[C320-list] Leaking Compass Housing

[Warren Updike]

I had the same drip and concerns.  I solved it by lining the cover with a
rubber gasket to which I applied a light coat of synthetic grease.  No more
leaks.  When I remove the cover for maintenance, I renew the grease coating.
It's been, maybe 5-6 years now.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Colin Evans [mailto:twosailors at bigpond.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 12:59 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Leaking Compass Housing

We have a very slight (annoying) leak through the compass housing/light on
the binnacle.  It drips down the steering cables into the pulley cover in
the aft cabin where is runs out at the aft bulkhead.
I don`t really want to seal the pulley cover in the aft cabin, and I`m not
sure that putting sealants on the compass housing will be a good idea.  Has
anyone any ideas.
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Regards
Colin Evans
Watermark #774
Lake Macquarie, Australia