[C320-list] Bilge Spaces

[alahlm at comcast.net]

Gary
     I had the same problem with water collecting in the same spot   I added a 6" inspection plate under the ladder to access the area and keep it dry  -- there should be some pics on the web site
 
 al ahlman
    #476

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From: "Gary Magnuson" <ragtime at gte.net> 

> On my 1995 320, (# 205) I was cleaning the bilge spaces and found that the bilge 
> space under the sink, directly under the companion ladder, does not drain into 
> the bilge. Isn't there supposed to be a connection between these two? There 
> appears to be a limber hole, but it seems to be piped right past this space. I 
> can only see into the space through the 4 inch hole under the port floor 
> section. I used my wet vac to draw about 4 gallons out through the inspection 
> hole. Any suggestions how to get this section to drain. I also notice that the 
> compartment where the bilge pump is located, isn't the lowest point in the 
> floor. Plan A was to wash and rinse each section and have it drain aft to the 
> bilge pump. The water seems to drain forward toward the base of the mast. 
> Thanks, 
> Gary Magnuson #205