[C320-list] Water in the Fuel

[Dan Winsor]

Not an issue to hull 109. I do have a water separator in my fuel line but
have never seen water in the bowl and I can't say I take any special
precautions around fill cap or vent. Just a swag here but although your
issue is most likely fuel related, the washing Parr may be just a
coincidence.

On Fri, Jun 21, 2024, 06:55 M K via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I was out motoring yesterday and my Westerbeke diesel began stumbling/
> dying.  I was able to keep it running and get to a nearby fuel dock and tie
> up.  Ater 30 minutes I fired it up and it ran well and I was able to return
> to my slip.  I am a new owner and had just washed the boat that morning for
> the first time swince launching.  I suspect a dirty fiilter or water in the
> fuel.  If the filter is the cuplrit just changing should do it.  Water in
> the fuel is what I am looking for input on.
>
> In addition to washing, I have recently repaced the fill cap and tube
> assembly withn the fiberglass/plastic one from Catlina Direct and don't
> know if that may be contributing.  The vent tube may also have taken in
> water from wash water rolling off the stern.  I didn't wash directly in the
> vent area of the stern.
>
> I am concerned that if I find water will this require draining the tank and
> getting a suction hose into the bottom to pull out the water? (Of course
> just filled it up last weekend)
> Another site mentioned a changing to a "trap" style vent tube to prevent
> water from entering through the factory vent tube...Is this an issue with
> the 320?  Mine is a1996.
>
> Thanks,
> Matt Knoll
> Mary Anne #315
>