[C320-list] Spring Projects

[Rick]

Bill, 
1. Suggest you check the discussion list for suggestions about using Gore-Tex (GFO) dripless packing and look over this website: http://gfopacking.com/
2. Applying a liberal amount of simple green or  409 that contains an antifungal or bleach will also do a nice job of removing odors as well as enable you to  wipe up the residue from the water where those areas may be reached. I would be most concerned about running down the sources of water/odors entering the area under the sink and/or reaching below the liner. Again, check the discussion list for several ideas & approaches to identify your problems  by searching with broad key words such as "water leaks" or "smelly water under the sink, or liner", etc.
3. Again, check the discussion list again regarding the bilge pump and pay particular attention to owners who have a hull number near yours so that the appropriate solution is identified. From what you described, you may likely need to replace the bilge pump because that item is the difference between a nuisance issue and a very serious insurance claim and hull rescue/raising if the pump fails while you are away from the boat....
Rick
95' 320 My-Ria,  hull #277


-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bill Hutt
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 4:46 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Spring Projects

OK group, here’s what I’ve got planned for this spring.
1) Stuffing box, I’m going to redo the stuffing box. I’d like to set it up to drip as little as possible. What should I buy and what size?
2) Musty odor, the boat has developed some musty odors coming from under the sink and other closed spaces. I was thinking of using a a chlorine spray mixture and spray where I have access and then rinse it down to the bilge.
3) Bilge pump, my bilge pump is leaking water when it runs (Jabsco model 37202-0000). I have a spare pump from the fresh water system. Any reason why I couldn’t use this pump to replace the bilge pump?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bill Hutt
“Caribbean Soul” #570
Cleveland, Ohio