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

[Scott Thompson]

I used a chain splice to attach anchor rode to chain. See Brian Toss’ book “The Rigger’s Apprentice” for details. 

> On Apr 21, 2019, at 3:57 PM, Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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