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

[John Van Vessem]

Joe,
   
  I had replaced the joker valve two years ago and actually ordered two of them from the manufacturer.  Your email just remined me that I have a brand new valve that I am going to replace.  Thanx Joe.
   
  John (Sojourn 645)

Joe Barrett <joe at dolphinmortgage.com> wrote:
  Hi John, if the bowl is filling up while you are away it is probably the
joker valve beneath the head pump needs replacing. It is about $9 at Wet
Marine and usually in stock.
Joe Barrett

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Van Vessem
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:11 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Head valves-- OK leave open?

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



John Van Vessem
Sojourn 645
Vallejo Yacht Club