[C320-list] Leak in the anchor locker drain tube/thru hull C320 #195, 1995

[ART HARDEN]

Luis:

I remember reading an earlier email or article about someone almost losing their boat on a mooring because of the anchor locker hose. On early model 320s it appears they used the plastic rib hose instead of a reinforced vinyl hose. I know I have checked on Tortuga hull number 243 and I have a reinforced vinyl hose. If you have a ribbed plastic hose, I would replace it. If you have not checked, I would do so even if your hull number is above Tortuga. it will give you a piece of mind.

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Art Harden
Catalina 320 "Tortuga" 243
E-42
937.885.9380 (o)
937.477.5544 (m)

> On Sep 15, 2024, at 8:54 PM, Louis Spitz via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> We noticed a copious amount of water in the bilge while sailing. The motor was off. I pumped out the various sections of the bilge, and at quiet mooring, all’s well.
> I suspect the anchor locker drain tube is broken, allowing water into the boat.  I understand the paneling has to be removed to access the bottom of the chain locker.
> Anyone raise the interior of the locker 4” to get the drain above the waterline (rather than on the waterline)? Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Louis Spitz
> 1995 C320 #195
> Nyack, NY
>