[C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port

[Jack McDonough]

Yes. Caps on both tanks should open. I never had a problem with that. (Lots 
of others problems, though.)




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin Bayly" <mbayly at telus.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 9:09 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Water tank inspection cap/port


> Probably a silly question, but should it be possible to open the 'cap' in
> the top of the water tanks.
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> 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.
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> 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 
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> grey cap, about 3inch diameter with course 'teeth' around the edge.
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> I'm guessing it's probably similar to this:
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> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/album87/Water_Tank_Port_Gaskets
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> Maybe those gaskets are why I couldn't undo by hand.
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> Thanks
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> Martin
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> Serendipity #1023
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