[C320-list] Spring Projects

[Bill Hutt]

John,

You know I haven't really looked closely at the pump yet as I noticed it at 
the very end of the season when we were pulling the boat. I did note that 
the pump appears to be throwing water as it's running as I could see the 
staining in the lazerette.
I'll check it out more closely when the weather warms up (if it ever does).
Thanks to all,
Bill

-----Original Message----- 
From: JJ Morrison
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 11:46 AM
To: Catalina List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spring Projects

On the bilge pump issue. I assume you've sussed out the leak 
source...clamped hose, pump housing?? If cracked housing probably best to 
replace the pump as this is a safety issue. I would get a proper bilge pump 
rather than trying to jury rig another pump; again a safety 
issue.JohnM1999#574

> From: tharrison at innovations-plus.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2016 08:55:45 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spring Projects
>
> I purchased GF025000A GFO Virtually Dripless Packing 1/4" (6mm x 2 feet) 
> unit price 20.41 from e Marine Systems 954-581-2505.
>
> I have two wraps and no leaks at all.
>
> It was recommended from someone (maybe Jeff or Alan)
>
> Ted Harrison
> Hull 424
> Whitby Ontario
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf 
> Of Bill Hutt
> Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 10:39 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spring Projects
>
> Rick,
>
> What size of the GFO packing did you end up using?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick
> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 7:23 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spring Projects
>
> 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
>
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