[C320-list] Winterizing

[Jeffrey Hare]

Hi Hank,

   I've used the compressor for years.  It doesn't take much pressure at
all.  20-40 lbs is really enough.  Actually, I now find that a shop vac
works just fine and lets you vac the junk out of your water tanks, and suck
up any water that pooled in the shower sump, bilge, etc.. 

You can do the complete job from under the sink pretty easily by
disconnecting a few lines and opening certain faucets.

I've found that I can use the shopvac to drain the Water heater pretty
quickly this way too.

I won't be using the compressor any more after the shop vac success though..

-Jeff



-----Original Message-----
From: Henry LeSieur [mailto:hankles at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 10:32 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Winterizing

Some owners have mentioned using an air compressor to blow the water out of
the tanks and lines. I have a 250 PSI 12 volt compressor and was wondering
if this is powerful enough to do the job. Also, what do you do to prevent
air from escaping from around the deck fitting and vent(s)?
   
  Thanks, in advance
   
  Hank
  #331

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Today's Topics:

1. Re: Water lines ( Sea-teck) (JPMESA at aol.com) 2. Re: Water lines (
Sea-teck) (JPMESA at aol.com) 3. Re: Water lines ( Sea-teck)
(Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com)


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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:27:53 EDT
From: JPMESA at aol.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water lines ( Sea-teck)
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
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On the early 320 ( Holokai 2 1994) or at least on mine they use Sea -tech in
NC for the aft shower, hoses & fittings. Here is the contacts. Both Whale &
Sea-tech used 15 mm water lines.

Emily Harris


Sea Tech, Inc. 
Sales and Marketing Services Manager
910-763-3710
_eharris at seatechinc.com_ (mailto:eharris at seatechinc.com)
_www.seatechinc.com_ (http://www.seatechinc.com/) 



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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:37:47 EDT
From: JPMESA at aol.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water lines ( Sea-teck)
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Also, when I had to change out my fittings ( hose connectors etc ) they were
frozen in place. Three of us tried to slide them off, but I ended up cutting
them away. Just make sure you have enough line to do that. Later, I cut the
fittings apart and it looked like the hose and fitting were welded together.
JOHN


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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:48:50 -0700
From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water lines ( Sea-teck)
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JP,

If you have a chance this weekend, can you measure the diameter of your
genoa sheets and post it on the list...

Thanks

Ps...missing a great time at the Isthmus this weekend...really calm
conditions and 80F Thurs and Fri, looks like more of the same boring weather
today! :)

3 - C320's: Selkie, Bellezza, Tropo
1 - C387: Spring Fever
1 - CM440: cuba libre 3
------Original Message------
From: JP Mesa
To: Catalina 320 List
ReplyTo: Catalina 320 List
Sent: Oct 28, 2006 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water lines ( Sea-teck)

[Sent by: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com ] Also, when I had to change out
my fittings ( hose connectors etc ) they were frozen in place. Three of us
tried to slide them off, but I ended up cutting them away. Just make sure
you have enough line to do that.
Later, I cut
the fittings apart and it looked like the hose and fitting were welded
together. JOHN

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OD

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