[C320-list] Phantom leak

[Karl Mielenhausen]

I agree with Jon.
The factory supplied o-rings are not water tight and there has been
past discussions on teflon tape, teflon paste, etc to improve the
sealing.
I've added a second o-ring (actually a square ring).
Details (for members, using their log in credentials) can be found here....
http://www.catalina320.com/article.php?story=20090227141444654

Karl Mielenhausen

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 7:14 AM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:
> Have you checked your water tanks' inspection ports?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bronwen Young
> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 12:34 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Phantom leak
>
> Our 1995 C320, FanaSea #198, has an interesting leak.  When we are in the
> slip, there is no leak.  When we go out for a sail and heal over we get
> water into the cross brace tubes (but, not into the regular bilge).  We have
> closed all the through hull valves except the large one that discharges the
> head directly into the lake (it is seized, have to wait until she is on the
> hard to work it free as the whole holding tank area is below water line).
> There does not seem to be a leak at the base of the goose neck up by the Y
> valve.  Glad for any ideas, or if anyone has ever had a similar experience.
> Cheers, Bronwen=
>