[C320-list] fresh water pump

[bairdrjb at aol.com]

having  trouble with the fresh water pump.  Water in both tanks and I cleaned the filter screen at the pump. Still doesn't seem to prime. I've tried opening and closing faucets at the sink and the head. still nothing. Any suggestions?

thanks

Bob Baird
Stardust. 2001 hull 784



-----Original Message-----
From: lou at flyingmonkey.im
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sat, May 26, 2012 7:55 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem



I'm changing out the cables because the boat is 12 years old and I've noticed 
some resistance in the gear box cable. Edson recommends 5-7 years on the cables. 
I figure it's better to replace them now (at port),  rather than when they fail 
(under way).  

Lou Hodac
Blue Moon
#702

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On May 26, 2012, at 9:54 PM, Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:

> Lou - Why are you changing out these cables?
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On May 26, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Monkey Mail <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:
> 
>> Greetings to all,
>> 
>> I like this idea. My last boat was a BVI charter boat and it had a start 
switch and no key. I get frustrated when the float on my ignition key gets 
caught in the wheel (always at the worst possible time). I am changing out my 
gearbox and throttle cables next week, as long as I have the instrument pod open 
anyway I think I will make this modification also. 
>> 
>> Absolutely love this resource/group.
>> 
>> Happy sailing,
>> 
>> Lou Hodac
>> Blue Moon
>> #702
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On May 26, 2012, at 7:46 AM, fred.lecuyer at live.com <fred.lecuyer at live.com> 
wrote:
>> 
>>> Joe,
>>> 
>>> The bulge pump should operate even if the battery selector is in the off 
position.
>>> 
>>> Check your wiring manual.
>>> 
>>> Fred
>>> 
>>> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
>>> 
>>> ----- Reply message -----
>>> From: "Joseph R Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
>>> Date: Sat, May 26, 2012 7:07 am
>>> 
>>> 
>>> My boat has a battery switch as well.  However, if I turn off the switch 
when leaving, the bilge pump will not operate if it's needed to come on.
>>> 
>>> On May 26, 2012, at 2:12 AM, Simon Rock wrote:
>>> 
>>>> A three stage switch is what most cars have. The positions are:
>>>> 
>>>> Off
>>>> Ignition on
>>>> Starter motor on
>>>> 
>>>> My boat has a big battery switch to provide power to the motor. The motor
>>>> will not start when this is off. 
>>>> We turn this switch off whenever we are leaving the boat.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Simon Rock
>>>> 0428 175510
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Colin Evans
>>>> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 1:44 PM
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
>>>> 
>>>> Yes Simon,
>>>> what IS a 3 stage switch and we don`t have a separate circuit breaker
>>>> switch for the engine.  But otherwise a good idea. Maybe they are on the
>>>> newer boats
>>>> *************************
>>>> Regards
>>>> Colin Evans
>>>> Watermark #774
>>>> Lake Macquarie, Australia
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
>>>> Aberdale
>>>> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 10:33 AM
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
>>>> 
>>>> What is a three stage switch?  Thanks.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On May 25, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Simon Rock wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Do you really need a key? Is the purpose of the key  to prevent the 
>>>>> boat being stolen?
>>>>> Why not replace it with a waterproof three stage switch.
>>>>> 
>>>>> On our boat, we always turn the engine power off at the circuit 
>>>>> breaker,
>>>> so
>>>>> anybody climbing aboard cannot start the engine and motor off.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Just a thought.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Simon Rock
>>>>> Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
>>>>> Cat375 #41 Rocket
>>>>> Cat320 #1163 Rockstar
>>>>> 
>>>>> Experience The Whitsundays
>>>>> www.cya.com.au
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl 
>>>>> Mielenhausen
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 5:44 AM
>>>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
>>>>> 
>>>>> Why not a little Super glue on the backing nut?
>>>>> If you want replacement parts, contact:
>>>>> Dennis Igarashi at Seaward
>>>>> dennisi at seawardproducts.com
>>>>> 562-699-7997  ext 210
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Joseph R Aberdale
>>>> <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> When I attempt to turn my key to start the boat the key housing turns 
>>>>>> as
>>>>> well and the key does not go to the "on" position. I looked inside the 
>>>>> pod and found that the large nut used to tighten the housing cannot be
>>>> tightened
>>>>> as the threads have been stripped. Thus, I cannot tighten it and the
>>>> housing
>>>>> turns. Does anyone have any thoughts about a solution or any knowledge
>>>> about
>>>>> purchasing the necessary parts?
>>>>>> 
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