[C320-list] Water system, newbie questions

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 Mine (#1146) has a third water tank dedicated to the head. It holds less than the holding tank for obvious reasons and is very convenient. The tank is located aft of the steering quadrant and has a deck fill and vent on the aft port side. There is a one-way check valve that prevents water from the head flowing towards the tank. If you would like, I'll take some photos but I haven't mastered adding pictures either to my posts on this forum or to the website  so I'd have to send them to your e-mail directly.

Bill

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 4, 2010 3:03 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water system, newbie questions


You might want to start by purifying the tanks and hoses. The manual should

have a procedure for doing this. Starbright also makes a product for purging

tanks and hoses.  I also recommend installing an RV type water filter.  Be

sure and open/clean the filter screen on the low pressure side of the water

pump; and, remove and clean any faucet heads AFTER you complete the purging.



There should be 5 seacocks on the boat: galley sink, head sink, head flush

water, holding tank mascerator, and engine cooling.  



Definitely, salt water will encourage odor. I removed that hose and blocked

the hose on that through hull, and use water from the sink to flush the head

either with a cup or by pulling the shower head over to the toity.  I also

use and swear by a product called Odorlos. It is an enzyme product that

promotes the aerobic bacteria in the tank.



Also, find and check the anti-siphon valves onboard.  There are likely

three: engine cooling fresh water, head sink, and heat toity.



I would love to install a separate water tank even if only 5 or 10 gal. for

flushing the head via the pump. The problem is more how to fill it: where to

locate a filler tube. Haven't solve that problem yet. Anyone?? 



Warren & Pattie Updike

Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"

Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----

From: Kevin [mailto:onedrop7 at yahoo.com] 

Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 3:11 PM

To: C320-List at catalina320.com

Subject: [C320-list] Water system, newbie questions



Warning: 320 newbie questions ahead:



I'm still quite new to my 320 (#211, 1995) and have figured out the basics

of the and rebuilt the head system, but the fresh water system I've really

not used yet.



Can someone give me the basics of what I need to do to use it? Or point me

to a manual or online info? I think I have it working but it it would be

nice to get some confirmation so I don't screw anything up.



Which seacocks do I need to be open for drainage? Just the one under the

sink?

Do I leave the panel switch that reads "water pres/shower pump" in the on

position?

Also, can using sea water make the head smell? I've been keeping it empty

and, as I said, rebuilt it, but there is still a bit of a funky smell. Might

using fresh water reduce this, and if so, how do I switch the system to get

water from the tanks rather than salt water?



Thanks for any help you might be able to provide, and have a great holiday

weekend!



Kevin

S/V Cecilia Ann, #211

Deale, MD

http://kevjot.com/boat/