Catalina 350 International Association

I replaced my Sherwood with the Oberdorfer N202M-908 in 2017. It has been super reliable since then. Recommend it highly. I Bought it from Sales@pumpsandpartsonline.com and the packing slip said Cardinal Pump, St. Louis, MO 314-628-0100 . In 2017 the price was $312 and bought a spare impeller $29.Go...

Hi John Yes, I did the install myself. Raymarine gave great support when I hit a roadblock, I called a few times with no pushback. NOTE: I got a large coupon from Raymarine for the system at the boat show in Newport Ri, don't remember the value, but it was significant and tipped the scales to buy. I...

Hi John, I upgraded from the ST-60 to the Evolution and i70 about 3 years ago. It was night and day difference. The Evolution is a 9 axis sensor and keeps course very well. The only week point I've found is the iTC5 which converts the old instruments to the NEMA 2000 system. It died during warrantee...

I changed my damper plate this past Feb, by myself, mostly following the blog instructions. I offer a couple of "lessons learned". This is not an easy job. I grew up in a garage and found it a little challenging. While there is not a lot of room, ask for a helper, it'll go a lot better, an...

Yes, 350s do develop the Catalina Smile. Catalina had an "official" drawing for repair. Use G-Flex epoxy.
Good luck.

Mike Cronin
FlagShip #314

I purchased a replacement thermostat for the overflow fan from eBay. Perhaps the seller has the fridge thermostat also. Here's what I bought. Seller, ejones8921 Date 24 Mar 2019 cost 8.99 plus 4.57 shipping. 1 Alder Barbour thermostat (273760854050) (overflow thermostat) Good Luck Mike Cronin FlagSh...

We looked at two 350's. My wife was thrilled with the second and we bought it and have had it for 6 years. We still love it. If you want the comforts for the weekend cruises, then just buy it, take out a mortgage if you have to. You can always add the generator, fans, and inverter, and most likely a...

Hi BoB and Cherie, With my Universal M35B, I use about 0.5 gal per hour, so 10 hour is 5 gal. I think the tank is 39 gal, and so I think you should notice a dip on the gage after 10hrs. at mid-tank. Did the gage "wiggle" while moving with the waves or did it stay put at 5/8. Try removing t...

From the look of the "fracture", it appears to be a real fracture and not a filler with a cold shut. It looks both ductile and brittle. I wish I had a better look at the fracture surfaces. If you intend to follow up on this, do not rub the fracture surfaces together as it will ruin the tel...

I had a three battery system on a 1981 Seidelmann 30T which I sold after buying Flagship hull 314 which is in Tampa Bay. I would top off with distilled water, full charge the batteries, and then (here's the trick ) disconnect the positive cables from each of the batteries to limit parasitic loses. Y...

If you have a Universal M35B, Orberdorfer makes a direct replacement. Oberdorfer N202M-908 Raw Water Pump Installation. Several discount marine sites sell them. The impeller is replaced by removing the forward facing cover and a snap-ring, easy - peasy. The snap ring tool may be a new tool for some ...

I'm having my dodger, filler and bimini replaced for about $2200. I've had quotes from $2200 to $5000. The higher quote included all kinds of extras I was not willing to pay for. Hope this helps

Mike Cronin
FlagShip #314

My fuel gauge was acting intermittently for a while and finally quit. I found an direct form/fit/function replacement on Amazon, Model Sierra 57902P Fuel Gauge Amega 2". It was $23.14 plus tax on Amazon Prime. Installing was easy, and it works great. The only difference I found was the red mark...

I've used Debond Marine Formula. Works fast, no heat, won't harm gel coat. Good luck.

I recommend "Marine Formula" It makes 5200 turn to a soft putty that you can remove with a putty knife. Do not buy at West Marine, buy direct at Debond Corp. https://www.debondcorporation.com/ or on amazon DeBond MF12 Marine Formula (12 Oz. Aerosol) West Marine substituted on me and it was...

I recently had a crack in the Eisenglass at an attachment point on my dodger. I stumbled across a new product, Gorilla Clear Repair Tape. It's advertised description is shown below. I bought it at Home Depot for $5.97 for 27 ft. I applied it over the cracked area 7 weeks ago and so far no problems. ...

I've not seen it yet, but I'm wondering if a weep hole could be drilled into the Oberdorfer pump. It would be a good tell tail if the the seal was leaking.

Mike Cronin
FlagShip #314

I have the same question, so I called Catalina in Largo FL. They suggested looking under the aft berth mattresses. I haven't done that yet, but plan to soon.

Mike Cronin
Hull 314, FlagShip

Hi, My hull #314 has a Raritan. Hope that helps.

The port light repair has be successfully completed> FlagShip has been through several severe rain storms and no leaks. A few notes to share on the project. I purchased the gasket in Sept 2015 from Defender. Lewmar would not sell direct. The long length to make your own was not available. I purchase...