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NautiC25
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Initially Posted - 11/16/2015 :  05:54:51  Show Profile
Just wanted to put this out there for a review in case you were thinking of ordering Catalina Directs Water Cap. I purchased it in June and installed it sometime in July (4 months in the sun). This is how it's holding up.
Obviously not UV stabalized and it began just as their picture shows, a brilliant blue. Now I'm hoping it fades completely to white.
https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/22_221/deck-pipe-cap-water.cfm
1989 C-25 TR/WK #5894
Miss Behavin'
Sittin' in LCYC on Canyon Lake, Texas
Edited by - NautiC25 on 11/16/2015 05:58:59

redeye
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Response Posted - 11/16/2015 :  10:59:49  Show Profile
I removed my waterline and lately the deck fitting started leaking. It was very difficult to remove the plate/plug/screw fitting as the o-ring was cracked and jammed.... I replaced it and put calk all over it so yours is lookin pretty good compared....
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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islander
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Response Posted - 11/16/2015 :  14:15:23  Show Profile
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the deck fitting started leaking.

Geez Ray, If you keep fixin the leaks your going to have to change the name...
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 11/17/2015 :  04:47:03  Show Profile
I also replaced mine with one from Catalina Direct some time ago. The color is gone and the O-ring seal leaks rain water into the tank.
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
Hobie 18 Lake Worth



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redeye
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Response Posted - 11/17/2015 :  05:07:40  Show Profile
Did you lube the o-ring?
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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redeye
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Response Posted - 11/17/2015 :  05:10:18  Show Profile
<< Now I'm hoping it fades completely to white. >>

Yepper... but the new design looks like it will seal properly, and the wench handle fitting is pretty smart also.. I'm looking at ordering the cap and a new fitting.
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 11/17/2015 :  06:54:59  Show Profile
I got an email back from CD. They're aware of the issue, but the only fix is to buy the new stainless assembly that you have to re-drill.
1989 C-25 TR/WK #5894
Miss Behavin'
Sittin' in LCYC on Canyon Lake, Texas
Edited by - NautiC25 on 11/17/2015 06:55:27
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 11/17/2015 :  11:25:43  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I am not aware of any issue with my water cap...yet.

So, with those responding...you all went to replacing the water cap because the existing one leaked into the water tank and/or inside the cabin ?

I gather that the SS cap is better since the plastic one they sell is not UV stabilized but going with the SS one requires re-drilling ?

If the plastic cap is sensitive to UV rays, can it be painted white with an epoxy paint ? But given that resolve, I would think SS cap is the way to go even if drilling is involved.
Larry
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 11/17/2015 :  13:08:12  Show Profile
My original cap became brittle and cracked. No leaks that I knew of.

Yes, the SS requires drilling, but it's probably the best way to go.
1989 C-25 TR/WK #5894
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Sittin' in LCYC on Canyon Lake, Texas
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 11/18/2015 :  05:57:31  Show Profile
I think I will order one of these to replace the plastic one.


http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|7504|2290180|2290181&id=212079
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
Hobie 18 Lake Worth



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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 11/18/2015 :  09:19:53  Show Profile
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Originally posted by hewebb

I think I will order one of these to replace the plastic one...
That's the standard for a boat, using the little key with two prongs. I would imagine that tightening a cap with a winch handle is likely to destroy the o-ring. Too easy to apply much torque.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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redeye
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Response Posted - 11/18/2015 :  13:51:07  Show Profile
<< I would imagine that tightening a cap with a winch handle is likely to destroy the o-ring. Too easy to apply much torque. >>


The cap bottoms out and the O-ring design is made to seal on the sides rather than the bottom... no change in compression to the o-ring with either method of tightening.

The newer design also caps over everything like a mushroom rather than holding water with old design.

It may not look better but I'm sure it functions better, especially with freezing temps.
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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