[C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port

[Martin Bayly]

Probably a silly question, but should it be possible to open the 'cap' in
the top of the water tanks.

 

Set about sanitizing my water system over the weekend using the instructions
in the Catalina manual, given that the boat is new to me and not sure when
it was last done.

 

Wanted to peak inside the tank by opening the main cap on top, but couldn't
budge it.  Will maybe take a strap wrench to it next time I'm on board, but
wanted to check and make sure it is supposed to move!?   On my #1023, its a
grey cap, about 3inch diameter with course 'teeth' around the edge.

 

I'm guessing it's probably similar to this:

 

http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album87/Water_Tank_Port_Gaskets

 

Maybe those gaskets are why I couldn't undo by hand.

 

Thanks

Martin

Serendipity #1023