[C320-list] Water leak

[Chris Burti]

We experienced the very same thing early on, figured it out and it has
never reoccurred. I can no longer remember precisely what caused it,
but will share what I do recall in the hope that it will be of help to
you.

In our case it was definitely not the result of deck hardware leaking.
I recall that the source of the water, like roof leaks, was in no way
suggested by were it appeared in the aft cabin. Lastly I recall that
when I figured out that the interior liner and the inside of the port
locker are not entirely opposite surfaces, is when I found out where
the water was coming from.

Thanks, Chris Burti From: Capt Diane
Sent: 5/20/2013 2:34 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Cc: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Water leak
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

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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
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On May 18, 2013, at 3:43 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> 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"
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>> -----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
>>
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>> 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
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>> -----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
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>> This is for Arthur Miller and others re. the turning blocks for the primary winches.
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>> Following applies to the stbd turning block.  The port block is easily accessible from the port cockpit locker.
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>> 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.
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>> I found the block was bedded by Catalina with silicone, so that is what I will use.
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>> 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.
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>> Re-assembly should be fast and easy.  Be sure to give the screws an extra shot of bedding just before seating them.
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>> Any advice/suggestions from the list will be appreciated.
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>> Warren & Pattie Updike
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>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
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