[C320-list] [C320- Fresh water leak

Mon Jun 5 09:36:02 PDT 2023

Thanks to all for the support !
I don’t have A/C but do run my reefer 24/7 . I’m pretty sure my 97 boat
fridge
Drains to the bilge but there is no way the condensate from the reefer is
generating this amount of water.
I run a dehumidifier in the salon when we are away but in drains into the
galley sink .

On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 6:20 AM Chris via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> The AC one is a really good one to check - I found the venturi that sucks
> up condensate from the AC undertray into the discharge line was blocked so
> the undertray tray spilled over...
> Easy to service but a bit of boat yoga to get the pipe held back in place
> - top tip is use several zipties joined together to make a much longer one
> then shorten all the "legs".
>
> Chris Nichols
> #476
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Chris Burti via C320-list
> Sent: 05 June 2023 12:50
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Cc: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] [C320- Fresh water leak
>
> Steve, two additional places to check...If you have AC, some installations
> drain the condensate into the bilge and it is possible that your reefer
> drain  has come loose and drains into the bilge.
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 11:46 PM Cheryl Dahl via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Everyone,
> > I am happy to have found this group and all the advice from so many
> > 320 owners.
> > We purchased our boat 1997 #412 about 3 years ago and love it .
> > We were never able to contact the previous owner with any questions
> > about the boat as he had been placed in a memory care facility.
> > Consequently, A lot of maintenance had been deferred.
> > We have been eating the elephant one bite at a time and made good
> progress.
> > One issue still plagues us though and that is our bilge is always
> > filling with fresh water. I have done the taste test multiple times.
> > The pressure pump does come on occasionally but not very often.
> > I have checked around the forward and aft tanks and don’t see any
> > signs of leaks, nothing by the water heater or under the port settee
> > where the forward tank feeds aft to the pressure pump.
> > Any suggestions or tips would be appreciate .
> >
> > Cheers ,
> > Steve Dahl
> > SV #412  Sans Souci
> > Santa Barbara
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 9:29 AM Bruce Heyman via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I agree with Jack.   Our strainer is mounted on the bulkhead wall next
> to
> > > the pump.   I've found the filter almost totally occluded in the past.
> > > Best,
> > > Bruce
> > >
> > > Bruce Heyman
> > > Somerset #671   San Pedro (LA) California
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf
> > > Of Jack Brennan via C320-list
> > > Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2023 5:49 AM
> > > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > > Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water/moisture bottom of head bulkhead
> > >
> > > My pump has a Jabsco strainer semi-hidden under the cabin floor.
> > > It's vulnerable to getting clogged from hair, etc., so that's a
> > > place to check if the pump is not working.
> > >
> > > Jack Brennan
> > > Sonas, 1998 Catalina 220
> > > Tierra Verde, Fl.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -------- Original message --------
> > > From: KEN GEIGER via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> > > Date: 6/3/23 11:39 PM (GMT-05:00)
> > > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com, Jeff Smith via C320-list
> > > <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>, C320-List at catalina320.com
> > > Cc: KEN GEIGER <kendgb at aol.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water/moisture bottom of head bulkhead
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
> > > Sent from AOL on Android
> > >
> > >   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
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > 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
> > > > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>; Joe
> > > > Grande via 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
> > > >
> > > > Sent from AOL on Android
> > > >
> > > >  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
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
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> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on
> > > > behalf of 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
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