[C320-list] A/C system Seacock, Pump & Filter

[Jeff Smith]

I had the Dutchman and I could never “set it and forget it”. I have a stack pack and I love it. The sails falls right into the bag. I straighten it a bit at the back and zip it up. There is sometimes an issue raising the sail with the Lazy Jacks, so we usually watch the sail and bring it through the wind to keep it from catching while raising. That is a small price to pay relative to the ease with which we can put the sail away. Especially when my wife is struggling at the helm or the tide is perpendicular to the wind.

I know others feel differently, though, and prefer their Dutchman.

Jeff
‘94, #121

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] A/C system Seacock, Pump & Filter

Any thoughts on stack pak vs Dutchman. I have Dutchman on my 320 Catalina but does not work that well and could I am not using it correctly. I am considering switching to stack pak

Dan Bochniak
Tranquility 1995 320 Catalina # 250

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> On Mar 29, 2019, at 5:04 PM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Jeff,
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> Some thoughts:
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> I also installed the AC in the port locker by the bread box.
>
> If you want to push the unit it as far forward in the locker as possible you
> can shorten the depth of breadbox.
>
> The air discharge vent was installed above the breadbox and blows into the
> galley area.
>
> I installed a venturi (with a filter before it) that automatically sucks out
> the condensation and discharges it into the water discharge hose.
>
> Mount the water discharge port in the hull close to the sea water level to
> quiet the discharge when it hits the bay/sea.
>
> My thru hull (looks similar to the one you show) was installed near the
> engine thru hull.  Be careful and make sure you have enough room to swing
> the handle before permanently installing.
>
> The pump and filter were installed aft of the engine thru hull so the hose
> runs from the thru hull, to the filter, to the pump to the AC unit.
>
> Have not had priming issues except occasionally when we are launching at the
> start of the season. A car antifreeze tap is in-line to make priming easy.
>
>
> NOTE:  Be EXTREMELY CAREFUL if you drill into the floor of the port locker,
> there are pipes/wiring running on the underside of the floor and they could
> get damaged!
>
> Hope that helps.
>
>
>
> Bruce Stumpp
>
> Adventure, #647
>
> Frog Mortar Creek, MD
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>
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> Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:09:39 -0400
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> From: "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com <mailto:Catalina at thehares.com> >
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> Subject: [C320-list] A/C system Seacock, Pump & Filter
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> Hi all,
>
> I have a guy coming tomorrow to look at installing a new intake seacock for
> our new A/C system.  I'm installing the A/C in the port locker under the
> breadbox like a lot of you, but thinking about installing the thru-hull in
> the aft area near where the fridge is located but needs to be below the
> water line and out of the way of access into the aft compartment at the foot
> of the aft bunk.
>
> Questions:
>
> - Where did you install yours?
>
> - Where did you install the filter and pump?  (if you are using a filter)
>
> - Any self-priming issues with your placement?
>
> Also, I'm considering replacing my 3/4"  93 series engine intake thruhull
> with a 1" 90 degree version.  Main reason is that the handle is more rugged
> and with the intake growth I sometimes get, this will help keep sufficient
> water flow towards the end of the season.  With the short straight hose
> connection now, I could move my winterizing port to this spot and it'll be
> helpful next time I need to blow out a clog.
>
> Considering this valve:   Forespar Mfg# 931154
>
> https://www.fisheriessupply.com/forespar-marelon-full-flow-seacock-mushroom-
>
> thru-hull-x-ball-valve-x-90-deg-end-hose-barb-oem
>
> I'd likely upgrade to a Groco ARG755 or ARG750 strainer if I can find one
>
> that'll fit.   Has anyone upgraded their strainer to a top basket model?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Jeff Hare
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