Catalina 350 International Association

We, too, can't believe how quickly the holding tank fills up. We are convinced that the electric head uses a lot more water than needed, especially for non-solid-waste flushes. We have often thought about trying an "experiment" whereby the thru hull is closed and we use measured fresh wate...

Head stopped pumping out waste and backed up. I took apart the pump at the back that holds the impeller and Macerator blade, replaced the o ring, shaft seal And seal plate. Put it back together and there is a very minimal leak. Anybody had this problem? What was the solution?

We currently use ratching straps across the mid aft and mid bow section of the dinghy with the strap hooks on the stern rail. It looks terrible but keeps the dinghy absolutely still. How do others secure their dinghy on their davits?

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I hope you will consider the Gulf Coast of Alabama. Forget everything you've ever heard about Alabama, as we are a well kept secret (oops....maybe not anymore). We currently sail out of Orange Beach, Alabama, where the sailing season is all year. Situated between Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Flor...

This was installed by our dealer when we purchased the boat.

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While cleaning the boat this weekend, we opened up the locking disk below the helmsman's seat that seals off the emergency rudder/tiller shaft and the shaft was full of water. Is this normal?

We had folding pad eyes installed on the lower port side of the companionway opening ( to tether into when coming up into the cockpit from below) and on the lower starboard side of the bench where the helmsman sits/stands.

The oil change was completed successfully without incident using the recommended procedures. Thanks!

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Let us know when you are coming to the area and we'll try to meet up. We may be able to accommodate you at no cost at our marina. Stay in touch.

Thanks, Bill. We have a Universal 35 on our 2008 Mark II. Will check it out tomorrow

Speaking of the zinc......we have always had this maintained by the dealer, too. So, any tips/tricks for changing this out? (Thanks for the info on the changing out the oil....we'll test it out tomorrow).

The stationary salon sidelights have begun leaking (again). Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so, what did you do to fix it? Silicone caulk?

Wish we were, but alas we are working stiffs! But, I do know that S/V Pekabu, Annapolis, MD, is currently in the Bahamas along with a C400, Bruenelle, and a C440, Andiamo. Have a great time!

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Since buying our boat new in 2008, we have had the dealer service the engine. We have decided to change the oil and service it ourselves. Any words of wisdom before we begin??

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