[C320-list] Swim Ladder
John Meyers
jcmeyers7 at gmail.com
Sun Apr 21 15:02:26 PDT 2019
If the swim ladder is like the main hatch ladder you can use 3/16 inch by 1
inch quick release pins like are used on biminis. I found that if you use
1/4 pins you may need to drill out the threads and in stainless steel that
can be a challenge and then you can't use the screws again with out a nut.
I hope this helps. My two cents worth.
John Meyers
#406
On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 4:06 PM 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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> 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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> Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 22:14:17 +0000 (UTC)
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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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> Message: 2
> 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,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> I think the 100A unit will be fine for most people. Here.
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> Danny
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:18:45 -0500
> From: Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>, "c320-list at lists.catalina320.com"
> <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water in bilge issue: 1995 Catalina 320
> Message-ID: <D8E228D5.F98C%WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
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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: 4
> Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:18:45 -0500
> From: Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>, "c320-list at lists.catalina320.com"
> <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
> >
> >
> >
> > -----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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