[C320-list] Potential Leaking Water Heater

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 This may not have anything to do with your problem but I had mystery water showing up in the bilge also (hull #1146).  I was almost convinced that it was the water heater because when you ran your hand under the flooring in areas where you can't see, it was wet between the water heater and the aft inspection floor plate where the water tank shutoff/drain valves are. What I discovered after hours of frustrating tests, was that my mystery water only showed up when the air conditioner was running. If I used my shop vac to dry out all the bilges, they would stay bone dry for weeks until I turned on the AC. Water from the AC, whether condensate or a raw water leak, spreads out under all kinds of areas especially when the boat has been healing and it takes a while for all the water to work its way to the bilge. One of the areas where it seemed to pond was was between the galley sink and the aforementioned inspection plate.
Good Luck
Bill

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: VYC <sail at victorianyachtcharters.com.au>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, Sep 27, 2010 6:46 am
Subject: [C320-list]  Potential Leaking Water Heater


Hi  Herb,
The black hose does leak,but not much 500mm. in 2 weeks. (have a small tub
under it) However, still get water in the bilge even with the tub under the
black hose.
Have put paper towelling under the main heater and also the  clear hose on
the sink/bin door side. Both areas get wet.

 

Best Regards
 
David .Hull #1162.
  

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hcreech at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, 27 September 2010 9:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Potential Leaking Water Heater

David, 
Check the black hose connector located behind the tank, a notorious cause of
leaks on this boat, I have replace mine twice. If you hear the water pump
pulse every few minutes and the area under the galley sink is wet I bet that
is it. Reach up from the access panel on the back side of the sink enclosure
to see if wet, place some paper toweling under that area to watch for drops.
If confirmed I'll let you know how I fixed mine. 


Herb Creech 
Cloud Chaser #606 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "VYC" <sail at victorianyachtcharters.com.au> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 12:41:22 AM 
Subject: [C320-list] Potential Leaking Water Heater 

Hi Ron, 

Thanks. 

My boat is 1.5yrs.old and has had this leak since day 1. 

However, the Catalina agent is not doing much of a job of finding and fixing

the leak. 

I have pinpointed it down to the area of the hot water tank which is located

under the galley sink. 



By the way where is your boat kept? Mine is in Melbourne. 



Best Regards 



David Krynski 

Victorian Yacht Charters 

Po.Box 7056 

Beaumaris 3193 



Tel - 1300 304 992 

Fax- 03 95890896 

M- 0401148237 

www.victorianyachtcharters.com.au 









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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dingo Is 
Talent 
Sent: Monday, 27 September 2010 2:31 PM 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Potential Leaking Water Heater 



Hey David 

I'm 1150 and same problem... 

I have had it checked out and on mine we have determined that it comes from 

the junction box (we think) aft of inspection access on floor outside 

toilet. 

I'm getting the black hose joiner fittings there replaced.. 

I'll let you know how I go. 



By the way. depending on delivery it should still be under Catalina 2 year 

Warrantee 





Ron (DINGO) Reddingius 

AUSTRALIA 

1150 



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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of VYC 

Sent: Monday, 27 September 2010 12:17 PM 

To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 

Subject: [C320-list] Potential Leaking Water Heater 

Importance: High 



Hi , 



Does anyone know the manufacturer and type of water heater in a 2008 

Catalina? 



Hull No. 1162. 



I have had a water leak (going into the bilge in the vessel since new and 

now think it may be coming from the water heater. 



Would like to ask the manufacturer how to pressure test it. 











Thanks David. Hull# 1162.