[C320-list] Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320

[Tom Grass]

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1.  We are exploring the North Channel this summer in our 2008 C320 (Bucket
List).  Thinking about a GoPro Model 7 - our son says that there are
knockoffs as good for a lot less $$$.  What does the 320 Group think?  No
Scuba diving, but we plan on taking movies of our keel slicing through the
water, of us treking up the paths of the North Channel peaks.

2.  We also are planning on purchasing about 100' of 1/2" anchor rode
(rope) to connect to our existing 100' of chain.  What are the
recommendations on connecting the two (rope to chain).  Hardware specifics
would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom Grass
Bucket List
2008 Catalina 320 MK II
# 1135

On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 6:48 PM Mark Seyler <mseyler at cox.net> wrote:

> I have a 1995 with the shallow bilge pan, and water can definitely get
> underneath the bilge pan.  When I first bought the boat, the raw water pump
> had leaked pretty badly, and I had to pump several gallons of water out
> from under the bilge pan.  I did it by putting a hose through the hole in
> the floor of the cabinet under the sink, where the trash can fits, sliding
> the hose to the center of the boat, and pumping water out with a manual
> pump.  I think some folks have said that you can access another opening
> under the cabin sole that is already close to the center of the boat, but I
> didn't pull my floor boards up.
>
> I also recall a thread from a few years ago talking about which of those
> 3/4 inch or 1 inch holes should be plugged to prevent water from spilling
> under the shallow bilge pan.  I can't find that thread at the moment, but
> if you search prior posts you might find it.
>
> Mark Seyler
> S/V Reality,
> Catalina 320, #232
> New Orleans, LA
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf Of Clay Carter
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:54 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320
>
> Just purchased a used 1995 in what appears to be in good condition.
> Before purchase, owner disclosed that the fiberglass aqua muffler had once
> failed filling the shallow bilge and cabin sole with water.  I found the
> sole screws removed and pulled up for inspection.  All of the compartments
> of the bilge still had some water, as well as the settee compartments as
> well.  The bilge "pan" appears to hold the bulk of any water from the shaft
> packing gland, but I have noticed this bilge pan also has some 3/4" to 1"
> holes drilled in it for various wiring, and some holes for unknown
> purposes.  The water in the bilge pan from the muffler failure clearly also
> made it into these holes and now is somewhere down below the bilge pan.  I
> have no idea how much water is down there or how to get it out if it still
> exists.  Does anybody have experience with this issue?  Should I be
> concerned?  Thanks for any input.
> “Be kind,for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Plato
>
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