I also changed the riser-- it takes a beating from hot raw water/hot salt water and the corrosion it causes. Good idea.
But, the exhaust manifold should not have issues, nor need "preventive" replacement.
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- Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:11 am
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: 35B Engine manifold and exhaust riser replacement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1050
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:30 pm
- Forum: Engine / Transmission Forum
- Topic: 35B Engine manifold and exhaust riser replacement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1050
Re: 35B Engine manifold and exhaust riser replacement
The exhaust riser is pretty easy.
Never heard of a problem with the exhaust manifold itself. What is wrong with it?
By chance a picture?
Never heard of a problem with the exhaust manifold itself. What is wrong with it?
By chance a picture?
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:02 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: 2005 C350 GPS Antenna Replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1196
Re: 2005 C350 GPS Antenna Replacement
If this is the VHF radio antenna, do NOT broadcast without an antenna.
And, located at the top of the mast, that is the most likely purpose.
And, located at the top of the mast, that is the most likely purpose.
- Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:41 am
- Forum: Interior Forum
- Topic: Galley Cabinet Stops
- Replies: 7
- Views: 888
Re: Galley Cabinet Stops
Teri,
Can you post a picture?
Can you post a picture?
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 12:44 pm
- Forum: Rigging Forum
- Topic: Broken Cotter Pin?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 773
Re: Broken Cotter Pin?
Yes, I would go with the next longer pin so that the cotter pin is not taking heavy side loads. It is not designed to do that.
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:35 am
- Forum: Rigging Forum
- Topic: Broken Cotter Pin?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 773
Re: Broken Cotter Pin?
If I am seeing the issue correctly, the sides of the jaw look parallel and the pin looks short for the width of the jaw. I would not squeeze the sides of the jaw closer to make that pin "fit". And, particularly if sailing on a broad reach or run, the forestay can be loose enough that the j...
- Sun Mar 27, 2022 3:48 pm
- Forum: Hull, Prop, and Rudder Forum
- Topic: Bottom Paint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 706
Re: Bottom Paint
Bob,
Strongly suggest you check with local yards/dealers.
Best bottom point for the Pacific NW is likely to be different than in Florida or for boats in fresh water.
Said another way, I don't believe there is one best paint for all conditions.
Strongly suggest you check with local yards/dealers.
Best bottom point for the Pacific NW is likely to be different than in Florida or for boats in fresh water.
Said another way, I don't believe there is one best paint for all conditions.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: Scuttlebutt
- Topic: nothing wrong or broken
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1058
Re: nothing wrong or broken
Jack, Sounds like you are on top of maintenance. Sadly, many owners aren't! My diesel mechanic is questioning why you mentioned "valve adjustment. The engine is Kubota. I go by their maintenance interval for valve adjustment (800 hours): https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/maintenance-sch...
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:23 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: wiring behind cabin headliner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1017
Re: wiring behind cabin headliner
Scott, Wish there were a wire routing that would be shorter. Guess no chance of coming down port side with its shorter run to the batteries OR battery switches. But, oversize the wire gauge will help compensate for longer runs. Use the 3% voltage drop tables and remember wire run is positive PLUS ne...
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:16 pm
- Forum: Scuttlebutt
- Topic: nothing wrong or broken
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1058
Re: nothing wrong or broken
Probably need to separate Preventive Maintenance (I am a STRONG BELIEVER!) vs Break Down Maintenance. My mantra is "fix it before the trip/before it breaks" and have less issues underway. How many hours on the engine-- valve adjustment? boil out heat exchanger? replace raw water impeller? ...
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 7:26 am
- Forum: Scuttlebutt
- Topic: Sold my C34 now looking to buy a 350
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1541
Re: Sold my C34 now looking to buy a 350
OK, a "counter-point". After doing a LOT of cruising on a number of boats with fully battened mains (most of it in a Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37') I was very dubious about the in-mast furling on the Catalina 350. Does it give as much power as a fully battened main-- no. Is it a good compr...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:02 am
- Forum: Scuttlebutt
- Topic: New Owner - Moving Boat North ICW
- Replies: 1
- Views: 645
Re: New Owner - Moving Boat North ICW
Until you are very comfortable with the boat-- sail handling, maneuvering, etc AND with its mechanical condition, I would not plan on "learning" offshore. Said another way, out in the Atlantic is not where to learn that the batteries that showed good while plugged into shore power are dead...
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:59 pm
- Forum: Scuttlebutt
- Topic: Bahamas Progress
- Replies: 1
- Views: 662
Re: Bahamas Progress
Yup, long distance cruising is VERY different than day sailing/weekend sailing. Not better or worse, but certainly requires a whole additional level of skill sets. Agree, not everyone's cup of tea. Do what YOU enjoy! And, if you experiment with new experiences, whether on land or water, you need to ...
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:32 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1601
Re: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
Definitely a"Bubba" job to use 5200 on anything that may ever need to be removed!
Glad you got it fixed.
Glad you got it fixed.
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1601
Re: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
Worst case, it may be that I will have to get a panel cutting drill attachment of a slightly larger diameter to cut the fiberglass and get it out. Marinco tech specs for the outlet: https://www.marinco.com/-/media/inriver/12VRC_SPEC.pdf?modified=20200227133342 Installation instructions: http://www....
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:21 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1601
Re: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
"Mounted vertically"??? So water can get down in it. And, wired to cabin lights suggests a "less than electrically enlightened" previous owner did this. Unless you really like that location, find something that can serve as a cap for that hole and relocate the 12 VDC outlet to th...
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:54 am
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1601
Re: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
OK, 15 minutes labor and zero parts cost.
Sounds like a great "fix".
Sounds like a great "fix".
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:55 pm
- Forum: Electrical and Electronics Forum
- Topic: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1601
Re: How to remove Marinco 12 vlt. on pedestal?
If it is not working, I would access the back of it and check the connections. Only takes 5 minutes to remove the screws holding the instrument panel (assuming that would access the back of that 12 VDC outlet).
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:13 pm
- Forum: Add-ons and Improvements
- Topic: Engine Access Door
- Replies: 2
- Views: 837
Re: Engine Access Door
Hi Barbara, I'm not sure what enlarging that access door will buy you that you can't reach with the aft cabin engine panel off. I use that door to open/close the engine raw water through hull, quick check for leaks, etc. and that's about it. Bill Atlanta Elizabeth G #193 Same here, plus access the ...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:09 am
- Forum: Scuttlebutt
- Topic: Alternator charging horror
- Replies: 1
- Views: 705
Re: Alternator charging horror
No question, a visual inspection of the "engine room" every 25 hours is important to mechanical reliability.
DO IT!
Chris,
Suggest you post a picture of the hose to belt clearance area of concern.
Brett
DO IT!
Chris,
Suggest you post a picture of the hose to belt clearance area of concern.
Brett