[C320-list] Water/moisture bottom of head bulkhead

[KEN GEIGER]

My reefer/shower sump pump stopped working after some coffee powder was spilled into the reefer.  Took it out and apart, cleaned it and when back together it worked as before.
Ken GeigerNorthern Dream #765 2000

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  On Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 9:58 p.m., Jeff Smith via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   Bob and Ken,

Thanks for the tip that I can come through the aft stateroom. My pump is
inop; I might as well replace it while I am doing this work.

Jeff

On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 12:21 PM Bob Borelli via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Jeff,
> I've replaced the sump pump on my boat.
> Just removed the 3 drawer cabinet frame,  5 screws, aft stateroom.
> Not difficult.
> As where the water came from?
>
> Guess - Leaky hose connection?
>
> The sump in the heads deck is attached to hose to anti-siphon to hose to
> overboard sea valve.
> After replace sump pump, pour food color in sump & look for color in
> bilge, if so trace leak.
>
> Amazon Prime.  Jabsco 37202-0000 12V Light Duty Bilge pump shower with
> Pump Gard on suction side.
> this was the exact replacement for the original pump.
> Works great.
>
> Bob Borelli  1995 C320 no. 208  Sailing Associates Inc. MD
>
>
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> KEN GEIGER via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 8:48 AM
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> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Cc: KEN GEIGER <kendgb at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water/moisture bottom of head bulkhead
>
> I accessed and R and R my shower/frig pump on 765 through the aft cabin
> bin hole, having removed the bins.  No cutting.
> Ken GeigerNORTHERN DREAM
>
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>  On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 12:25 a.m., Joe Grande via C320-list<
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  Good evening, Jeff. My #772 of
> course is not of the shallow bilge, but I have serviced my sump pump, which
> on my newer model is mounted behind the angled wall behind the toilet. My
> path was to cut a rectangular hole in that panel to access the pump. After
> working on the pump and reinstalling it, I covered it with a larger piece
> of Starboard.
> As to the source of the water, I would clean the sump filter. I  have
> discovered another method of access which I used to replace the head
> faucet. Remove the 2 flop out compartments on the bulkhead behind the
> stateroom door. I have to assume the shower pan is dry?
>
> Joe Grande
> 320IA Commodore
>
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> Jeff Smith via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 7:10:53 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Cc: Jeff Smith <svsailmates512 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Water/moisture bottom of head bulkhead
>
> To all,
>
> I am currently on the hard and have been for 10 days (typical maintenance).
> Today I noticed water stains along the bottom of the bulkhead below the
> head door. My wife and I have noticed this before, but we thought it was a
> stain from a previous water leak with the previous owner.
>
> I removed the bulkhead vertical wood trim, the bulkhead and the white
> plastic trim on the seam. I can see moisture coming up the wood,
> approximately 6” to 12”, but there is no obvious source.
>
> 1. Is it possible it is from the shower sump? How do I access the pump that
> is currently inop (tango uniform for my military brothers and sisters)?
>
> 2. The other question is, is it possible it is from under the floor boards
> (bilge area??) beside the settee? Before I remove the table, and all the
> other stuff I have stored there from my maintenance, I thought I would ask
> if this is possible. Is this part of the shallow bilge?
>
> I am not inclined to think it is coming from topside, because it is dry at
> the top and only wet at the bottom 6”.
>
> My bilge area that I can easily access is dry.
>
> There is no sign of water staining on the bottom of the bulkhead going to
> the aft cabin.
>
> I appreciate any thoughts in advance.
>
> Cheers,
> Jeff
> S/V Sailmates, #121
>
>