[C320-list] PSS Shaft Seal

[Ray Durand]

I just installed the vented shaft seal version on my 320.  The installation 
instructions say that you should run the vent hose to a location that is 
near the centerline of the boat and at least two feet above the waterline. 
I ran my vent line back towards the transom, along the same path as the 
muffler exhaust hose, up the bulkhead where the aft cabin access door is, 
then up near the opening for the rear/port locker.  I secured the end of the 
hose to the fresh water (stern shower) valves using tie wraps.  The hose is 
fairly inexpensive and for peace of mind, I think it's best to get the end 
as high as possible.  At rest, the water only rises about 6 inches above the 
shaft seal, but when you're heeled over, I suspect it gets higher (haven't 
looked yet).  Plumbing the vent hose to a water source is recommended for 
boat speeds over 12 knots.  I don't think we need to worry about that on our 
boats!

Ray Durand #822

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] PSS Shaft Seal


> Russ,
>
> FYI
>
> My most recent contacts with PSS give a little different story than 
> previous
> discussions. In the past they told me to just run the hose up a bulkhead
> somewhere and fasten it securely above the waterline. A couple weeks ago 
> at
> Strictly Sail they told me to definitely plumb the hose to a pressure 
> water
> source. Yesterday on the phone they told me to do which ever is most
> convenient. Now that I've got that settled (not).....I'm looking for what
> Catalina uses for a water source.
>
> JeffC
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Russell Monaco" <russgm at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 10:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PSS Shaft Seal
>
>
>> me too!
>> russ monaco
>>
>> Jeff Church <jjemail at comcast.net> wrote:I just ordered a vented graphite
>> collar to replace the original unvented collar on my PSS seal. I'd like 
>> to
>> know where Catalina attaches the vent line on newer boats that had the
>> seal installed as original equipment. If someone can email a photo I'd
>> very much appreciate the assistance.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> JeffC
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