[C320-list] ANCHOR CHAIN WELL DRAIN

[Harry Juris]

I posted the original warning about the issue. I won't repost but it can be
found by searching the forum for "WARNING - My boat almost sunk!!"

 

The repairs were delayed as the marina was in the midst of hauling and
winterizing. The damage was extensive. 3 AGM batteries, all pumps and some
wiring had to be replaced as well as all cushions. The main Cabin teak and
holly sole, some cabinetry, paneling and doors needed refinishing. 

To update everyone, Repairs have progressed slowly first due to the winter
and then because of New York being on "pause". Now that the marinas are
open, work has resumed.  I'll post a couple of pictures in a new album
"Polar Star" showing how high the water came in the main cabin.

 

The total claim was over $26,000 but Boat US Insurance came through. The
only thing on the estimate that they disallowed was replacement of the
offending hose. That was considered "wear and tear".

 

Speaking of the hose, it had cracked right at the thru hull fitting. It was
so brittle that when I tried to move it slightly to get a better angle for a
picture, it broke right off at the anchor locker fitting. I had a discussion
with Jerry Douglas regarding what I found. His theory is that at over time
(almost 21 years) the use of strong, possibly caustic deck cleaners on the
foredeck might have caused the degrading of the hose. The hose was long
enough so there was a little bit of a bend below the thru hull in which
water would have remained in between washings. I can't argue with that as
there are no other explanations I can find.  Incidentally he did say that
some time later, he didn't remember when the drain set up was modified.

 

I decided against rerouting the drain but have definitely added inspecting
it to my spring pre launch check list. 

 

 

Stay Safe everyone!

 

Harry Juris

S/V Polar Star

1998 C320 # 541

Nyack Boat Club, Nyack, NY

 

 

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] ANCHOR CHAIN WELL DRAIN

 

I managed to get a look and inspect the chain locker hose, exactly as
described below by Dave.  The hose is black ribbed and is clamped with a
single clamp at chain locker and thru Hull. I assessed the hose to be good
enough for this season, but will replace it at seasons end. Will likely need
a heat gun to get the hose off, and I’ll double clamp the replacement. 

Thanx for this forum

JohnM 

1999#574

 

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> On May 20, 2020, at 8:36 PM, Dave Hupe < <mailto:hoopdtwo at yahoo.com>
hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 

> I was at my boat today and looked closer.  In addition to accessing the
drain hose, anchor locker fitting and thruhull by removing the wood panel
directly at the front of the v-berth ......... the thruhull and lower part
of the hose can be accessed by removing the wood panel above the front water
tank and then looking forward directly over the water tank. That would
probably be the easiest way to replace the thruhull and reach that hose
connection.  However, you would still need to go thru the panel in front of
the v-berth to get to the anchor locker drain fitting and upper part of the
hose.  

> Dave Hupe

> 1994 C320 (#32)

> Holland, MI