[C320-list] Water in Bilge

[Warren Updike]

Ok, I know nothing about later versions of the 320, so this is based on my experience...
On our #62, the mast step is as Jeff Hare previously described it. The deck plate has a port intended to allow any water coming down the inside of the mast to drain away on the deck. As pointed out, this port must be maintained to keep it clear. 
On the inside, the deck plate has a pipe that extends above the surface of the plate through which wires pass into the bilge. When I last dropped the mast (10 years ago) the top of the pipe was completely sealed with silicone. If this is not done, or the seal is leaking water will invade the inside of the boat. Sorry to say.

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

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Marek,

I have the same issue with my in-mast Selden Furler. I get fresh water in my bilge from heavy rains as well. 

I thought that it might be water trailing down into my mast from the wires, but I checked and I do have drip loops in all of the wires that penetrate the mast.  I end up sponging up that bilge water every time I check on our boat.

It would be nice to figure out a way to get that rainwater leak into the mast and bilge stopped.  

Hopefully someone that has solved this nuisance problem will come forward with ideas for a fix.  

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
C320 MKII, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington
  

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> On Sep 12, 2017, at 3:15 PM, Tony Nye <arnye170 at btinternet.com> wrote:
> 
> We have changed our pressure relief valve and thermostat but we still collect water in our over flow bottle. It's quicker on the electric rather than engine heating.
> Tony Nye
> Scallywag #450 UK
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Marek Fluder" <marekf at gmail.com>
> Sent: ‎12/‎09/‎2017 18:52
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water in Bilge
> 
> Hi all,
> I also have the experience of relief valve "dumping" some water when the
> heater gets up to high temperature (long motoring or electrical heat on).
> Plastic jar does the trick for me.
> I still however have one source of water in the bilge left and do not know
> of any remedy: my in-mast furling system have a fairly large opening at
> furling line gear therefore with heavy rain being pushed from the right
> direction I have water going down to the bilge.
> Has anyone come up with some remedy for this?
> 
> Kind regards,
> Marek
> #1028
> 
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Irv, the manual calls it a "Temperature/Pressure Valve." I think you'll
>> find the trigger stamped on the valve rated in degrees-Fahrenheit. If I
>> remember correctly, ours is 200 deg.
>> 
>> Internal pressure is, of course, a function of water temperature. Seems
>> the intent is to prevent generation of steam. That wouldn't be good.
>> 
>> Warren and Pattie Updike