[C320-list] Knot meter cleaning.... In water?

[Denny Browne]

Here in southern California, I'm told there's a little worm that clogs the knot meter impeller. It'll frequently start working again on its own, but we have to clear it manually sometimes. If you're ready with the plug, you can keep the water down to a cup or so that drains into the bilge after splashing a little on your arms.
Denny Browne
310-383-9810
denny at dennybrowne.com 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>

Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:05:55 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Knot meter cleaning....  In water?


Brad, just unscrew the ring and pull the speedo out -- you won't sink. One there is some sort of anti-leak built
in that stops most of the water and, two -- there should be a plug in that little compartment. It goes in
just like the speedo. 

I use an old tooth brush to clean mine off. Really it is no big deal.

Paul
Affinity, 657
Bay Bridge Marina




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From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:00:21 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Knot meter cleaning.... In water?

Hello everyone,

Well the Chesapeake has already claimed it first victim on my boat.  The paddle wheel for the knot meter stopped turning.  I was thinking I could dive on the boat in shallow water (would have to buy a mask, etc)
OR possibly pulling the knot meter while its in the water....  (of course plugging the hole for a bit.

Any thoughts on this, besides "be careful not to sink" ?

If its possible and does the water just drain to the bilge?

Thanks for any guidance.....

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD