[C320-list] Water leak

[John Meyers]

There is an anti siphon valve on the port side in that locker. Would that
be the source?

John Meyers
#406


On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:

> The stanchions are through bolted and need to be rebed every once and a
> while.  If the port rail was in the water then that might be where your
> water came from.
> Bruce
> Somerset Dana Point, CA
>
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
>
> Capt Diane <dianeflr at aol.com> wrote:
>
> >We just got home from an overnight sail where we encountered rain storm
> and 28 kn so she was healed over with the port rail in the water
> temporarily. Now that we're home, I see that everything is wet in the
> Portside cockpit storage locker and water has actually run down the wall at
> the foot of our mattress in the master bedroom .  Yet when we put the hose
> on The top to see if any of the through fittings are leaking, nothing seems
> to leak. Has anyone else experienced this? Your suggestions are helpful.
> Thank you Diane Fowler S/v  Windy City  hull number 948
> >
> >Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >On May 18, 2013, at 4:29 PM, Arthur Miller <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Warren,   I will let you know how it goes.   Thx.  For the help.
> >> Art
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPad
> >>
> >> On May 18, 2013, at 3:43 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Art, unless the design has changed, there is a space of several inches
> between the deck and the liner where the block is.  On our #64, there is an
> access plate under the winch.  You will need to install another access
> plate under the block to be able to install a backing plate and nuts.
> >>> (Access plate?  Is that the right name?  I refer to a round plastic
> access like the one over the rudder post.)
> >>>
> >>> Warren & Pattie Updike
> >>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: millers1 at aol.com [mailto:millers1 at aol.com]
> >>> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 4:25 PM
> >>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] winches
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the feedback on what I can expect when I start the process
> of adding the new winches.  I plan on trying to see if a slight rotation to
> the turning blocks would allow a fair lead to both winches on the same side.
> >>> I plan to drill through the plate on the Stbd side and through bolt to
> a backing plate (will use acorn nuts).
> >>> Stbd. Winch will have an access cover like it's sister.  The Port
> winch and turning block be through bolted.
> >>> The comments on removing the screws were very helpful.
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Art  .......... Liberty   #680
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> >>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>> Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 9:06 am
> >>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] winches
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> This is for Arthur Miller and others re. the turning blocks for the
> primary winches.
> >>>
> >>> Following applies to the stbd turning block.  The port block is easily
> accessible from the port cockpit locker.
> >>>
> >>> I had no trouble removing the screws with a large screwdriver that fit
> the Phillips screw head perfectly.  You may need a little help with pliers
> to start.
> >>>
> >>> I found the block was bedded by Catalina with silicone, so that is
> what I will use.
> >>>
> >>> I assume the backing is a tapped plate.  The threads all seem to be
> found about ½” below the surface.  While Catalina designs are good, cheap
> assembly labor may work against the quality as I found the screws were each
> different lengths.  One was so long that it protruded the deck into the
> space between the deck and liner.
> >>>
> >>> Re-assembly should be fast and easy.  Be sure to give the screws an
> extra shot of bedding just before seating them.
> >>>
> >>> Any advice/suggestions from the list will be appreciated.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Warren & Pattie Updike
> >>>
> >>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> >>>
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