[C320-list] new salt water in bilge

[Jack Russ]

I had the same issue on my 1994 when I purchased the vessel.  When I hauled for standard bottom and hull maintenance I had the yard tighten the keel bolts.  They were surprised that each nut was tightened at least 2 full turns.  Since then only minimal water in bilge from stuffing box and refrigerator drain.
Jack 

> From: nantler at pacbell.net
> Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 22:26:11 -0700
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] new salt water in bilge
> 
> After a few years with our 1994 #161 which has always had a dry bilge, we discovered accumulation of salt water... about 1/8" -1/4" in the aft section an about the same in the main section with the main keel bolts. I have ordered the torque wrench from the member site with the hope that they may need tightening. Can they be tightened while the boat is in the water or do I need to haul out and support the keel to tighten them? Is this something that others have experienced? I'm concerned why it just started showing up after 2-3 years.
> 
> BTW my previous question about that "froggy" noise was solved by watering the house battery cells... several were very low. Thanks!