seacock replacement handle

[DBO77]

Hello. Does anyone know the brand of the seacock Parker uses for the washdown/livewell intake so that I can look up a replacment handle. Mine was missing when I bought the boat (unless you count the pair of vicegrips latched on). Thanks.

 

[seabob4]

Either Apollo, Conbraco, or Groco. Take a pic and post, can probably tell by looking at the handle stem...

 

[mildew2]

What brand of Vise Grips????? They might work better...

 

[DBO77]

It looks very similar to the Apollo but the stem seems to be round rather than oval (could be from the vise grips but I don't see any excess material pushed around). Also, there is a difference in the casting shown by the arrow possibly with a set screw. The Apollo also lists a stainless handle and nut but I know for a fact that this handle rusted in half and the nut was bronze (unless this was a backing nut that pinched the handle to keep it from spinning on a round shaft). It came from the factory on a '99 2300 center console. Thanks again

 

[Bryan 2530]

Looks like the threads are sheared off.

 

[pelagic2530]

the apollo will most likely work just fine. looks to be the same as far as mounting goes.

 

[DBO77]

Bryan, I think you're onto something. The previous owner told me the handle broke but I think the shaft broke instead after feeling the end of it. Looks like I'll be removing the whole seacock and replacing. Any ideas for a quality replacement to fit the existing thru hull. Thanks

 

[seabob4]

I would say from a "quality" standpoint, you really can't beat Groco. You can move the stop from side to side to allow the handle to turn either direction, and the handle has a receiver in it that accepts a 3/8" ratchet for easier turning in hard to reach places (no, I'm not a salesman!)...