[C320-list] ANCHOR CHAIN WELL DRAIN

[Louis Spitz]

thanks for this, Harry. When I return north, I’d like to check in with you
 rem:this hose stuff.
Lou #195

> On May 21, 2020, at 1:24 PM, Harry Juris <harry at citron-too.com> wrote:
> 
> 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!!"
> 
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> 
> 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.
> 
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> 
> 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".
> 
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> 
> 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.
> 
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> 
> I decided against rerouting the drain but have definitely added inspecting
> it to my spring pre launch check list. 
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> Stay Safe everyone!
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> 
> 
> Harry Juris
> 
> S/V Polar Star
> 
> 1998 C320 # 541
> 
> Nyack Boat Club, Nyack, NY
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> sail-ability at sympatico.ca
> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:01 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] ANCHOR CHAIN WELL DRAIN
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> 
> 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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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 20, 2020, at 8:36 PM, Dave Hupe < <mailto:hoopdtwo at yahoo.com>
> hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> 
>> 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
>