[C320-list] Valves & pump out procedure

[pat reynolds]

Kevin,  on my 1995 model (249) the front right valve is for the head and the front left is for the sink.  The rear is for the shower sump.  I always close all seacocks when I leave the boat for the day in case a hose should let go.  When I pump out the head valve is usually left open.  You can pump some water thru the system while pumping out.  Feel free to contact me with any other questions regarding this now becoming vintage boat.


From: Kevin <onedrop7 at yahoo.com>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Valves & pump out procedure

I'm still a relative newbie to my '95 C320 (#211) I have some newbie-type questions:

(1) There are three valves in a locker that opens to the aft cabin. They are unmarked on my boat. I know the forward one (further away as I reach into the locker) is for the shower sump. I assume one of the other two is to bring sea water into the head (but I don't know which one that is), and I'm not sure what the other is for at all.

Can anyone explain these for me, and let me know when certain ones should be open/closed?

(2) Related question: When pumping out the holding tank, which, if any, valves should be open. And should the water/no water switch in the head be open?

I know these are basic but I'm reminded of the thing said in grade school about the only stupid question being the one that isn't asked.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Regards,

Kevin
S/V Cecilia Ann
C320 #211
Deale, MD