[C320-list] Spring Projects

[Warren Updike]

Bill, if I am understanding correctly, the fresh water pump is not self-priming. The bilge pump must be. They are entirely different kinds of pumps. I'm thinking that the best bet is to replace with a labeled "bilge pump." They are not expensive and will buy you peace of mind.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Hutt [mailto:bhutt at windstream.net] 
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