[C320-list] Misc Questions

[Pat Moriarty]

I had the same problems and tried everything. Then I bought a new 
tank and all new plumbing now no problem. I think the previous owner, 
a live aboard, just used the shore facilities and the tank wasn't 
pumped regularly. I first replaced the plumbing which had permeated 
and it helped but when I pulled the tank it was too rank to be even 
near it. So I guess a 10 year old tank can go bad. I call this the 
best upgrade I have done to the boat.

Pat

#130

At 04:15 PM 8/8/2006, you wrote:
>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