[C320-list] Problem solved !

[Allan S. Field]

One of the absolute best upgrades to Sea Shadow was installation of a tank
monitoring system (ours was from Snake River).  Our system monitors the 2
water tanks plus the holding tank.  We leave the valves open all the time as
we always know how much water is in each tank.  And the tanks drains from
bow to stern - the bow tank empties first.  The added benefit is that we
have never had an overflow problem with the holding tank!

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack McDonough
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:20 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
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





________________________________
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