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METSTRADE 2025 in Amsterdam
METSTRADE 2025 in Amsterdam
When it comes to Marine Suppliers we all head to METSTRADE in November held in Amsterdam for the biggest trade show globally.
NSW Flying 11 State Titles sponsored by Allen
NSW Flying 11 State Titles sponsored by Allen
The first round of the NSW Flying 11 States has been run at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. 
Barton Marine release a new Catalogue in time for METSTRADE
Barton Marine release a new Catalogue in time for METSTRADE
Barton's new product catalogue is now available to download. Discover the full Barton Marine range laid out in one comprehensive, easy to read booklet.
Boat Window designs by Man Ship Marine
Boat Window designs by Man Ship Marine
When it comes to boat windows and windows in a coastal environment with a nautical style, the types of windows used play a crucial role in ensuring safety, functionality, and aesthetics.
New Allen Catalogue just in time for Spring 2025
New Allen Catalogue just in time for Spring 2025
Allen have released their latest Catalogue with LOTS of new products! It is also great to open it up and see a photo of a 16ft Skiff as well as a photo of Locky's hands whilst working on an 18ft Skiff.
Fittings and Tuning Guide for the Melges 15 by Allen
Fittings and Tuning Guide for the Melges 15 by Allen
If you are looking to upgrade or replace the hardware on your Melges 15, it helps to know exactly which fittings you need and what their role is on the boat.
What is a Snatch Block and how are they used?
What is a Snatch Block and how are they used?
Snatch Blocks work by having an opening mechanism for the side cheek that allows easy insertion of a rope or cable.
Building Your Customised Marelon Valve - Forespar
Building Your Customised Marelon Valve - Forespar

Seacock / Valve MaterialsMARELON is an extremely strong, marine-grade, polymer composite for long term use in all applications.

Create Customised Valves Manufactured To Fit Your Exact OEM Specs

• For Use Above or Below Waterline
• Exclusive Polymer Formulation That Will Never Corrode
• Can be Used with Any Hull Material
• Requires No Bonding Wires
• Immune to Lightning Strike Damage
• Saves Weight for Better Speed & Efficiency

MARELON products are ABYC compliant and can be used above and below the waterline.

Over 2400 different MARELON valve configurations are available, as well as thru-hulls, fittings, vented loops, water strainers, and other commonly used plumbing parts.

Marelon Pro Series Valve

How To Spec Your Custom Pro Series™ Valve Part Number

Just select your desired Base, Body & Top style. Then enter the corresponding style number into the appropriate column of the product number sequence as shown in the examples.

Marelon Plumbing Valves Breakup Example

Forespar’s popular Marelon® Pro Series™ valves are available in many custom configurations made to fit your exact specifications. Use this guide to determine the correct top, body and base components needed to fit your needs.

Select Valve Components for Your Custom Valve Using the Number Codes

Just select your desired Base, Body & Top style from the choices available. Then enter the corresponding style number into the appropriate column of the product number sequence table.

Base Options: The third digit in the six digit sequence indicates the base, or bottom of the valve. 

Marelon Valve Base Options1 Flanged, seacock base with mushroom head buttress threaded thru-hull
2 Flanged, seacock base with a flush head buttress threaded thru-hull
3 Female NPSM threaded base
4 Straight barbed tailpipe
5 90 degree elbow barbed tailpipe
6 Flanged, seacock base with screened flush head buttress threaded thru-hull
7 Flanged, seacock base with screened mushroom head buttress threaded thru-hull
8 Black thru-hull (standard is white)
9 NEW - Extra long thru-hull (5-3/4” long)

 

Marelon Valve Body Options

Body Options: The fourth digit in the six digit sequence indicates the body, or middle section of the valve. 

1 Straight flow, single port with a thru-hull plug for use with our buttress thru-hulls
2 Double port, Y-valve with body barb opposite the handle with a thru-hull plug
3 Straight flow, single port with no thru-hull plug; only a flush cap on the handle
4 Double port, Y-valve with body barb opposite the handle with a flush cap on the handle
5 Double port “Dual Drain” with the body barb opposite the handle and a thru-hull plug
6 Double port “Dual Drain” with the body barb opposite the handle and flush cap handle

 

Top Options: The fifth digit in the six digit sequence indicates the top section of the valve. 

Marelon Valve Top Options3 Female Threads
4 Straight Hose Barb Tailpipe
5 Low Profile 90 degree elbow hose barb.
6 Blank top only (used on very few configurations-with body 5 & 6 only)
7 NOT SHOWN - Female garden hose fitting (used only on engine flush-out valves-body #2 & 4)

 

Valve Size Options: The sixt digit indicates the valve size

Valve Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/8" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2"
Code 2 3 4 0-4 5 6 8

 

Y Valve vs Dual Drain

The Difference Between Y-Valves and Dual Drain Valves

Y-Valve - Y-valves have 3 modes: Off, A-B connected, and B-C connected. They can be used to divert water between a head system, a holding tank, and fresh water or to send raw water from a single input to two separate outputs.

Dual Drain - Dual Drain valves have 2 modes: A-B-C connected, and off. They can be used to provide raw water to multiple systems, or discharge multiple systems with a single drain.

Optional Valve Modifiers Codes: Special valve modifications indicated at the end of the part number:
N - Specifies an NPSM straight threaded base for seacock valves, allowing the valve to be installed on a standard thru hull.
No thru hull or handle plug will be included on a valve with this option.
B - Specifies a BSP threaded base. (1” – 2”) No thru-hull or handle plug is provided.
C - Specifies a chromed mushroom head buttress thread thru-hull.
L - The top elbow needs to face left. (From the point of view looking at the top of the valve, with the handle facing 'down'.
R - The top elbow needs to face right.
E - Specifies the valve is to be used with an ROV electric motor. (OEM only)
V - Specifies an anti-venturi style thru hull to be paired with the valve. Does not include thru-hull plug.
K - Specifies a handle lock-off plate to satisfy USCG requirements, usable with standard padlocks. (Only available on 1" & 2" sizes)
Z - Specifies a Large Speed Scoop. (Only available on 1-1/2” & 2” valve sizes)

 

Choosing what you require can be complicated due to the many options available.  Forespar have some great Catalogues and Tech sheets to help make the process easier.

Allen's Flying Fifteen Boat Tour
Allen's Flying Fifteen Boat Tour
At the Flying Fifteen World Championships in Weymouth, Mark Jardine and team put the spotlight on one particular boat, Charles Apthorp’s Allen-fitted Flying Fifteen, featured in the video below.
Sydney Boat Show 2025 - Showcasing our range
Sydney Boat Show 2025 - Showcasing our range
We had a big 4 days at the Sydney Boat Show and want to thank all those who stopped by our stand for a chat.