Customer ratings

Ball Valves

96% recommend SVB
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Ingo K.
by Ingo K. Flag of Germany 5/20/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 74205 in use on a Jeanneau - Sun Odyssey 40 DS
Not cheap, but good.
Good quality, easy to install, does what it's supposed to.
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This item was rated via MyBoat on Bénéteau - First 27.7 S.
Gilles F.
by Gilles F. Flag of France 3/21/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 78029 in use on a Bénéteau - Oceanis Clipper 361
Perfect quality
The first ones I installed are over 20 years old with no deterioration or loss of flexibility.
Easy installation (MS polymer sealant).

Be aware that these valves are larger than brass or bronze ones. See the "technical data sheet" on the SVB website to avoid any issues.
SVB offers the most comprehensive and highly competitive range.
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Dirk L.
by Dirk L. Flag of Germany 3/8/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 78027
Everything fits
It was quick and easy to assemble. It fits and holds.
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Markus P.
by Markus P. Flag of Germany 12/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78028
Good, but very bulky
Good seacock, but so large that you should definitely measure beforehand to make sure it fits.

If necessary, you can save some space with the shorter lever available as an accessory.
Joost T.
by Joost T. Flag of Netherlands 12/2/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78027
Excellent quality, quick delivery service!
Excellent quality, quick delivery service!
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Joost T.
by Joost T. Flag of Netherlands 12/2/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78028
Excellent quality, quick delivery service!
Excellent quality, quick delivery service!
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Joost T.
by Joost T. Flag of Netherlands 12/2/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78026
Excellent quality, quick delivery service!
Excellent quality, quick delivery service!
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Thiéry D.
by Thiéry D. Flag of France 11/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78029
Perfect
Lloyds certification is a plus.
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Thiéry D.
by Thiéry D. Flag of France 11/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78026
Perfect
Lloyds certification is a plus.
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Christian S.
by Christian S. Flag of Germany 11/15/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78026
TOP
True design. It doesn't get any better than this!
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Matthias Z.
by Matthias Z. Flag of Germany 7/9/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78032 in use on a X-Yachts A/S - X-372
Good quality
Easy to install, closes easily and reliably.
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Olivier H.
by Olivier H. Flag of France 4/27/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78026
This product seems very high quality and easy to install. See how it works!
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Thorsten M.
by Thorsten M. Flag of Germany 2/20/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78039
Trudesign passages and valves
There is actually no point in giving a review. You can't be dissatisfied with SVB. Absolutely friendly, competent and always very committed employees who always help you, even if you ask stupid questions. I buy all the parts I need from SVB. Where else? Thank you SVB
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Thorsten M.
by Thorsten M. Flag of Germany 2/20/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78029
Trudesign passages and valves
There is actually no point in giving a review. You can't be dissatisfied with SVB. Absolutely friendly, competent and always very committed employees who always help you, even if you ask stupid questions. I buy all the parts I need from SVB. Where else? Thank you SVB
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Thorsten M.
by Thorsten M. Flag of Germany 2/20/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78027
Trudesign passages and valves
There is actually no point in giving a review. You can't be dissatisfied with SVB. Absolutely friendly, competent and always very committed employees who always help you, even if you ask stupid questions. I buy all the parts I need from SVB. Where else? Thank you SVB
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Thorsten M.
by Thorsten M. Flag of Germany 2/20/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 78032
Trudesign passages and valves
There is actually no point in giving a review. You can't be dissatisfied with SVB. Absolutely friendly, competent and always very committed employees who always help you, even if you ask stupid questions. I buy all the parts I need from SVB. Where else? Thank you SVB
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Ulrich R.
by Ulrich R. Flag of Germany 12/2/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78032
ball valve
smooth running
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Ulrich R.
by Ulrich R. Flag of Germany 12/2/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78028
ball valve
smooth running
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Ulrich R.
by Ulrich R. Flag of Germany 12/2/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78026
ball valve
smooth running
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Joanne P.
by Joanne P. Flag of France 11/10/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78032
very good trudesign valves and through-hulls
Since I tried it, I only swear by truedesign.
Everything is designed so that it fits perfectly, with the least possible risk of leakage. The material of the sphere is not likely to get stuck. I appreciate that there is a system for recording the closed valve to avoid the risk of error.
The valve is a little bulky, but I imagine it is difficult to make more compact.
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Emre A.
by Emre A. Flag of Germany 9/11/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78039
I can only recommend
There is no better alternative for use on our boat in the Mediterranean!
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canac J.
by canac J. Flag of France 5/1/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78032
Quality product
Bulky but high quality valves
Vincent L.
by Vincent L. Flag of New Caledonia 1/8/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 78032
You very good material
Very good quality, order respected. Hull fittings, valves and tips and even strainers, all changed. It's clean and sure. Happy !
Thomas D.
by Thomas D. Flag of Germany 12/1/2023 Verified purchase Variant: 78039
High quality
I will be replacing all 22 through-hulls with trudesign products
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