[C320-list] Problem solved !

[Paul Rickman]

That's always true -- but I've never been out of water. Guess it could
happen tomorrow though.




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From: Jack McDonough <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Tue, September 13, 2011 9:19:52 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Problem solved !

Yeh, Paul, but then when the faucet runs dry you got nothin'  left.



----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Rickman" <ilove2sail at verizon.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Problem solved !


It took me one season to just leave both valves open all the time.

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 !

I have solved (sort of) the problem of having to uproot both halves of the
quarterberth bedding to reach the fresh water tank valves.

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.

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.

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.


Jack
#947