[C320-list] Water Tank Balance

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Ok I no very little on the subject. But here goes.

The lid on my stern tank leaked last summer. When water was in the front tank it pushed water into the alt tank. 

This should not happen. So this year I made sure my vent hose was clear and working before I filled the tanks. So far so good. 

I also heard that in light wind water up front. In heavy winds and large waves water in the stern.  Just do not know anyone in there right mind would do this!  ! This would cause a  mutiny on my boat !  



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> On May 25, 2015, at 6:09 PM, "Dick Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
>