[C320-list] Problem solved !

[Dick Walker]

Paul,

I choose not to do that for the following reasons:
1. I like to keep the weight out of the bow.
2. We only have water on long trips like we are on now to Catalina in the bow.
3. The bow tank is higher than the stern tank and folks have had water leak into the boat at the inspection cover.
4. In normal usage using only the stern tank will have more water fresher.
5. If you use water first in the bow tank and then switch to the stern you know you have about 2-3 days of water left.

This trip to Catalina we used about 6-7 gal per day.

We also Cary 20 gal in 4 jugs. 


Cheers

Dick Walker
WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA
619.435.8986

On Sep 13, 2011, at 14:05, Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net> wrote:

> It took me one season to just leave both valves open all the time.
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> Affinity657
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> From: Jack McDonough <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Tue, September 13, 2011 11:15:24 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Problem solved !
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> I have solved (sort of) the problem of having to uproot both halves of the 
> quarterberth bedding to reach the fresh water tank valves.
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> The idea of relocating the valves elsewhere in the boat seemed like a daunting 
> task so, naturally, I just kept stalling -- and stringing together a number of 
> short words, many ending in "ing," every time I switched tanks. The biggest 
> problem was that the panel that covers the valves wasn't beneath just one 
> cushion --  it extended at least 6 inches under the aft-most cushion, making it 
> extremely difficult to move.
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> Then, a couple of weeks ago, I had a brilliant idea. I simply cut the panel in 
> half. Now all I have to do is lift one cushion and raise the half-panel beneath 
> it to reach the pump and valves. Yes, it still isn't ideal but it's a whole lot 
> easier and the process now takes less than a minute with no difficulty.
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> I'm reporting this brilliant feat only because it might help others who aren't 
> as quick thinking.  It took me only nine years to figure it out. 
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> Jack
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