[C320-list] leak

[David J Cardoza]

I had water collecting from a very full rear fresh water tank seeping
out the inspection port because the large O ring had dried out.  If the
tank was less than full it was ok.  

If you live up north like me the supply line between the water tanks and
the pump might have frozen and created a stress crack.  Easy to fix hard
to find if it's under the fridge.

Also check the water heater it seems to be a theme on this site lately.
If it's coming from the water heater you will likely find a gallon or so
of water under the cabinets trapped between the cabinet wall and the
stringer.  Check by reaching in past the sink through hull shutoff.

Sorry not much help but maybe I mentioned something you missed.



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Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:19 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] leak


 

Iwas resting in the cockpit the  other night, while in the slip,
andnoticed that my bilge pump was coming on sporadically. It would pump
afew seconds and shut off.   As far as I know this is something new. The
water is very slowly entering the bilge from somewhere aft. Ichecked the
packing gland and all was dry in that area. The holdingtank compartment
is dry. I don't believe it is from fresh water linesbecause the
freshwater pump does not cycle from a pressure loss. I havethe aft water
tank shut off (but filled) and operate from the forwardtank. I also have
a third water tank in the steering quadrant area thatis dedicated to the
toilet but that area also is dry.The boat is a2008, #1146.  The leak is
just a very slow trickle that takes probably1/2 hour or more to raise
the level enough to activate the bilge pump. I'd appreciate any
suggestions on where else to look.

Thanx
Bill