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Engine and Drive Train / Raw Water Pump--Source for British Standard Pipe Thread to Barb Fittings?

« on: May 12, 2021, 09:32:50 PM »

Hi All,

I am replacing my Volvo 858065 raw water pump which came with a two piece "anchor" that held the slip joints and hose on the inlet and outlet sides. I am installing, instead, a Johnson (10-35157) British Standard Pipe (BSP) threaded pump (thank you Rusty Pelican for pumpvendor.com tip in one of your postings).  I need to find two 3/8" BSP bronze male threaded pipe to barb fittings somewhere online, but I can only find NPT.  Does anyone know of an online source of BSP threaded pipe (it must be bronze, not brass)?  Your help would be greatly appreciated. 

Alternatively, I can order the pump with slip joints on either side and use the anchors to secure them, but I have never worked with slip joints before and I am concerned I will not know how to install them without leaks.  Can anyone tell me how tightening the slip joints work? Thanks.

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Ports & Hatches / Re: Hatchmasters--Has anyone Used Them?

« on: August 01, 2019, 12:13:14 PM »

Hi Alma,

Thanks for the quick response.  I read with envy all the DIY action on this forum--Sadly, I'm in an urban environment with no access to a workshop, although I enjoy DIY projects when I have the space/tools. 

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Ports & Hatches / Hatchmasters--Has anyone Used Them?

« on: July 29, 2019, 12:14:34 PM »

Hi All,

I have developed the typical leaks between the Bomar Lexan glass and frame in my two hatches.  Has anyone sent the top of their hatches to Hatchmasters  in Connecticut for repair with acrylic glass and new gaskets?  They don't replace with Lexan.  I've read good reviews on other forums, blogs and web sites.  Thanks.