These seacocks are looking like they're ready to sink our ship! Note the corroded gate valve handles, probably purchased from a hardware store, and the copper plumbing fixtures used to connect hosing for the engine raw water intake. Without an in-depth probe of existing systems, these rotten, corroded and dangerous fittings will fail at the worst possible time. 
Now this bronze through-hull and in-line ball valve is something you can really be proud of! The in-line ball valve is connected to an elbow with 1/2" NPT and 3/4" barbed hose ends, which will supply our raw water uptake to the marine head. Isabel is proud of it, and so are we!
Here's a new through-hull installed using 3M's 5200 sealant/adhesive. Once fully cured, we can be certain of the watertight integrity of this new fitting.
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