[C320-list] Swim Ladder
Scott Westwood
scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
Sun Apr 21 15:01:44 PDT 2019
FWIW. A fellow in our local group has a C320 and his swim ladder actually went for a swim and got lost. He replaced it with one of those accordion Folding (into itself) that then folds over onto the swim platform. Similar to this one at West MarineWEST MARINE 4-Step Over Platform Telescoping Swim Ladder | West Marine
Model # 12868717 | Mfg # 8341R | UPC # 25282125616
The beauty of this one is he can drop it with his dinghy hanging.
I do like this because you really need something to get up on the boat if somebody falls overboard. If mine gets lost I might do this.....
Thanks,
Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538 C (919)-618-7185
On Sunday, April 21, 2019, 4:06:21 PM EDT, Tony Belton <tbelton at gwrr.com> wrote:
When we are away we step onto the sugar scoop, let the ladder go into the water and then lift it back up into position when on board.
Tony Belton, #251, Shilo, South Australia
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Today's Topics:
1. Swim ladder removal and storage (jtamucci at comcast.net)
2. Low Voltage Disconnect is Cheap Battery Insurance (danny jensen)
3. Re: Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320 (Larry Frank)
4. Re: Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320 (Larry Frank)
5. Re: Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320 (Tom Grass)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 22:14:17 +0000 (UTC)
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Subject: [C320-list] Swim ladder removal and storage
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Has anybody found an easy way to remove and store the swim ladder when not in use? ?My wife and I are on a mooring and board the boat from the stern. ?It's easy getting on the boat, but we must climb over the stern rails and ladder to get on board. ?We have a 1999.
What would be ideal was if the the ladder was connected with quick disconnect pins, so it could easily be removed and stored, and we could easily board. ?A lifeline could be installed in place of the ladder when not installed. ?
Has anybody done this? ?If so how, and where did you store the ladder on board for easy access and installation?
Thanks,
Joe Tamucci, Andante #619
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:24:42 -0700
From: danny jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Low Voltage Disconnect is Cheap Battery Insurance
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Dear Group,
I am working LIFEPO4 lithium battery project and I found a $80 solution for Low Voltage Disconnect that is cheap battery insurance for all batteries.
I am wiring up the Victron Smart Battery Connect Input from the breaker next to the switch on the starboard side to the Main Panel on the port side. The LVD module is Bluetooth configurable. This unit has very accurate voltage you can read with your phone.
Here is my video on the testing of the unit.
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3DsABbtLtB-5FIw&d=DwICAg&c=3gr2qZ7ZEvzGFhHLB8UWaw&r=UclYbmpxKKMdPPqgh30Tnw&m=biNbkLRooFy3x3eeFpLyTgwUeNt_AxX2rMnx5ZzQ4Kc&s=vEooinf08cecaVIXG8jv2lqNjuAFcugXs-lD1L2ab5M&e=
I think the 100A unit will be fine for most people. Here.
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.amazon.com_Victron-2DBPR000100400-2DBatteryProtect-2D12-2D24V-2D100A_dp_B07PJ1LJFR-3Fth-3D1&d=DwICAg&c=3gr2qZ7ZEvzGFhHLB8UWaw&r=UclYbmpxKKMdPPqgh30Tnw&m=biNbkLRooFy3x3eeFpLyTgwUeNt_AxX2rMnx5ZzQ4Kc&s=hy9gP3yduZmaJqLRgyRMvipksDRDJVZ70lbax170bU8&e=
Danny
#972
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:18:45 -0500
From: Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320
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Clay,
I have 1995 # 246. I have also battled the water in the bilge problem. I think the drawing that Dave Hupe is directing you to will show the locations for drilling some additional drainage holes in the athwart ships beams (they are hollow) which will allow water trapped in the storage areas under the settees or in the hollow interior of the beams to drain into the bilge. The holes don?t really work that well because they are too high however they are quite handy for sticking a small hose (1/2?) attached to a shop vac to vacuum our the water that is trapped there. I find that I need to do this occasionally when I have some type of water leak which is usually either from a failed muffler, leaking mechanical shaft seal, or leak in the fresh water system. You can also use the shop vac approach below the galley drawers (you may do better if your remove the assembly) and in the area around the holding tank. I would not recommend plugging any drain holes because after all you water to drain into the bilge and get pumper overboard! The key is to keep these areas dry in the first place.
I would also recommend taking up all for the floorboards as there are some areas there that can trap water. You shouldn?t have to do this more than one time.
Larry
WindSwept
1995 C320 #246
On 4/17/19, 6:54 PM, "Clay Carter" <fclaycarter at yahoo.com> wrote:
>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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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:18:45 -0500
From: Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
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<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320
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Clay,
I have 1995 # 246. I have also battled the water in the bilge problem. I think the drawing that Dave Hupe is directing you to will show the locations for drilling some additional drainage holes in the athwart ships beams (they are hollow) which will allow water trapped in the storage areas under the settees or in the hollow interior of the beams to drain into the bilge. The holes don?t really work that well because they are too high however they are quite handy for sticking a small hose (1/2?) attached to a shop vac to vacuum our the water that is trapped there. I find that I need to do this occasionally when I have some type of water leak which is usually either from a failed muffler, leaking mechanical shaft seal, or leak in the fresh water system. You can also use the shop vac approach below the galley drawers (you may do better if your remove the assembly) and in the area around the holding tank. I would not recommend plugging any drain holes because after all you water to drain into the bilge and get pumper overboard! The key is to keep these areas dry in the first place.
I would also recommend taking up all for the floorboards as there are some areas there that can trap water. You shouldn?t have to do this more than one time.
Larry
WindSwept
1995 C320 #246
On 4/17/19, 6:54 PM, "Clay Carter" <fclaycarter at yahoo.com> wrote:
>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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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:57:17 -0500
From: Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320
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New Topic
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
>
>
>
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> 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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