[C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320

[Chris Burti]

I replaced ours with an electronic switch and will never go back. They
are not particularly expensive when you consider that their function
is to keep your boat from sinking.
There is an article in the Mainsheet folder on how to do the job.

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM,  <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> wrote:
> I replaced mine after the first season. I bought a similar model from a local marine store. I had to modify it so that it did not hit the side of the wall in the bilge.
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> Was a full days work with a lot of trimming and re fitting but it worked.
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> I have read of people installing electrical non-mechanical switches on the 320. They are expensive but I believe worked.
>
> Rick
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.comDate: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 04:57:43
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320
>
> I've replaced mine twice and still have problems. When on a port tack it will
> occasionally activate and then not shut off. It also happens when I clean the
> bilge and add water until it goes on. It sometimes stays on even after the bilge
> is pumped. It is a very intermittent problem that I can't duplicate by lifting
> the float lever. It can be shut off by working the lever a couple of times or
> flipping off the panel switch and then "rebooting". No obvious obstructions and
> the switch looks clean and wires are ok. My bilge is pretty dry so it hasn't
> been running when I return to the boat (so far).
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> Jim Brown
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> From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 6:50:51 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320
>
> Hey everyone,
>
> My bilge pump sensor connected to the Jabsco bilge pump apparently keeps
> tripping open.  Twice now neighbors have contacted me letting me know they had
> to "intervene" and shut it off.
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> Anyone else seen this and if so, any remediation/replacment ideas?  Looking for
> part numbers if you have them.
>
> Thanks so much in advance,
>
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD
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Chris Burti Farmville, NC