[C320-list] AC condensation drain

[Allan S. Field]

   Our A/C is installed in the port locker with the drain line to the
   bilge, emptying just behind the transmission.  On a normal boat, this
   would not be an issue as the condensate would find its way to the bilge
   and get pumped out.  However, the port list on the C320 creates a big
   issue with the condensate as it collects under the galley sink and
   doesn't really drain to the bilge until we are on a port tack!  So what
   we have done as a workaround is to permanently remove the 4 screws
   holding down the smaller floorboard just aft of the larger floorboard
   that comes up to access the bilge.  Upon leaving the boat after running
   the A/C, we lift up both boards and using a small wet vac with a long
   hose, get up under the galley sink and port side floorboards and vac
   all the standing water out.  We then vac and clean the bilge.  After
   15+ years, we have virtually zero boat-breath and I am convinced that
   getting all the condensate out from under the floorboards before we
   leave is one of the most important things we do to keep this under
   control (along with a few other little tricks).
   At the end of the day, I am very reluctant to try ant tee into the
   scupper drain as I find it usual that when I solve one problem, I
   create another!  But the port list does create its own issues...
   Allan S. Field
   Sea Shadow - #808
   Columbia, MD


   On 09/10/16, Chris Descher<cjdescher at gmail.com> wrote:

   I'm in the process of installing AC. The unit is located on the shelf
   in the starboard locker. I need to figure out how to drain the
   condensation out. I can't find a clear path to the bilge, and I'd like
   to avoid adding another through-hull. Are there any good, simple ways
   of doing this?
   Chris Descher
   #500