[C320-list] RE: Two Questions from San Diego 2004 C-320

[Jeff Church]

You might also check the drain valve. Mine was leaking from the stem. I 
replace it with a standard gate valve that I bought at a hardware store.

JeffC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 11:32 PM
Subject: RE: [C320-list] RE: Two Questions from San Diego 2004 C-320


> See my responses.  David I hope you are planning to come to the regatta in
> September.
>
> 1. The water heater should not be putting water into the bilge; you either
> have a leak in the hot water line or the water heater high temp device is
> allowing water to excape.  Check the lines and the heater after it is on 
> for
> a while.  By the way, shitting off the heater is one of the things you
> should do when ever you leave the boat.
>
> 2. The spots are from our Dan Diego water.  Most towll off after all 
> washes.
> I am trying a new product from Mr. Clean (P&G)that is for cars and works
> well.  The company data follows, it does seem to work well with our hard
> water:
>
> Car System Includes:
>
> Mr.Clean AutoDryT Device
> 6.7 fl oz (200ml) Soap -With Dry Rinse PolymerT
> Starter Filter - Uses filter technology from the makers of PurR for
> spot-free results; Disposable
> Mr.Clean AutoDry Soap
>
> The first part of the Mr.Clean AutoDryT Carwash
> Dry Rinse PolymerT sheets water off your car for fast drying
> Easily removes dirt and grime
> Leaves no film or residue
> Works with Mr.Clean AutoDry Filter to leave your car incredibly clean and
> shiny
> Mr.Clean AutoDry Filter
> Mr.Clean AutoDryT filter utilizes filter technology from the makers of 
> PurR
>
> The second part of the Mr.Clean AutoDry Carwash
> Removes water impurities which cause spots, even in hard water
> Includes a color-change indicator that changes from black to brown when it
> is exhausted
> Works with Mr.Clean AutoDry Soap to dry your car spot-free every time
> Number of uses varies on factors such as water hardness and usage
> Cheers,
>
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Detrick, David (GE
> Commercial Finance)
> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 4:23 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] RE: Two Questions from San Diego 2004 C-320
>
>
> Sending this again--not sure if it was posted correctly the first time.
> thanks
>> _____________________________________________
>> From: Detrick, David (GE Commercial Finance)
>> Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 10:06 PM
>> To: 'C320-List at catalina320.com'
>> Subject: Two Questions from San Diego 2004 C-320
>>
>> 1. Does running the heater generate water that goes to the bilge. Pump
>> is running  more often than usual since running heater at a minumum
>> temperatue setting.
>>
>> 2. When washing down the boat exterior after a saltwater sail, is it
>> necessary to use soap to better remove the saltwater? I am using soap
>> and getting a ton of water spots after it drys.
>>
>> Is there a soap to use that will not have these water spot problems.
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