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sdaly66
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Initially Posted - 09/08/2003 : 08:22:26

Anyone else have problems with leaking faucets? It looks like there's a crack in the plastic part of both of my faucets? Right under where the spout bends to horizontal. I also can't find a like replacement at West Marine.

This site is a GREAT resource full of VERY helpful folks.

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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 11:20:13

Hi Shawn... It helps if you include your model and year with most questions (and answers). You can record them permanently in a "signature" that appears with each post, like mine below. You can go to Profile to set that up.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 11:33:46

Thanks Dave, done.

This site is a GREAT resource full of VERY helpful folks.

250 WB 1996 Hull #205

Thank you all.

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deastburn
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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 11:52:28

I just repaired my own leaking faucets. Typically the Whale flipper pumps leak from the base and around the pump handle (sometimes it seems water comes out of them everywhere except where it is supposed to!) I bought service kits from West Marine, which include new bushings, gaskets etc. The original kits West Marine sent me were missing parts, and between West Marine and the makers I received two sets of replacement parts (excellent service from both--Whale lives in Ireland!). Soooo... I have two complete service kits for the Whale Flipper pump/faucet left over after my repairs were complete. They cost me 19.95 each, but if you (or anyone else) is interested, I would ship the kits to you for 10.00 each plus postage (probably less than $3.00). Moreover, I will send the kits in a sealed plastic bag, not the stapled bag they came in (which is why, I assume, the kits lost parts on their way to me). They are for the Whale Flipper Pump (Mark IV and V, I believe). Just email me at the address below.

Dave on "Wood Duck" (#2616)
david_eastburn@milton.edu

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sdaly66
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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 12:04:32

Thanks Dave, I'll take a look at them this weekend. I assume they are stock faucets (previous owners didn't do much in aftermarket stuff), but I have no idea who made them.

It appears though, that it is not the fitting, but a broken plastic housing where water escapes. I'll get out my digital camera and try to provide pics next week.

But I couldn't find anything resembling a replacement at WestMarine.

This site is a GREAT resource full of VERY helpful folks.

250 WB 1996 Hull #205

Thank you all.

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