[C320-list] Bilge inspection port

[Jack Russ]

I have hull 51 and also wondered about that.  So I lifted the corner of the of the galley vinyl and found another layer of the vinyl flooring.  The top layer is joined to the bottom layer by contact cement.  I have no idea if there are other layers as I stopped looking for the inspection hole at that point.  Funny thing is that the level of the cabin sole matches up perfectly with the outer layer of galley vinyl.  Must have been done that way at the factory.  My guess is to cover up an oops?  Anyway, if you remove the galley cabinetry there is an access to the area under the galley sole, and it does trap water.    
Jack

> From: goodmanalanlee at hotmail.com
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> Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:17:11 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge inspection port
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> I have hull 67 which is the 'shallow bilge' configuration (hulls 1 through 355).  The forum library has a Catalina Yachts technical bulletin discussing the structural grid for these these hulls.  The bulletin identifies an inspection hole in the cabin sole on the hull center line under the galley vinyl flooring.  I want to make an inspection of this sealed bilge compartment using the inspection port. Has anyone taken up the galley vinyl flooring and are there any secrets or tips to pass along?  Hopefully the flooring can be lifted and reinstalled without damage.  Alan Hull 67 Holland MI
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