[C320-list] eliminating odor

[Barbara Uhlman]

Our boat started having the odor problems the first time we used it and we flush it using the fresh water faucet in the head.  So, based on that, I would say that age and lack of a dedicated fresh water tank have nothing to do with it.  The holding tank is under the starboard settee right next to the head so the hose couldn't be more than 18" long.  Because we are "marina sailors" on a lake, we really do not use the head very often - you know, potty runs during the night and we've spent three nights on the boat so far during this long hot summer.

Barb
Whisper, #1158

--- On Tue, 8/31/10, wflowe3 at aim.com <wflowe3 at aim.com> wrote:

> From: wflowe3 at aim.com <wflowe3 at aim.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:59 AM
> 
>  On my last boat, a Bene 281, I had odor problems for
> years. The head was located at least 8' from the tank so
> there was considerable hose to deal with. I replaced all the
> of the hose I could reach between the head and holding tank
> and wrapped the new hose with metallic tape, the kind used
> to seal metal ductwork. The tape forms a seal that will not
> allow odors to penetrate even if the hose becomes permeated.
> I guess you could completely wrap the holding tank too if it
> would help. I have the third , head dedicated, water tank
> and have not had any problems yet but the boat is relatively
> (2008) young.
> 
>  
> 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 6:52 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> 
> 
> Take care that you don't accidently activate the macerator
> pump at the
> panel. On our #62 the macerator switch is immediately above
> that for the
> fresh water pump. Should the macerator pump be started with
> the thru-hull
> closed the pressure could cause stuff to leak from loose
> hose connections
> between the pump and thru-hull. 
> 
> I think I'm going to disconnect one wire from the back of
> the switch and tie
> it off.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr de Mar"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert E. Sloat [mailto:resloat at comcast.net]
> 
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:29 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> 
> On hull 894 (2002) this year we had a slight head odor in
> the bilge and the 
> battery/holding tank area which on this model is under the
> starboard seats 
> in the cabin.  We had no odor in previous years.
> 
> I basically tightened all the clamps on the hoses attached
> to the holding 
> tank and the macerator pump which we don't us in Lake
> Michigan and the thru 
> hull attached to the pump.  Some of the clamps were
> slightly loose but none 
> leaked any liquid.  The tank fittings were all tight
> except for the dealer 
> installed holding tank high level sensor.  That
> fitting was slightly loose 
> and was rewound with Teflon tape and reinstalled.
> 
> Washed down the area around the holding tank which was
> fairly clean, but 
> mostly dust collected over 9 seasons.
> 
> Two weeks have passed and no odor.
> 
> Bob Sloat
> Savannah 894
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred LEcuyer" <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> To: "Catalina320list Catalina320list" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 12:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> 
> 
> 
> We've had the same problem and I have started to address it
> with a good 
> amount of success... I'm not done yet, though.
> 
> Here's what I did:
> 
> 1) replaced the line from the head going to the waste tank.
> The cloth 
> covered hoses seem to absorb and then transmit odor.
> (some improvement but still a problem for the closet)
> 
> 2) Took out the tank and each fitting and re-teflon taped
> them with the pink
> 
> tape (I think it's thicker than the white stuff.)
> 
> 3) Replace the line from the bottom of the tank to the
> macerator.
> 
> 4) Mixed bleach, detergent and water and washed down the
> area under the tank
> 
> (not a pleasant task). I suspect there was "leakage" going
> on under the 
> tank.
> 
> The next time we opened the boat (about a week later) my
> wife said "no 
> odor".
> 
> I plan to replace the the discharge hose going to the deck
> and the vent hose
> 
> and add a charcoal filter to the vent hose....maybe after
> pulling the boat 
> for the season.
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Fred
> 
> First Light
> Hull #926
> 
> 
> > From: pjaarch at verizon.net
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:37:22 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> >
> > Same problem here too.
> > Paul
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 12:20 PM
> > To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> >
> > > We' like to find a solution here also.
> > >
> > > -Jeff
> > >
> > > ------Original Message------
> > > From: michael nagelkirk
> > > Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > > To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> > > ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > > Subject: [C320-list] eliminating odor
> > > Sent: Aug 30, 2010 12:15 PM
> > >
> > > Any advice on eliminating odor coming from the
> locker adjacent the head?
> > > The head is odorless. The tank is odorless, but
> for some reason the 
> > > locker
> > > seems to retain it.
> > > *
> > > *
> > > *Mike NagelkirkMikeNagelkirk*
> > > True North #909
> > >
> > >
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
>