[C320-list] Bilge Spaces

[Kirk McCullough]

Part of the issue is to keep water out of the 320. Install a dripless shaft 
seal if you dont have one. It's a big improvement. Then vacuum out that area 
once every 2-3 years to get out the water that may come in from other 
sources.

Kirk

#124
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jane & Ken" <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 5:50 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge Spaces


> Gary and Al,  the first several hundred 320's built did not really have a 
> "bilge" and there is space between the twolayers of fiberglass which 
> allows water to collect and eventually that water finds its way into the 
> hollow structual members where it cannot escape.  The factory answer to 
> this design flaw is to drill holes, vac the water out and plug the holes 
> (then hope no more water gets in??).  There are many pics on the web--or 
> used to be--  I just raise the bow with a lifting strap, place all the 
> weight (friends) I can in the aft cockpit, give them a beer and vac any 
> water I have collected.  I enlarged the inspection hole to 10 inches for 
> easier access.  I bought the boat new and have enjoyed sailing her and 
> adding things as the years went by.   Regards,  Ken & Jane Cathey  O'BUOY 
> #219
>
> alahlm at comcast.net wrote:  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
>
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Gary Magnuson"
>
>> 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
>
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