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

[Jerry Clayton]

Brad,

     One suggestion on cleaning the paddle wheel after you remove it, as per 
the instructions from the other members, is to put the unit in a cup with 
enough vinegar to cover the paddle wheel and let it soak for awhile.  This 
will help dissolve any of the crud that is keeping the wheel from turning. 
After soaking just spin the wheel both directions to make sure any 
obstructions have cleared.

Jerry
#988


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Kuether" <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 6:00 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