Catalina 350 International Association

Hi - The platform was designed for that purpose - working on it is do-able!
A picture show be showing of me down there!
Pete Bruzik
Pekabu 3
Original owner #107 (2003)

Hi - we had a netgen 3.5 installed and really like it. the sound shield does fit down there and we added a sound proofing material wrap on the outside of the shield as well - greatly lowered the noise level. IMPORTANT - get the 110V blower rather than the 12V blower and have the gen automatically po...

Hi! When we ordered our 350 in 2002 we did not get the autopilot. I figured that I would get a wheel pilot and save some bucks... what a project... the problem is that the pedestal does not have clearance for the unit. SO I had to special order from Edison a longer shaft wheel piece. Then we were st...

Hello All... Our 2003 #107 water heater is leaking from the bottom - all hose connections are tight and dry. Based on previous posts I knew that the 11 gallon Seaward needed to be taken apart in order to replace. Thanks for the heads up! Ordered one thru West Marine - looked EXACTLY the same BUT is ...

Hello All, Our two burner stove is having issues - when cooking or when the oven is on the after a while during the cooking process the thermostats can not be adjusted. they "freeze" so that you cannot adjust the flame. This started happening in the last year - at first you could use plier...

Hi - YES!!! What a difference! Ours finally catastrophically failed at 2,700 hours - incredible difference in sound level!!! no more cement mixer! replaced with the PYI High deflection unit - job was beyond my skill set I bought parts mechanic installed for $375 Pete Bruzik - Pekabu 3 - #107 - 2003 ...

Hi - I know that this sounds silly - but - shrimp make a clicking noise on the hull - we have heard this clicking often while in Florida and north to the lower Chesapeake - we also have had turtles feeding on some "fuzz" on the hull they make a louder click... Best, Pete Bruzik - Pekabu 3 ...

Hi All, First thanks for the speedy replies! I need to fix / replace the mixing faucet body for head shower - not the hose or wand. When the faucet mixer handle is in an "on" position it leaks from under the mixer handle. I hoped to remove the mixer handle to see if I could "tighten&q...

Hello All, I have been looking for a replacement shower faucet / or hints to repair - mine leaks from the handle when "on". I do not see any way to remove the handle to tighten up the valve stem as on most faucets... So... repair or replace - if replace what works with the connections we h...

Hi - sounds like my issue - see post "intermittent overheat at start up" I have not done any further investigation - waiting for spring (soon!) then I will be checking the exhaust elbow - but it looks like you already did that... Keep us posted as to resolution - I will as well Pete Bruzik...

Hi Bill,
re exhaust elbow - wouldn't there be exhaust and or water evident inside the boat? if no exhaust or water evident inside the boat the exhaust elbow should be OK? What would you be looking for as far as symptoms for bad exhaust elbow?
Thanks - Keep the ideas coming - appreciate it!

Hi Ralph,
Interesting comment re shaft - makes sense - I will get a new pump and have it ready to replace as soon as the tarp is off!
Will post a follow-up and let all know if that solves the issue
Thanks to all!

Hi Bill - checked thru hull at the same time I was checking sea chest - we always shut the thru hull when we leave the boat. On the trip back north ran the generator along with the engine all day on the next to last day of the trip it was a very COLD day - heat was wonderful - since the thru hull is...

Hello All, Universal M35B I have an unusual issue - intermittent overheating... current engine hours 2,250 (C350 - 2003 #107) Heat exchanger was cleaned out etc in 2014 (no problems prior - just slightly higher than normal temps - had removed / cleaned as solution) Anti freeze (50/50) checked prior ...

Hi All I added a second unit - So much more efficient!! We have had our boat since new – the original insulation was terrible - not enough was blown in originally - we were visited for a retro insulation install by Catalina in ’04. There is a lot written about the original refrig box insulation / sy...

I keep a small plunger on the shower shelf - I can plunge it and then it drains freely and 15 minutes it is slow again... I do not think it is anything to do with the plumbing - happens very often. I have never "sucked" anything back into the sink... I gave up thinking about it and we just...

Hello All, I have a NexGen 3.5 installed in the port rear sugar spoon area of the stern. We have had it for three years and it works very well. If you are considering purchasing it make sure you have the AC blower installed rather than the standard DC blower. More expensive BUT the noise of the NexG...

Hi Jack, I've tried to tune but with not much success - had no problem with keeping our C27 in tune but now... Who did you did you talk to at the show and what did they quote for tuning (if you don't mind sharing...)

Pete Bruzik PEKABU III #107

Hello Everyone! Joining here!
I'm the guy that can make ice in the freezer and in the bottom of the frig!

Web site looks great - just diferent - FANTASTIC JOB!

Regards All,

Pete Bruzik PEKABU III C350 #107