This is a message to thank all that replied to this inquiry. As a follow up I wanted to thank all that responded, Your information is so helpful and I discovered that the problem may have been operational, as I returned to the mooring this evening after leaving the valve in the "dry" position all was well. However, I will institute the maintenance measures suggested. Special thanks to all of you whose names are so common to this site. You freely give of your time and should be commended!
Jack Kelley
jjkel@massed.net
Marine "Head"
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