[C320-list] Hose Connection Between Main Bilge and Packing Gland Sump

[Rick Sulewski]

Dave, 
Have you poured some water into the packing gland area to verify if the water does not end up in your bilge pump area? The reason I inquire is because on my shallow bilge model the drainage tube from the packing gland area extends under the engine oil sump pan and terminates with water from the gland area entering the bilge pump compartment. Also, on my hull there is about a fine inch diameter access port in that area just forward of  the galley floor that extends to the ladder area immediately aft of the bilge pump area. That port can be accessed by removing the cabin sole. I found it helpful to make some cuts in the cabin sole so I may lift those portions of the cabin sole covering that access port to quickly  determine if I ever have any water under the liner. I can also see the drainage tube connecting the packing gland area to the bilge pump area. If your hull does not have the drainage tube connected to the bilge pump area, perhaps you may want to consult with Gerry Douglas to determine how you may connect the packing gland area to your main bilge.
Rick Sulewski
95' 320 Hull #277

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hupe
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:02 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Hose Connection Between Main Bilge and Packing Gland Sump

I've done more investigation on this subject.  I do not have a hose directly connecting the packing gland sump drain to the main bilge (which ideally would extend underneath the engine sump).  Instead, the drain in the packing gland sump apparently is a tube that extends under the engine sump and then ends just forward of there.  So, any water draining from the packing gland sump empties into the hollow floor grid system forward of the engine (into the closed flooring in the kitchen area/under the ladder).  In order to have a chance of installing a connection hose straight to the bilge, I would have to install a port in the kitchen flooring to get into this part of the hollow floor grid.