[C320-list] Weep Holes

[Martin Rosenberg]

Chris,
  Thanks. I've used FreezeOff, PB Blaster and another one (I forgot the
name) but it hasn't budged at all. I ordered a flange tool from Buck
Algonquin that I'm hoping will help. If that doesn't do it then I'll have
to cut it off. I haven't checked yet but do you know if the shaft can be
removed without dropping the rudder?
Martin


On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 7:48 PM, <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you haven't thry P-B Blaster...it is a far more effective penetrating
> solvent than anything that I know of and it is what is commonly used to
> loosen a coupling. It takes patience. Apply, let soak over a couple of days
> re-applying repeatedly.
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> Be very careful to avoid getting the solvent on the rear tranny seal...does
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> Fair Winds
> Chris Burti
> Commitment
> Catalina 320, #867
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> From: Martin Rosenberg
> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:33 PM
> To: 320
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> A word of warning. Removing the connecting flange from the prop shaft to
> install a drip-less shaft seal will not be a picnic on a 20 year old boat.
> I've been working on the same project for a few weeks now and getting
> extremely frustrated - and my boat is a 2001. If I can't get the flange off
> cleanly then I will have to cut it off and buy a new one. That will require
> having the new flange ground square and will require removing the prop and
> shaft from the boat. You're right, if the project is to be done then this
> is the time but it may open a new can of worms AND money.
> Martin Rosenberg
> 2001 "Avalon"   #823
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> On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 5:42 PM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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> > You can keep a dry bildge if you invest in a drip less shaft desk.
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> > A great idea if you are pulling the boat anyway for a cutless bearing
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> > WindWalker II has had a drip less shaft seal since new
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> > Cheers
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> > Dick Walker
> > WindWalker II  # 687
> > 740 Olive Ave.
> > Coronado ,CA 92118
> > 619.435.8986
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> > > On Mar 23, 2014, at 13:56, "WINDER & KIRONDE" <wcwinder at comcast.net>
> > wrote:
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> > > When we bought our boat last year there were several 1 1/2 inch holes
> > > drilled in the transverse stringers.  It should be noted that these
> > > hollow stringers are also drilled for wiring - maybe post production -
> > > I do not know.  The previous owner apparently had a problem with
> > > mildew or mold under the sole section that wraps the galley sink base
> > > on the port side.  We stuck the business end of our wet/dry vacuum as
> > > far into the hole as possible and sucked out at least 2 gallons of
> > > water from between the hull liner/stringers and the hull. From the
> > > dirty waterline at the base of these large holes it was apparent that
> > > the water had over time risen to the bottom of the holes and then
> > > started to go into the space between the hull and the hull liner.
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> > > The problem:  What good is it to drill weep holes if the water is just
> > > going to drain into the space between the hull and liner?  The only
> > > solution I can think of is to drill a hole near the bottom of the
> > > stringer and then install a 1/2" or 3/4" tube or PVC pipe to transport
> > > the water from one section to the other.  It is hard to believe that
> > > Catalina would create this problem in the first place.
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> > > Bill Winder
> > > INDIGO
> > > C320 1994 #97
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