[C320-list] Bilge Spaces

[drshoffner at aol.com]

The other significant source of water in my bilge was overflow from the freshwater tanks via the inspection ports on top of the tanks.? This problem was solved by using teflon pipe thread tape on the threads.? Others have used a pipe thread "goop" product from Home Depot which is reported to work better than the tape.

M. Shoffner
#171


-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk McCullough <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:34 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge Spaces


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.?
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Kirk?
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----- 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?
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> 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?
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> 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?
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> al ahlman?
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> -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Gary Magnuson"?
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>> 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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