[C320-list] Adler/Barbour refrigerator

[Jeff Hare]

Good points Art.  The factory took feedback from the owners and c320 association and made subtle but important tweaks along the way.The early hulls had a shallow grid for the bilge.  That was redesigned with the centerline deeper bilge. That design carried forward through the rest of the hulls, including the mkII.  The fridge/shower Y valve was added as an improvement to prevent fridge spills from being drained into the bilge. Think milk... LolWe (the association) started  documenting the kinds of changes that were made and aprox which hull number they first appeared in.There is a doc on the c320.org website that lists hull changes. Lots more input would help complete this doc.Great topics on here.Jeff Hare
-------- Original message --------From: ART HARDEN via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 4/26/24  9:54 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: C320-List at catalina320.com Cc: ART HARDEN <artstree at aol.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adler/Barbour refrigerator On the later versions of the 320 the fridge was connected to a Y valve. I think that came a out on the version 2 which actually has a low point in the bilge and not a flat bilge like earlier models. I think the shower pump was even a design as an after thought as late as Tortuga because she has a different through hull fitting than the head intake and head sink. Early 320’s are still good boats but the mark2 and newer models addressed a lot of issues of the early design. Sent from my iPhoneArt HardenCatalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62937.885.9380 (o)937.477.5544 (m)> On Apr 26, 2024, at 8:51 AM, Ken McCrimmon via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:> > Steve, that is how Kia Ora is set up as well.  I had assumed that was factory set up> > Ken> > ________________________________> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Steve Weinstein via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>> Sent: April 25, 2024 2:31 PM> To: c320-list at catalina320.com <c320-list at catalina320.com>> Cc: Steve Weinstein <srw_jags at yahoo.com>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adler/Barbour refrigerator> > On my C320, #722, the refrigerator drain hose runs to the area below the sink in the head.  It's connected to a Y valve that also connects to the shower sump drain hose.  You can select to drain either the shower or the frig by turning the Y valve.  And the switch in the head activates the pump to drain either the shower or the frig.  I have no idea if that was a factory set-up or after market installation by a prior owner.> Steve Weinstein2000 C320 #722, "Vega"> >    On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 09:34:12 AM EDT, Steven Morgan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:> > On my boat, the refrigerator drain line terminates behind the bathroom sink, behind the aft cabin drawers. I’m not sure if it was ever tied in to the shower sump pump hose, but what I have now is that refrigerator drain hose with a stopper, actually a wine bottle cork LOL, in the end and it is held in that compartment above the waterline of the refrigerator bottom. When I winterize, I take out the plug and suck out any water in the hose and then put the plug back in.> Thanks> Steve Morgan> Salt Shaker> 1995 #221> > > >> On Apr 25, 2024, at 8:52 AM, Dave Hupe via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:>> >> I have never had drainage from the refrigerator drain into the bilge. If your refrigerator is cycling and melting, then it is not set cold enough.>> I occasionally de-ice the evaporator unit which creates a lot of drainage.  But I catch it and dump it n the sink rather than let it drain out to the bilge .... I just like to keep it all completely dry.>> Dave Hupe>> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer>> >> On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 8:45 AM, Dave Hupe<hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:  I don't  believe there is any check valve/trap on the refrigerator drain hose.>> Dave Hupe>> 1994 C320 #32>> >> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer>> >> On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 4:37 AM, ART HARDEN via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  The drain is the black hose in the bilge area that appears to be draining from the engine area.>> >> Sent from my iPhone>> Art Harden>> Catalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62>> 937.885.9380 (o)>> 937.477.5544 (m)>> >>>> On Apr 24, 2024, at 9:11 PM, --Bill via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:>>> Re the refrigerator drain…  Is it a U-trap or a check valve?  Where does it lead? Is it accessible?  Does it create a wet bilge?>>> —Bill Ackerman>>> 1995 #240>>> Gulfport FL>>>>> On Apr 22, 2024, at 8:07 PM, Hans Dose via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:>>>> To piggy back onto Dave Hupe’s recommendation- I purchased nearly the same>>>> Nova Kool unit except bought the package which included a slightly larger>>>> freezer with a lid on top priced the same (RT6 vs. RT4). It fit fine and>>>> I’m very pleased with it's performance.  There are three different>>>> amperage draw settings you can choose from with Nova Kool's control>>>> modules. Nova Kool LT201-RT6 Ice Box Conversion Kit (suremarineservice.com)>>>> <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suremarineservice.com%2FGalley%2FIce-Box-Conversion%2FLT201-RT6.html&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cd7b1fbc68cd846dd157908dc655652d4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638496668660546247%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLHF1HtSbVvD1otqp%2FyLRlmt3pj1x6dum1woXmq5SdY%3D&reserved=0<https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Ice-Box-Conversion/LT201-RT6.html>>>>>> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suremarineservice.com%2FGalley%2FIce-Box-Conversion%2FLT201-RT6.html&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cd7b1fbc68cd846dd157908dc655652d4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638496668660554930%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oZp2KNLBvLksxPVyDbBqsI156xbawwBs3y1Rmw0nPdA%3D&reserved=0<https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Ice-Box-Conversion/LT201-RT6.html>>>>> In hindsight, I would have upgraded the control module to the ac/dc module>>>> so that it would run off 110v. dockside and I could leave my batteries>>>> switched off when not at the boat.>>>> Hans Dose>>>> 1999 C320 #569>>>> Alamitos Bay - Long Beach, CA>>>> On Apr 22, 2024, at 3:20 PM, Dave Hupe via C320-list <>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:>>>> Replacing the entire system with a Nova Kool>>>> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suremarineservice.com%2FGalley%2FIce-Box-Conversion%2FLT201-RT4_2.html&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cd7b1fbc68cd846dd157908dc655652d4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638496668660559735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Es4j5nPd%2Bbkojup6Aa%2F4knMGXOm9V36gg3rn2eMWq3A%3D&reserved=0<https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Ice-Box-Conversion/LT201-RT4_2.html>>>>> was>>>> recommended to me by several other 320 owners before I did it ... and I>>>> also recommended to many myself after a very good result (cost and>>>> performance). They have reported high satisfaction (cost and operability).>>>> I strongly recommend. I can provide more detail if anyone desires.>>>> Dave Hupe>>>> 1994 C320 #32>>>> Holland,  MI>