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[Jon Vez]

Warren,

Although I have a different bilge setup, I did have a similar problem. I
actually started with food coloring in the head as my biggest concern was a
holding tank leak. It turned out that the two major sources of water for me
are the condensation tube leading from the fridge and the hot water pressure
valve under the galley. The water from the hot water tank was 'leaking'
almost a liter a week--and after sailing it would end up under the holding
tank and not drain back into the bilge. I had much less water than you under
the holding tank, but that is only because I have the deep bilge....hope
this helps..

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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OK, I have a problem I can't fathom. I'm having about 2 gal. of water show
up on the starboard side under the holding tank. I can't find the source. I
pump it out with a manual pump and it returns, always about the same amount.


Those with the newer bilge design won't understand this post. The older
models have a very different bilge design.

The water is clear other than the sandy dirt that apparently washes out from
the original construction debris. I thought it must have come from the fresh
water system; but, now I'm not so sure. 

The area around the holding tank is punctuated by a number of conduits for
wires and hoses. There appears to be no other way for water to get into this
area. In looking around for water, there is none showing under the head,
very little under the galley, none under the port water tank, and none in
the bilge spaces aft of the fwd water tank. It seems to only appear after a
strong sail in 10-25kt winds where we get a decent heel. I've pulled the
center section of cabin sole over the keel bolts to find some dampness but
nothing to indicate a real flow of water.  I'm considering putting food
coloring in the water tanks to see if that is the source. I can find no
other standing water in the bilge areas. 

Has anyone had this condition or have any ideas about how I might proceed?

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay