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

[Annie Bennett]

I think you're right Jeff.  He knew I was a bit nervous about getting  
it in properly.
Annie

On 23/08/2009, at 10:34 PM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Hi Annie,
>
> He may have suggested that because when you do it that way, it would  
> be more obvious to you when you've lined it up right.
>
> It will insert most of the way no matter which orientation you  
> install it, but will only drop in fully when the arrow is forward.   
> Turning it doesn't lock it though,  the threaded ring does that.
>
> -Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Annie Bennett <annie at sydneyprivatesailing.com.au>
>
> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:37:18
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Knot meter cleaning....  In water?
>
>
> Jeff, I don't have a knot meter on our current Topcat. I asked not to
> have one when we ordered the boat - but I remember the shipwright
> showing me to insert the plug with the arrow pointing to 10 o'clock &
> then turning it clockwise until the arrow pointed straight up towards
> the bow.  It seemed to help it lock it into position
> Annie Bennett
> Topcat
>
> On 23/08/2009, at 1:13 PM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
>> Brad,
>>
>> Here is some info on this unit.
>>
>> 1) A few paper towels are all you should need to clean up what comes
>> in.
>>
>> 2) As mentioned, there is a dummy plug that is the same as the
>> paddle wheel plug (except has a no paddle wheel on the end).  Both
>> plug and paddle wheel should (usually) have a large SS ring attached
>> to the top to help with removal/install. I have mine both attached
>> to a cord to keep them near each other in the floor compartment.
>>
>> 3) Note that both the plug and paddle wheel have a triangle arrow on
>> top which should point towards the bow when installing.  This is
>> important since it will only seat fully in this orientation.
>>
>> 4) There is a large plastic locking ring around the outside that you
>> unscrew to free/secure the wheel/plug.
>>
>> Removal Procedure:
>>
>> Press down on the paddle wheel and unscrew the locking ring.
>>
>> with the plug in one hand (arrow forward) and the paddle wheel in
>> the other,  pull out the paddle wheel and install the plug in a
>> gentle unhurried way.  Only a small amount of water will enter.  It
>> remains in this bilge compartment and is easy to dry up.
>>
>> Reverse the procedure once the wheel is cleaned up.
>>
>> I suggest keeping both the locking ring and the pair of O-Rings on
>> the plug and paddle wheel lubed with O Ring lube to make removal/
>> reinstall easy.
>>
>> You'll be surprised what a non-issue this process is.  Hope this
>> helps.
>>
>> -JeffH
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: Brad Kuether
>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Knot meter cleaning....  In water?
>> Sent: Aug 22, 2009 10:38 PM
>>
>> Thanks Paul,
>>
>> Just to confirm, water goes the bilge, correct?
>>
>> It may seem like an obvious question, but it is pan construction,
>> not quite
>> comfortable with that yet.  My C&C had a partial pan construct but
>> you could
>> more or less still get the hull everywhere you needed to.
>>
>> Thanks so much for the quick response....
>>
>> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
>> "Independence"
>> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
>> Middle River, MD
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Paul Rickman" <ilove2sail at verizon.net>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:05 PM
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>