[C320-list] Forespar thru-hull

[Jeff Hare]

Warren,

The 4 machine screws on the top of the thru-hull that hold the tail piece in
place may be too tight.  I have a spare thru-hull and noticed that if I
tightened them up really snug, the handle was very difficult to operate.  I
loosened these just slightly and the handle operates much more smoothly.

Try backing them out tiny amounts to see if that makes a difference for you.

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Warren Updike
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 2:57 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Forespar thru-hull

My raw water thru-hull is very hard to operate, besides being located under
the aft berth. This past spring, I removed the top to access the ball and
thoroughly lubricated it. After reassembling, it worked easily out of the
water. Once in the water, it became hard to operate once again as though I
hadn't bothered to lube it. I've noticed this with the other valves as well.
Out of the water: no problem. In the water: stiff to operate. 

Anyone have ideas or suggestions?

 

Warren and Pattie Updike

1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62