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SEA COCK: A through hull valve, a shut off on a plumbing or drain pipe between the vessel's interior and the sea.
SEA ROOM: A safe distance from the shore or other hazards.

 


sea cock
Through-hull fitting with a valve between the interior and the exterior of the boat.
seaworthy
Ability to handle rough weather. Also called sea-kindly.

sea cock - A valve used to prevent water from entering at a through hull.
sea kindly - A boat that comfortable in rough weather.
sea level - The average level of the oceans, used when finding water depths or land elevations.

sea cock - A through-hull fitting with valve that controls the flow of water between the vessel's exterior and interior.
seakindly - A vessel's ability to move comfortable (without undue strain) in rough seas.

Sea Cocks - Valves just inside of the through hulls to close off water or drain lines
Secure - To make safe
Sentinel - Extra weight attached to the rode that is lowered halfway down to pull the anchor line further down ...

Each sea cock has two handles, an "L" shaped one, and a "T" shaped one. The L handle is the valve itself, open when vertical, closed when horizontal. The T handle is a friction lock for the valve.

SEA COCK, SEA CONNECTION A sea valve secured to the plating of the vessel below the waterline for use in flooding tanks, magazines, etc., to supply water to pumps, and for similar purposes. SEAM A term applied to an edge joint.

Location and operation of all sea cocks
Understanding of bilge pumps procedures, including manual pump
Location of flares and fire extinguishers
Windlass: electric and manual procedures in case of power failure ...

Sea Cock: A valve in the hull that protects the plumbing pipes of a yacht to water from outside the vessel
Securite: A safety signal that precedes a warning ...

Fittings attached through the hull to which a sea cock and hose, a transducer, or other device is attached.

The engine's sea water intake sea cock is open.
#6. The engine has enough oil.
#7. Check coolant level.
#8. Check the engine's belts and hoses.
#9. Check the holding tank level.
#10. Check the weather.
#11.

Sea cock A valve used to prevent water from entering at a through hull. Secure To make fast. To stow an object or tie it in place. Sheathing A covering to protect the bottom of a boat.

See also: Hull, Shore, Rudder, Block, Point