[C320-list] Small leak at Propeller Plate

[Peter & Barbara Sheerin]

That's exactly how we fixed ours. Suggest you check it next haul out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pjaarch at verizon.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 2:00 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Small leak at Propeller Plate


>I plan on using a dremil tool to route out around the base and then filling 
>it with marine tex.  After sanding I will put 3 coats of barrier coat and 
>then paint.  It will only take a few hours to complete.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: annika brancato <annikabrancato at hotmail.com>
> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:27:01
> To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Small leak at Propeller Plate
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> Thanks for the info.  We didn't find any info. on the Catalina site, so 
> please let us know what product you used to seal around the base.
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> Thanks
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> Enjoy each day as if it was your last....
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>> From: sheerinp at bigpond.net.au
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:51:08 +1000
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Small leak at Propeller Plate
>>
>> Paul, I had the same problem on my hull# 1096. Close inspection revealed 
>> a
>> breakdown in the sealant around the support base. You will have to make 
>> sure
>> that all the water is removed from the cavity prior to re sealing. Ours 
>> held
>> about half a litre! Check the Catalina website out for the recommended
>> repair. Quite good. I think the problem arises from the vibrations 
>> generated
>> by the prop shaft, especially going from forward to reverse. You have to
>> make it a habit of checking it periodically. Good luck.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Paul Adison" <pjaarch at verizon.net>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Small leak at Propeller Plate
>>
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>> I too just noticed this problem yesterday as I was pulling the
>> propeller. I am considering a little marine tex and barrier coat for
>> the fix.
>>
>> On Nov 8, 2009, at 10:35 PM, annika brancato wrote:
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>> >
>> > Hi
>> >
>> > We have noticed small trickle of water at the seam of the plate that
>> > holds the propeller shaft. Has anyone else had this problem.
>> >
>> > There is a slight movement at the seam and droplets of water has
>> > appeared.
>> >
>> > Anyone has any advice as to how to proceed. Members of our club told us
>> > to drill small shallow wholes to allow any water to drain and then seal
>> > up seam properly.
>> >
>> > Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
>> >
>> > Annika & Dino
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