[C320-list] Down in the bow

[John Morrison]

The chain locker drain on my boat is approx 3” above the water on the starboard side. You might look at that and see how close it is to water surface. If it is at or below the water you need to look and see if you’ve got water inside the hull at the bow.  Those drain hoses have failed on some boats and the result is not pretty. I’m replacing that hose on lift out this fall. 
JohnM 
1999#574

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> On Oct 3, 2020, at 2:53 AM, Chris Nichols <cinichols at btinternet.com> wrote:
> 
> Over time lots of folk accumulate all sorts of toys and kit on their boat. On a c320 this tends to get stowed aft as the lockers are big. Perhaps your boat is simply unburdened aft?
> Or else have you looked at mast rake? Did your rigger miss a toggle in the forestry and rake the mast forward?
> 
> Chris
> 
>> On 3 Oct 2020, at 02:22, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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>> That is no true. Use only the stern tank unless you need the extra water. 
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Dick Walker
>> 740 Olive Ave.
>> Coronado ,CA 92118
>> 619.435.8986
>> 
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>>>> On Oct 2, 2020, at 18:15, Art Harden <artstree at aol.com> wrote:
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>>> I keep both tanks full so they should balance out. There is only 15’ of chain in the locker and again I have an anchor in the stern locker and should balance out. 
>>> 
>>> Art Harden
>>> Catalina 320 “Tortuga” #243
>>> 937-477-5544
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 2, 2020, at 4:07 PM, Ade Bateman <ade.bateman at outlook.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Forward water tank full? Lots of anchor chain in the locker?
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Art Harden
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 12:00 PM
>>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Down in the bow
>>>> 
>>>> I have a puzzle for everyone. Tortuga sits down in the bow by about 2”. I have yet to figure out why. I have checked other 320’s and they all seem consistent in height above the water. I don’t know of weight out of place and it is just not a missed striping of the hull. Any thoughts or ideals? Any similar situations? Does this affect performance?  
>>>> 
>>>> Art Harden
>>>> Catalina 320 “Tortuga” #243
>>>> 937-477-5544
>>>> 
>>>> 
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