[C320-list] Water Tank Balance

[Dick Walker]

I disagree with Greg.  Here is why.

In order to keep the water as fresh as possible I use my bow tank first then
my stern tank.  If I am not going on a trip of more than 2-3 days all I need
is the stern tank.  So the bow tank is not often used.

I addition the bow tank of higher then the stern tank and over time many
have found that the stern tank cap will leak water.

Most importantly it is good to have as much weight removed from the bow.  It
already has the anchor and chain rode.


Dick Walker
WindWalker II
C-320  #687 Yesr 2000 Model
Coronado YC, CA
619.435.8986



-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Greg Flanagan
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 6:32 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water Tank Balance

We keep the 2 tanks open together which keeps an even level and keeps the
pump from going dry. I have found getting "notified" that half my water was
gone by one tank emptying was useful to get to know the usage for the first
year or two but then just annoying. 

Greg 
Hoop Dancer # 1076
Sidney, BC 


> On May 23, 2015, at 6:17 PM, Kaare Wold <sailor3952 at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> Skippers,  would appreciate some opinions on the recommended practice for
balancing the use of water in the fwd and aft water tanks.  Assuming both
tanks are full, there are several options available.  One is to deplete the
fwd tank first.  Two is to deplete the aft tank first.  Three is to use
water from both tanks equally.
> What is the recommended method to keep the boat in the optimum sailing
trim?  We are not racers, but cruisers.
> Thanks for your suggestions and comments
> Mary & Kaare Wold
> S/V  Sheet Music  #945
> Sturgeon Bay, WI