[C320-list] Plasticky Smell From Head Area

[Robert Seastream]

We have the same problem!  It's definitely a plastic smell, not 
burning.  We just got (November) a 2002 C320, hull 906.  We thought it 
was a 'new boat/car smell'.  It's strongest in the head and smells 
similar to the waste tank plastic.  Airing the boat removes the odor 
from all but the head.  We'd like a cure other than one of those 
'christmas trees'.

Bob


On Jun 28, 2006, at 10:19 PM, FSenft at aol.com wrote:

>
> Hi All:
> We are experiencing an odd smell below deck in  our 3-year-old 320. 
> Would
> love some advice.
> Hard to describe smells, but it is a plasticky/  burning odor, almost 
> like
> fresh PVC. It seems to arrive from the head, but could  be from the 
> aft closet
> -- or anything nearby. It has been going on for over a  year and is 
> strongest 
> when hatches have been shut for a while. Had  suggestions that could 
> be battery
> (no, replaced and oft filled) the head  treatment (no, several brands 
> tried,
> incl eco bleach) or engine (doubtful, wrong  smell).
> Any suggestions would be great. Tough to  invite guests over with this 
> going
> on.
> Cheers,
> Jon
>