[C320-list] Deck diesel fill cap

[john at frostnet.net]

I am VERY forgetful so I label everything. I made large labels for "WATER" and "DIESEL" with different color font and background. They are 16 years old and look like new. I used the same type of labels on the multi-line cleats and they work great, especially for guests.

One question though, the chain that retains one of my caps broke. Does anyone have an idea how to reattach without removing the entire receptacle? 


John
2007 C320MKII
Hull  #1118
Lake Guntersville, AL




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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Steve Weinstein via C320-list
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Deck diesel fill cap

 I don't know about anyone else's, but the caps on the fill pipes are plain, unmarked.  The collars of the fill pipes on the deck are marked "diesel" and "water" respectively.  I don't like the idea that a water and diesel fill pipe are right next to each other even though they are marked.  I like the idea of a green cap for the diesel fill to avoid any mistakes.
Steve Weinstein,2000 C320 #722, Vega

    On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 09:37:51 PM EDT, Jerry's Iphone via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
 
 All good options. Thanks everyone. 

Rich’s idea seems easiest but, knowing me, I suspect I would forget and pour water in the fuel tank. 🤪

Jerry Sheets
JellyRoll  2002  #890

> On Jul 22, 2024, at 12:17 PM, SARA SCHROEDER via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> I think I have the receipt at the boat. I'll be down there tonight or tomorrow and will look.
> Sara
> 
>> 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