[C320-list] Deck diesel fill cap

[Dan Winsor]

I simply painted my water caps blue. Presto, no chance of mistakes.

On Thu, Aug 29, 2024, 16:38 Doug Treff via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I will caution you that through the years, Catalina used different
> fittings for the deck fills and the Sea-dog caps do not fit what was
> installed on my 1996 hull #350.
>
> So beware of your hull number and make sure you are buying something that
> can be returned for a refund if it doesn't fit.
>
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
>
> On Thu, Jul 25, 2024, at 1:05 PM, SARA SCHROEDER via C320-list wrote:
> > Not sure about older hulls. The specs are:
> >
> > Deck Fill Cap-Green (Diesel)
> > Cap threads are 1-1/4" x 11-1/2 NPSM straight.
> >
> > And, it is correct that the cap does not sit flush with the intake
> > fitting.  Personally, I don't care about that as I care more I don't
> > put water in the diesel fitting so have a slightly raised green cap
> > works for me!
> > Sara
> >
> >
> >> On 07/25/2024 8:34 AM PDT wdoc1--- via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> FYI- I blue ones for the two water fills and am happy with them, though
> they do not sit flush with the intake fitting
> >>     On Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:52:48 AM EDT, Dave Hupe via
> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>   This is great info Sara, but I wonder if this would fit older hulls
> too?
> >> Dave Hupe
> >> 1994 C320 #32
> >>     On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 08:47:50 PM EDT, SARA SCHROEDER via
> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>  Ferris,
> >> I found the invoice for the green Seadog diesel fuel cap.  It's Seadog
> Replacement Diesel Fuel Cap 357016-1.  I paid $7.95.
> >>
> >> Sara
> >> Wandering Star
> >> Seattle
> >> #707/2000
> >>
> >> > On 07/22/2024 8:50 AM PDT Ferris Wills via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Hi Sara,
> >> >
> >> > Could you send a link to the exact Seadog fill cap you bought/use?
> >> >
> >> > Thx!
> >> > Ferris(#505)
> >> >
> >> > Typos by iPhone
> >> >
> >> > > On Jul 22, 2024, at 8:27 AM, SARA SCHROEDER via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > Seadog makes colored deck fill caps with chains. I bought a green
> one for fuel to clearly differentiate the fuel fill from the water fill.
> Works great!
> >> > >
> >> > > Sara
> >> > > Wandering Star
> >> > > Seattle
> >> > > #707/2000
> >> > >
> >> > >> On 07/22/2024 8:01 AM PDT Jeff Smith via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >> I had this same question and could not find a replacement cap. So,
> I did replace the pipes and caps when I needed to replace the two caps on
> the stern. I did not mind because I also wanted the colored caps to make
> sure I did not make a mistake and put water into the diesel tank. I used
> part # Z2971 (diesel) and part #Z2970 (water) from CD. It was a pretty
> quick swap, and about a quarter of the price of the stainless caps/pipes.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Jeff
> >> > >> #121
> >> > >>
> >> > >>>> On Jul 22, 2024, at 10:45 AM, Jerry's Iphone via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >> > >>>
> >> > >>> I dropped my diesel fill cap in the water recently. I found a
> replacement at West Marine but it’s not a perfect fit. I’m concerned about
> water getting in. I searched Catalina direct and Catalina parts with no
> success. Catalina Direct sells the stainless caps with the pipes but don’t
> see the need to replace all but may have to.
> >> > >>>
> >> > >>> Any other ideas?
> >> > >>>
> >> > >>> Jerry Sheets
> >> > >>> JellyRoll  2002  #890
>