[C320-list] PSS Shaft Seal

[Jeff Church]

Ray,

Thanks for the info. I was hoping that I could run the hose up the bulkhead 
above the engine. I guess there is no way to hide it there. I'll look next 
time I get out to the boat.

JeffC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Durand" <durand.mail at verizon.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 8:34 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] PSS Shaft Seal


>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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