Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Swing Keel Cable Leak		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

IndyJim
Navigator

Member Avatar

USA
130 Posts
Initially Posted - 05/30/2005 :  00:42:09  Show Profile
After purchasing a new motor, I've developed a water issue that didn't exist with my old motor. When I use reverse to back out of my slip, I get water up through the swing keel cable hose. It's not a fountain or anything just enough to get the cushion wet.
My new motor is an 8hp high thrust Yamaha. The old one was a 9.9 Evinrude Sailmaster. Is this a thrust issue? Has any other swinger skippers experienced water up the keel cable hose in reverse? Solutions? I've thought about pluggin the top of the hose with a sponge or the like. This would work until I crank the keel up and then it will pop out.
This certainly isn't a major problem but I'm perplexed why it's happening with the new motor.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jim on "Itza Dew Sea"
'84 SK/TR #4525

Edited by - on

Buzz Maring
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1771 Posts
Response Posted - 05/30/2005 :  10:09:53  Show Profile
Hi Jim,

This topic has come up before, and we never did figure out the physics involved. It seems to be even worse if you are lowering/raising the keel at the same time you're backing up (I found that out the first time I launched ... what an eye-opener ).

As you already surmised, sticking a sponge in the cable tube seems to be the easiest cure. I bought a PVC pipe cap that I plan to carve up and put on top, but I haven't gotten around to it yet ... the water just isn't a big enough problem to get me motivated to fix it.

'Hope that helps ... good luck!
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

tinob
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1883 Posts
Response Posted - 05/30/2005 :  17:00:33  Show Profile
Hi Jim,

The easiest fix that I used was a duck tape job over the top of the tube which was later replaced by a sink rubber stopper with a slit cut in it for the cable. The duck tape temp lasted til the stopper was located. Probably would have lasted a season but the stopper looked better.

Val on Calista # 3936
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

stampeder
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

1608 Posts
Response Posted - 05/30/2005 :  22:46:02  Show Profile
What is the inside diameter of the keel hose - and/or what size of stopper would you recomend?
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

tinob
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1883 Posts
Response Posted - 05/31/2005 :  09:03:36  Show Profile
I have no idea what size the stopper was and have since switched to the wing retrofit keel so the tube is no longer there to measure its diameter on your behalf. Sorry

Val on Calista # 3936
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

ronrryan
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
561 Posts
Response Posted - 05/31/2005 :  20:19:35  Show Profile
I seem to remember from the last haulout that the hose piece was a wirewound 1 and 1/2", same as for head discharge throughhulls. But my memory is worse every year. Better measure, ron srsk Orion SW FL
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

IndyJim
Navigator

Members Avatar

USA
130 Posts
Response Posted - 06/06/2005 :  02:54:24  Show Profile
Hey Swinger Skippers,
Thanks a bunch. The rubber sink stopper has possibilities as does the PVC cap. You're absolutely right. It's not enough water to pitch a fit over however, I just spent some boat units to re-upholster the interior. I did have them use vinyl around the keel cable cut out, but who wants moisture on new cushions? So, I'll try one of (or both) of your suggestions. At least now when it happens I won't feel like the lone ranger..er..uh...skipper. What a great place to exchange problems and solutions! Thanks!
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.