for "First Time Splash" R-25

[bigdealsam]

Ready to drop my new to me 2012 R25 into the water however I want to make sure I have the various sea cocks and valves in the proper position. I do not see anything in the R27 Owners Manual (R25 and R27 apparently use the same manual)

Can any of you seasoned Tugnuts direct me to a source that might provide a bit of info please? Youtube video? Tugnuts discussion? etc. I really hate to ask such a basic question however I would also hate to damage my new boat by not having the valves in the correct position on her maiden voyage. Much appreciated.

 

[scross]

The seacock valve handle moved perpendicular to the pipe means the flow is stopped at the valve. The handle parallel to the pipe means the valve is open and fluids (e.g. water) can move through the valve. Before starting the engine the seacock valve handle must be open by being parallel to the pipe. When you leave the boat or even for a long time with the engine off it is a good habit to close the seacock valve by turning the handle perpendicular to the pipe.
You should have checklists for every step required to launch the boat from trailer, docking, leaving the dock and retrieving the boat to the trailer. Seacock lever position is a VERY critical checklist item! Follow these checklists as if your life depended on it! Lots of checklist suggestions on this site if you search for them...

 

[dclagett]

Congratulations on your new boat. You picked a winner.

I have not found any information of that detail written on the R25SC.

If this is your first time splash don’t forget the hull drain plug. It is located on the starboard side aft where the bottom of the hull meets the keel.

As far as seacocks go, on the R25SC it does not have the traditional seacock. It has a thru hull with a ball valve attached. These ball valves are closed when the handle is 90 degrees to the valve body and open when the handle is parallel to the valve body. The main ball valve to open for engine operation is under the engine hatch on the starboard side. The valve feeds a large sea strainer which supplies sea water to the engine, head, and raw water wash down. Depending on your boat equipment configuration, you may have 2 other ball valves, one for A/C and one for the generator. Both of these valves are located on the port side under the engine hatch. These do not need to be in the open position unless you are going to operate that equipment.

One other valve to open prior to starting the engine is the fuel valve. It is also a ball valve and is located under the step as you enter the cabin. On my boat I have a black access pannel on the face of the lower step. Opening the pannel will allow you access to the valve which is on the top of the fuel tank. If you have a generator there will be 2 valves on the top of the fuel tank.

If you have a Volvo Penta engine there are 2 other valves under the engine hatch. These valves are for providing engine coolant for the hot water heater and the cabin heater. These valves can be either in the open or closed position for basic boat operation. They are also ball valves and are located near the oil dip stick and the back of the engine. If you have a Yanmar engine I am not familiar with that configuration.

What I have stated above is the standard factory configuration for a 2014 R25SC, I assume your 2012 is probably the same. Also, if the prior owner has made modifications to the boat the configuration may differ.

I hope this helps.

 

[bigdealsam]

The seacock valve handle moved perpendicular to the pipe means the flow is stopped at the valve. The handle parallel to the pipe means the valve is open and fluids (e.g. water) can move through the valve. Before starting the engine the seacock valve handle must be open by being parallel to the pipe. When you leave the boat or even for a long time with the engine off it is a good habit to close the seacock valve by turning the handle perpendicular to the pipe.
You should have checklists for every step required to launch the boat from trailer, docking, leaving the dock and retrieving the boat to the trailer. Seacock lever position is a VERY critical checklist item! Follow these checklists as if your life depended on it! Lots of checklist suggestions on this site if you search for them...

Thanks so much! When the boat arrived the seacock valvue was in the parallel position. I "assumed" it was in the correct running position however "assumed" has sunk a lot of vessels over the years. lol
I appreciate your affirmation of my thoughts. MUCH appreciated. Sam

 

[bigdealsam]

Congratulations on your new boat. You picked a winner.

I have not found any information of that detail written on the R25SC.

If this is your first time splash don’t forget the hull drain plug. It is located on the starboard side aft where the bottom of the hull meets the keel.

As far as seacocks go, on the R25SC it does not have the traditional seacock. It has a thru hull with a ball valve attached. These ball valves are closed when the handle is 90 degrees to the valve body and open when the handle is parallel to the valve body. The main ball valve to open for engine operation is under the engine hatch on the starboard side. The valve feeds a large sea strainer which supplies sea water to the engine, head, and raw water wash down. Depending on your boat equipment configuration, you may have 2 other ball valves, one for A/C and one for the generator. Both of these valves are located on the port side under the engine hatch. These do not need to be in the open position unless you are going to operate that equipment.

One other valve to open prior to starting the engine is the fuel valve. It is also a ball valve and is located under the step as you enter the cabin. On my boat I have a black access pannel on the face of the lower step. Opening the pannel will allow you access to the valve which is on the top of the fuel tank. If you have a generator there will be 2 valves on the top of the fuel tank.

If you have a Volvo Penta engine there are 2 other valves under the engine hatch. These valves are for providing engine coolant for the hot water heater and the cabin heater. These valves can be either in the open or closed position for basic boat operation. They are also ball valves and are located near the oil dip stick and the back of the engine. If you have a Yanmar engine I am not familiar with that configuration.

What I have stated above is the standard factory configuration for a 2014 R25SC, I assume your 2012 is probably the same. Also, if the prior owner has made modifications to the boat the configuration may differ.

I hope this helps.

Thanks so much for the info. I followed your advice and dropped her in. She's floating so far so we must be somewhere near correct. lol I appreciate the info. Sam