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

[Irving Grunes]

Brad,
And some people only leave the paddle wheel in the water when they are
sailing.
Because it only cruds up when standing still, they pull it to keep it clean.
Irv Grunes
Isle of White, 2001 #851
Sue Creek, Middle River

On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 12:35 PM, Jerry Clayton <jsea at prodigy.net> wrote:

> 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
>