[C320-list] Water under Sewage Holding Tank

[Christian]

Jeff,
I'm close to hull numbers with you, and I too have been getting some water
in that area for a few years now, yet to find the source.  I was also first
concerned it was waste water, but mine is clearly not (no smell, very
clear).  I keep a Lithium battery powered DeWalt wet vac on board, and once
a month suck up the water to prevent a bilge smell from that area.

A while back, someone posted that leaking/overfilling after tank can cause
water to pool there.

If you find the source, please share.

Christian Caperton
1994 C320 #138 "Canuck" Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL

On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 9:11 PM Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:

> I am looking for some ideas. As I was reinstalling my supports under my
> starboard settee, of course I dropped my screwdriver under the holding
> tank. When I looked under the tank with a flashlight, I noticed a decent
> amount of water. I plan to go buy a wet/dry shop-vac tomorrow morning, as
> we are shoving off for Cape Charles early. Here are my questions:
>
> 1. Any ideas for the most likely point of entry if it is almost midship?
> It could have come from an overfilled forward water tank, as I have not
> been here since TS Isaias. It also could have been the TS.
>
> 2. Where does this water drain? I expected it to flow to the bilge;
> however, after emptying the bilge (I need to replace bilge pump and
> switch), the water has not moved.
>
> I smelled the water (I did not have the intestinal fortitude to taste it)
> and it smelled like fresh water. I am assuming it is from the torrential
> rains. However, I have never checked under there before, as I assumed all
> water entering the boat would find its way to the bilge.
>
> Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
>
> Jeff Smith
> ‘94, #121
>
> Sent from a TRS80 computer