Both battery bay hatches just fwd of transom have a steel rod with ball on both sides - what do they do?

Chinookie

Chinookie

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It looks like they push pull something on or off or open or shut, but it’s hidden from view. It’s maddening how Grady gave so little thought to maintenance access In 1998. I can already tell I am going to have to purchase a quality endoscope so I can figure out what goes where and what is broken.
So that I don’t flood the forum with endless questions, is there a 228 owner out there that wouldn’t mind answering questions via direct email?
thanks much
 
Most likely those are actuating rods for your Seacocks.
 
Yes, those are the Seacock actuators. Chinookie, if you are not familiar with the bilge in your boat you need to lift the livewell out so you can get down in there to make everything right before to get a surprise you're not ready for when offshore. Just remove the lid to the livewell, remove the six (i think) screws around the top of the well, remove the inlet hose and start working it up and out. Once you lift it a few inches you will be able to reach in and disconnect the drain line with the check valve in it. It's not a terribly difficult job. Not one that is fun to do when offshore though, so make things bristol in there while you are there. Check out the threads by Ky Grady on this subject and when your bilge looks like his, you are done, finished and ready for sea. :)
 
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Halfhitch said:
Yes, those are the Seacock actuators. Chinookie, if you are not familiar with the bilge in your boat you need to lift the livewell out so you can get down in there to make everything right before to get a surprise you're not ready for when offshore. Just remove the lid to the livewell, remove the six (i think) screws around the top of the well and start working it up and out. Once you lift it a few inches you will be able to reach in and disconnect the drain line with the check valve in it. It's not a terribly difficult job. Not one that is fun to do when offshore though, so make things bristol in there while you are there. Check out the threads by Ky Grady on this subject and when your bilge looks like his, you are done, finished and ready for sea. :)
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Thanks Halfhitch, I will make sure to do that!
 
I've got a 228 Seafarer, though it is a 2004 model, DM me if you wish with whatever questions you might have and I'll see if there's any I can answer. Looks like you're also in the Seattle area as well.
 
The early ones were not SS and prone to rust and breaking at the seacock handle. Your dealer should be able to assist with parts.
 
If it makes you feel better, Grady still uses those in brand new boats.
 
Mine is an '04, but should be a similar setup under your livewell.

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Are those only available from a dealer, or are they aftermarket?

For four years I've been reaching down into the village of my 180 fisherman to open and shut the seacock, this would make my life much easier.
 
The yoke itself is 5/16 x 18 thread. GW was/is getting them from THMarine, the guy in CS at THM sent me a freebie. I am going to install them on my Glacier Bay, and found the ss yokes online for about $9, and the threaded ss rods for $8. You need about 1/4-3/8 inside at the pin, and about 1 1/2 minimum throat. Make sure the pin and clip is included.
Google 'stainless clevis yoke 5/16 18'.
 
My 2000 Gulfstream, I have to reach (pain....) into the bilge. Thanks for this thread, I'm going to install that set up on my boat. Getting Old
 
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