[C320-list] Head valves-- OK leave open?

[John Van Vessem]

Len,
   
  I leave the valves open, have not had a problem in the 5 years I've owned the boat.  However I have found that if the bowl is empty when I leave, it will fill  up when I return the next week.  So what I do now is fill the bowl up with fresh water before leaving.  I believe the top of the bowl is above the water line so water can not overflow past that.  Unless of course you have other problems that would  cause the water line to raise.
   
  John (Sojourn 645)

belairlk at aim.com wrote:
  Catalina recommends closing the head seawater intake valve and head discharge to sea valves when leaving boat. Some owners say it's OK to just leave them open, as boat won't flood. Any comments or experience to indicate they should be closed?

Len Krane
Aqua5 #1070
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John Van Vessem
Sojourn 645
Vallejo Yacht Club