[C320-list] Misc Questions

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Hi Joe,

It sounds like you had a full holding tank at some point and the effluent went into the vent and remains, which is most likely the problem. I don't know the best way to clear the vent, but I'm sure others have a suggestion. You may also want to check the vent screen itself and see if you have critters blocking the screen.
As the earlier thread suggests, there are many ways to use fresh water to pump, and it certainly eliminates odors. You can also try Odorloss, which eats the bacteria (not sure if KO does the same). If interested in plumbing the head with fresh water, see the description that Dick Walker has posted--takes about 15 minutes to complete--
I have a '99 (582) and have not had the rust stain problem you mention. I do keep my boat at a slip and wash it down with fresh water after every sail. Not sure if you are on a mooring or not, but this may be a factor.
My reefing block 'corrects' itself when putting any kind of tension on the reefing line so I'm wondering if something like mclube in the turning joint may help?

Regards,

Jon Vez

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From: Joseph A Tamucci <jtamucci at adelphia.net> 

> I continue to monitor and respond (as appropriate) to issues on our great 
> 320 web site. I have a couple of questions that I would appreciate hearing 
> back on. 
> 
> 1. I also have the "stinky head" problem and have been closely following 
> the thread on this. I used the chemical stuff in the past and have now 
> switched to KO but the smell persists. I intend on pursuing the fresh 
> water option during the off season. The smell though is not in the head 
> compartment but outside the boat from the vent when the head is flushed. 
> Very embarrassing when we are rafted on my starboard side. 
> 
> I assume it's the vent problem that is being discussed??? 
> 
> 2. I continue to have light brown rust stains coming from under the 
> stanchions and one long light brown stain (quarter inch wide) running all 
> the way down the bow from the bottom of the head stay brace to the 
> waterline. The outside of the brace and bolts are not showing rust; it's 
> coming from behind the brace. 
> 
> I know how to get the stains off but is this a common occurrence that the 
> 320 has??? Andante is a 1999 #619. Should I be concerned that the 
> bolts/brace may be rusting from underneath or is this superficial rust that 
> will not need immediate attention. I know Catalina doesn't use the highest 
> quality stainless. 
> 
> 3. Finally, my jiffy reefing block attached to the boom vang tends to 
> turn on its pivot during the normal course of sailing as the boom moves 
> back and forth resulting in the jiffy reefing line getting twisted. After 
> every sail I need to go forward and turn the block around its pivot point 
> to untwist the line. 
> 
> Again, is this a common occurrence others have and has anyone come up with 
> a way to keep the block from turning?? 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance for those that can respond. 
> 
> 
> 
> Joe Tamucci, Andante, #619 
> 
> 
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