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by leigh weiss
Sun Dec 19, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: 2 small thru hulls on Starboard side of hull
Replies: 3
Views: 700

Re: 2 small thru hulls on Starboard side of hull

As I recall, the hull and backing block was about 1" thick plus allow for the threads of the fitting your are looking at about 2" . I don't recall if I trimmed the length to install. The 1-1/2" anchor well drain, once removed gave the dimensions. You have more room for the install in ...
by leigh weiss
Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: 2 small thru hulls on Starboard side of hull
Replies: 3
Views: 700

Re: 2 small thru hulls on Starboard side of hull

I have replaced the two 3/4" drains from inside the bottom of the starboard cockpit locker ( tight fit) and some what hard to swing a tool to take them out. The replacements are SS and wont suffer the sun degradation that the originals had. Found the SS fittings on Ebay. I also replaced the anc...
by leigh weiss
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: Cutlass bearing replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 1289

Re: Cutlass bearing replacement

Bill et al, I have replaced the cutless bearing by the way of removing the rear shaft flange and releasing the shaft seal parts allowing the shaft to slide aft. - removing the grub screws holding the bearing in the stern tube and carefully pulling out the bearing. Once the bearing is out, the shaft ...
by leigh weiss
Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: Rub Rail Aluminum
Replies: 2
Views: 667

Re: Rub Rail Aluminum

I have a complete rub rail Al. extrusion replacement for my 2004 350 which I never installed. The Catalina 350 used two sizes of rub rail. This replacement is the current size which does not fit the old rubber insert. Slight width change. If you need it I will part with it as I don't think I will ge...
by leigh weiss
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:21 pm
Forum: Scuttlebutt
Topic: Are boats covered in Washington state?
Replies: 5
Views: 1092

Re: Are boats covered in Washington state?

I tried a non cover and cover option and liked the cover far better than leaving the boat unprotected. The boat spends winter in southern New Jersey. Not only does the cover protect the boat from the sun, rain, snow, and ice it also keeps the bird droppings from staining the deck and hatches. a big ...
by leigh weiss
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: Water Dripping From Bottom of Rudder - hairline crack
Replies: 6
Views: 1720

Re: Water Dripping From Bottom of Rudder - hairline crack

I have dropper my rudder while on the hard by digging a hole under the rudder and dropping it into the hole. About +/- one foot deep.
This provided enough room to remove the rudder completely.
Lots of luck. P.S. boat was on gravel... The yard had no problem with the hole if I filled it in.
by leigh weiss
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:03 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Shore Power Alternating Current Main Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Re: Shore Power Alternating Current Main Panel

In my boat, the two input shore power cables go to the one AC panel but are separated. The Air conditioner/heater is dedicated to one of the power cable inputs and the rest of the AC loads are fed from the other shore power cable. You have a wiring diagram of this in the owners manual. If you are no...
by leigh weiss
Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:35 am
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: Recommended Prop for 2003 C350 Hull #124
Replies: 10
Views: 2101

Re: Recommended Prop for 2003 C350 Hull #124

I have had my KIWI prop for over 10 years and noticed some added benefits of the install. i. Because of the design of the hub of the KIWI Prop, the prop blades are further aft of the deadwood I think improving flow and efficiency. 2. The clearance from the blade tips to the hull is wider also improv...
by leigh weiss
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: RPM Gauge not working
Replies: 3
Views: 1137

Re: RPM Gauge not working

the engine RPM gets it's signal from the alternator tap. If the alternator works and you show about 13 + volts with the engine running, then the most likely culprit is the rotary switch on the back of the tachometer (multi position rotary switch) make note of the number position and turn it several ...
by leigh weiss
Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:09 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Fuel Gauge Issue?
Replies: 6
Views: 1476

Re: Fuel Gauge Issue?

The problem as I see it is that the tank is not linear or symmetrical. It is wider on the top few inches and then tapers, The fuel sender appears to be linear, that is one inch of fluid level change corresponds to a linear change of indicated fuel level. My solution to this problem was to empty the ...
by leigh weiss
Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: Urgent Question - Boot Stripe
Replies: 14
Views: 2978

Re: Urgent Question - Boot Stripe

Dan, The grub screws are removed and the old cutlass bearing is slowly twisted and pulled out of the housing. I used a channel lock pliers. No need to remove the rudder. If you are replacing the prop shaft, remove the cutlass bearing and the internal shaft flange allowing the shaft to move rearward ...
by leigh weiss
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:56 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Hot Water Temperature
Replies: 11
Views: 2445

Re: Hot Water Temperature

A while ago I mentioned a small coolant leak that was very hard to find. It was one of the two screws/bolts ( the longer one) holding the alternator bracket to the block where one of the threaded holes went into the water jacket. A small leak that evaporates because of the heat of the engine leaving...
by leigh weiss
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Rigging Forum
Topic: C350 mast air draft
Replies: 6
Views: 1871

Re: C350 mast air draft

Don't forget the VHF antenna!!!
My air draft is 54.5' tested with a twang from the antenna on the bottom of a bridge.
The fender boards at the bridge had the depth indicated at 54.5'.
that was a 10X pucker!!!
by leigh weiss
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: De-lamination of engine cover assembly behind stairs
Replies: 5
Views: 1576

Re: De-lamination of engine cover assembly behind stairs

Alex, I used very thin epoxy and lots of clamps to re-glue the bottom of the engine cover. Invert the cover and apply with a syringe and let it cure. Give it time to sink in and reapply if necessary. to fill the voids. My root cause of the delamination was water from the water pump wetting the grove...
by leigh weiss
Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
Topic: Kiwi Prop anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 1917

Re: Kiwi Prop anyone?

Trevor, I fitted a KIWI Prop in 2010 to my C350 with a Universal M35B engine. The transmission is a 1.88:1 and I run at 2350- rpm. My wide open throttle rpm is 3000 under load in flat seas. No black smoke. Fuel consumption is about .5 gph at 2350. ( the sweet spot for specific fuel consumption for m...
by leigh weiss
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: who makes our electrical engine gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 968

who makes our electrical engine gauge

I want to replace the volt meter with an oil pressure gauge Does anyone know who makes the gauges that match?
by leigh weiss
Tue Aug 18, 2020 4:55 pm
Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
Topic: Mando Alternator
Replies: 7
Views: 2472

Re: Mando Alternator

Hello all. Keep in mind that the drive belt will not drive alternators much above about 75 amps with out producing heavy dusting and excessive belt ware. The better solution is a larger alternator with an external three stage smart regulator. This will charge the batteries faster. The ultimate fix i...
by leigh weiss
Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: I need a new engine!! ugh
Replies: 39
Views: 9935

Re: I need a new engine!! ugh

I got the red one. A little spray paint and poof, it is silver/blue.
The part fit and works fine.
You still need to find the root cause of water intrusion.
by leigh weiss
Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: I need a new engine!! ugh
Replies: 39
Views: 9935

Re: I need a new engine!! ugh

Mark, I don't know of a simple way to check the condition of the inner walls of the exhaust elbow without cutting it in half. I thought it was a matter of time and exposure to salt water that prompted the destructive testing. Maybe some one has a better way of checking the inner wall thickness. Glad...
by leigh weiss
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
Topic: I need a new engine!! ugh
Replies: 39
Views: 9935

Re: I need a new engine!! ugh

I believe the basic engine block is a Kubota V-1305. Used complete engines are on Ebay for about $ 3K. Your engine can be removed and rebuilt is the second option with new pistons, sleeves and valves. . But you should find the root cause of the water intrusion as a first step. I have removed my exha...