[C320-list] Music
jonvez at comcast.net
jonvez at comcast.net
Tue Jun 20 05:08:04 PDT 2006
Thanks John...
I was thinking all of the above...rain, washdown, etc.
Regards,
Jon Vez
-------------- Original message --------------
From: John Van Vessem <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net>
> Jon,
>
> When you ask if water enters the lockers, my first thought is "What water"?
> Are you asking about rain, or hose down, or what? The speaker grill is designed
> to let in the least amount of water possible. Seriously, it's not a problem.
>
> John Van Vessem
> Sojourn 645
> Vallejo Yacht Club
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: jonvez at comcast.net
> To: C320-List
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 5:16:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
>
>
> For those that have installed their speakers in the stern locker hatches, do you
> have problems with water entering through where the speakers are mounted? Most
> installations I've seen on Catalina's tend to be under the stern seats in a
> navpod type enclosure. The same installations headaches as others have mentioned
> have kept me from doing this project--
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Ralph Winkler"
>
> > The cockpit speakers on Wind Dancer are mounted on the face side of each
> > stern locker hatch. This was the installation by the dealer for the
> > original buyer. The speakers are really good quality and the face plates on
> > them are substantial enough that they have not shown any effects of stray
> > feet. Needless to say the installation at this location is allot easier
> > then trying to run wires in the stern rail to get under the rail seats.
> >
> > Ralph Winkler
> > Milwaukee
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> > > Today's Topics:
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> > > 1. Water Line unions (Mark Koch)
> > > 2. Re: Water Line unions (Pat Moriarty)
> > > 3. Re: Water Line unions (Jeffrey Hare)
> > > 4. Re: Music (crashley at gte.net)
> > > 5. Re: Music (Jeffrey Hare)
> > > 6. Re: Reefer Blanket (Barry Fahrer)
> > > 7. Re: Music (crashley at gte.net)
> > > 8. Re: Reefer Blanket (Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com)
> > > 9. Re: TuftedTopper Question (Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com)
> > > 10. Re: Reefer Blanket (Chris Burti)
> > > 11. Re: Reefer Blanket (Joe Barrett)
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:32:48 -0400
> > > From: "Mark Koch"
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Water Line unions
> > > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > > Message-ID:
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
> > >
> > > How do the white unions in the water lines operate. I have tried pushing,
> > > pulling, twisting and swearing and still have not been able to get them
> > > apart.
> > >
> > > Mark Koch
> > > Still Crazy #738
> > > Huron, Ohio
> > >
> > > Mark Koch
> > > KelKo Products Company
> > > Sandusky, Ohio
> > > (419) 626-2571
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 2
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:46:52 -0500
> > > From: Pat Moriarty
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water Line unions
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.0.20060616084331.0192c010 at psiurethanes.com>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
> > >
> > > The caps have a little slot to pop them off then you push out the
> > > grey C-clip and push the tube side toward the fitting and pull the
> > > tube. So simple after you do it. The american version is about half
> > > the trouble but could be opened by accident in a crowed tube bundle
> > > if all went wrong at once. I would still prefer the american style.
> > > By the way mine are metric not inch.
> > >
> > >
> > > Pat
> > > SEXUAL HEELING #130At 08:32 AM 6/16/2006, you wrote:
> > >>How do the white unions in the water lines operate. I have tried
> > >>pushing, pulling, twisting and swearing and still have not been able
> > >>to get them apart.
> > >>
> > >>Mark Koch
> > >>Still Crazy #738
> > >>Huron, Ohio
> > >>
> > >>Mark Koch
> > >>KelKo Products Company
> > >>Sandusky, Ohio
> > >>(419) 626-2571
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 3
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:59:40 -0400
> > > From: "Jeffrey Hare"
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water Line unions
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Message-ID: <001001c6914d$1e2f3f40$6901a8c0 at Altech>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> > >
> > > Mark,
> > >
> > > On the END where the tube enters the fitting, you'll see what looks like
> > > a plastic washer surrounding the tube. Press IN on that ring, and pull
> > > the
> > > water line out of the fitting.
> > >
> > > See this diagram:
> > >
> > > http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/whale/WhaleFittings
> > >
> > >
> > > When reassembling, press the tube into the fitting. THEN Push the pipe in
> > > hard a SECOND time and it'll pop in past the O-Ring seat. If you don't do
> > > this second step, it'll probably leak or pop apart under pressure.
> > >
> > > See the whale manual here:
> > >
> > > http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt/viewcat.php?cid=6
> > >
> > >
> > > -Jeff
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Mark Koch [mailto:markkoch738 at hotmail.com]
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 9:33 AM
> > > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Water Line unions
> > >
> > > How do the white unions in the water lines operate. I have tried pushing,
> > > pulling, twisting and swearing and still have not been able to get them
> > > apart.
> > >
> > > Mark Koch
> > > Still Crazy #738
> > > Huron, Ohio
> > >
> > > Mark Koch
> > > KelKo Products Company
> > > Sandusky, Ohio
> > > (419) 626-2571
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 4
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:03:17 -0700
> > > From:
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > > To: "C320-List"
> > > Message-ID: <003501c6914d$9def1ac0$6400a8c0 at Desktop1>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> > > reply-type=original
> > >
> > > Check if you have speaker wires already installed in the stern pulpit
> > > tubing/stanchions. (I'm sure you would have noticed.) I had a short length
> > > of cable already in place that went from under each stern seat to just
> > > inside the aft locker though the stachion. I had to run wires from the
> > > stereo at the Nav station and splice them but the hard part is getting
> > > from
> > > the inside to the outside thru the stanchions if the wires aren't already
> > > there.
> > >
> > > CRA
> > > Rosebud #882
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From:
> > > To: "Allan Field" ; "Catalina 320 List"
> > >
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 9:12 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > >
> > > Allan,
> > >
> > > No dating on this list... :)
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > >
> > >
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Allan Field" [Allan.Field at comcast.net]
> > > Sent: 06/15/2006 05:10 PM
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > > Tim - Where are you located?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > > [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Tim
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:42 PM
> > > To: C320 List
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > > I am planning on adding music to my boat and wanted to put speakers under
> > > the stern rail seats and also in the salon. Any suggestions on better
> > > locations and tips for routing the speaker wires, especially on the stern
> > > rail seats. Thanks !!
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 5
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:30:52 -0400
> > > From: "Jeffrey Hare"
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Message-ID: <000501c69151$79e64370$6901a8c0 at Altech>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Hull #809 did not have these lead wires run unfortuantely. What a PITA
> > > it was running them after the fact... The stern seat speakers look really
> > > nice. Maybe some year I'll hook them up and hear what they sound like. :)
> > >
> > > Got em for Christmas 3 years ago. Physically installed and ran the wires
> > > to
> > > behind the radio unit last year. Maybe this is the lucky year to actually
> > > complete the connection?
> > >
> > > Shelly's been teasing me that the boat will have rotted away before I get
> > > around to making that final connection.
> > >
> > > -JeffH
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: crashley at gte.net [mailto:crashley at gte.net]
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 10:03 AM
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > > Check if you have speaker wires already installed in the stern pulpit
> > > tubing/stanchions. (I'm sure you would have noticed.) I had a short length
> > > of cable already in place that went from under each stern seat to just
> > > inside the aft locker though the stachion. I had to run wires from the
> > > stereo at the Nav station and splice them but the hard part is getting
> > > from
> > > the inside to the outside thru the stanchions if the wires aren't already
> > > there.
> > >
> > > CRA
> > > Rosebud #882
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From:
> > > To: "Allan Field" ; "Catalina 320 List"
> > >
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 9:12 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > >
> > > Allan,
> > >
> > > No dating on this list... :)
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > >
> > >
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Allan Field" [Allan.Field at comcast.net]
> > > Sent: 06/15/2006 05:10 PM
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > > Tim - Where are you located?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > > [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Tim
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:42 PM
> > > To: C320 List
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > > I am planning on adding music to my boat and wanted to put speakers under
> > > the stern rail seats and also in the salon. Any suggestions on better
> > > locations and tips for routing the speaker wires, especially on the stern
> > > rail seats. Thanks !!
> > >
> > > ---------------------------------
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> > > Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 6
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:18:49 -0400
> > > From: Barry Fahrer
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Message-ID: <006e01c69158$2ba522b0$6500a8c0 at barry>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> > > reply-type=original
> > >
> > >
> > > Chris;
> > > Great idea using the computer cooling fan, how did you run the 12v wire to
> > > the fan ? from the Power Pannel ?
> > > Thanks.
> > > BARRY --... ...--
> > > C-320 # 126
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Chris Burti"
> > > To: "C320-List"
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:33 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >
> > >
> > >> Adding a small cooling fan from a computer makes a
> > >> huge difference in the current draw and efficiency of
> > >> the reefer. These run on 12 volts and use a
> > >> negligable amount of current. Install it to blow air
> > >> from the freezer across the length of th top of the
> > >> reefer. This induces a circulation of cold air that
> > >> lowers and evens out the overall temp of the reefer.
> > >> Without the bottom of the reefer is almost freezing
> > >> and the top is barely cool. Since the thermostat is at
> > >> the top, it keeps calling for the compressor.
> > >>
> > >> Try it with a cheap battery operated fan and a
> > >> thermometer, then time your cycles. it is amazing.
> > >>
> > >> For long trips in hot weather, I also freeze up a
> > >> couple of blocks of ice using a pair of small dish
> > >> tubs (aprox. 2-3 gallon size that fit in the
> > >> sink)purchased for that use.
> > >>
> > >> They fit in the cooler and in the refer quite nicely.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --- "Richard A. Walker" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I use a cheep ground cover from a camping store; it
> > >>> is a silver bubble wrap.
> > >>> It is placed on top of the items in the reefer.
> > >>> This makes the open space
> > >>> smaller and reduces the amount to be chilled. It
> > >>> also added to the seal.
> > >>>
> > >>> Just fold the "Space Blanket" over until it is the
> > >>> correct size. On long
> > >>> trips we make our sandwiches in the mooring and
> > >>> place them on top of the
> > >>> blanket for collecting later in the day. Thus we
> > >>> don't need to get into the
> > >>> entire box.
> > >>>
> > >>> We also freeze bottles of water and place them in
> > >>> the lowest place in the
> > >>> refer if we do not need the room. This also reduces
> > >>> the requirement for the
> > >>> compressor to run.
> > >>>
> > >>> All of this really save some amps.
> > >>>
> > >>> See you at the regatta.....................
> > >>>
> > >>> Cheers,
> > >>>
> > >>> Dick Walker
> > >>> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> > >>> 740 Olive Ave.
> > >>> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > >>> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf
> > >>> Of Henry LeSieur
> > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36 PM
> > >>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > >>> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >>>
> > >>> It's been mentioned on previous posts the placement
> > >>> of a blanket (?) over
> > >>> the reefer as an insulator.
> > >>>
> > >>> 1. What type of blanket is being used?
> > >>>
> > >>> 2. Where can it be purchased?
> > >>>
> > >>> 3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside the
> > >>> reefer?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks, in advance
> > >>>
> > >>> Hank
> > >>>
> > >>> Camelot #331
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Chris Burti
> > >> "Commitment"
> > >> Catalina 320, #867,
> > >> Farmville, NC
> > >>
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> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 7
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:32:45 -0700
> > > From:
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > > To: "C320-List"
> > > Message-ID: <000701c6915a$1e03af80$6400a8c0 at Desktop1>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> > > reply-type=original
> > >
> > > I guess you could try fishing the wires up thru the stern tubing but it
> > > might be difficult. See if your stern light wire goes up thru the port
> > > vertical stern stanchion like mine does. Maybe you could use a fish tape
> > > to
> > > get the wire thru to under the seats.
> > >
> > > CRA
> > > Rosebud #882
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jeffrey Hare"
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 7:30 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >
> > >
> > >> Hi,
> > >>
> > >> Hull #809 did not have these lead wires run unfortuantely. What a PITA
> > >> it was running them after the fact... The stern seat speakers look
> > >> really
> > >> nice. Maybe some year I'll hook them up and hear what they sound like.
> > >> :)
> > >>
> > >> Got em for Christmas 3 years ago. Physically installed and ran the wires
> > >> to
> > >> behind the radio unit last year. Maybe this is the lucky year to
> > >> actually
> > >> complete the connection?
> > >>
> > >> Shelly's been teasing me that the boat will have rotted away before I get
> > >> around to making that final connection.
> > >>
> > >> -JeffH
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: crashley at gte.net [mailto:crashley at gte.net]
> > >> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 10:03 AM
> > >> To: C320-List
> > >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >>
> > >> Check if you have speaker wires already installed in the stern pulpit
> > >> tubing/stanchions. (I'm sure you would have noticed.) I had a short
> > >> length
> > >> of cable already in place that went from under each stern seat to just
> > >> inside the aft locker though the stachion. I had to run wires from the
> > >> stereo at the Nav station and splice them but the hard part is getting
> > >> from
> > >> the inside to the outside thru the stanchions if the wires aren't already
> > >> there.
> > >>
> > >> CRA
> > >> Rosebud #882
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From:
> > >> To: "Allan Field" ; "Catalina 320 List"
> > >>
> > >> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 9:12 PM
> > >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Allan,
> > >>
> > >> No dating on this list... :)
> > >>
> > >> cuba libre 2
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --------------------------
> > >> Regards,
> > >> OD
> > >>
> > >> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Allan Field" [Allan.Field at comcast.net]
> > >> Sent: 06/15/2006 05:10 PM
> > >> To: "'C320-List'"
> > >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Music
> > >>
> > >> Tim - Where are you located?
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > >> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Tim
> > >> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:42 PM
> > >> To: C320 List
> > >> Subject: [C320-list] Music
> > >>
> > >> I am planning on adding music to my boat and wanted to put speakers under
> > >> the stern rail seats and also in the salon. Any suggestions on better
> > >> locations and tips for routing the speaker wires, especially on the stern
> > >> rail seats. Thanks !!
> > >>
> > >> ---------------------------------
> > >> Do you Yahoo!?
> > >> Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----------------------------------------
> > >> The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity
> > >> to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or
> > >> privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or
> > >> other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this
> > >> information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient
> > >> is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the
> > >> sender and delete the material from any computer (IM).
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 8
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:42:33 -0700
> > > From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > > To: "Catalina 320 List"
> > > Message-ID:
> > >
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type="original";
> > > format="flowed"
> > >
> > > An even simpler solution is to get some battery powered fans from Camping
> > > World...the use 2 D size batteries and last about 45 days. I got three of
> > > them and during weekends at the Isthmus on a mooring, I turn the fridge
> > > down to '2' on the temp knob and it stays at 41F due to the circulation
> > > going on inside--that and my insulating pads inside the fridge..
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > >
> > > BTW...cuba libre 3, shipped from Largo to Oakland dealer today!!!
> > > Woohoo!!!!
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Barry Fahrer [bfahrer at lisurveyor.com]
> > > Sent: 06/16/2006 08:18 AM
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >
> > >
> > > Chris;
> > > Great idea using the computer cooling fan, how did you run the 12v wire to
> > > the fan ? from the Power Pannel ?
> > > Thanks.
> > > BARRY --... ...--
> > > C-320 # 126
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Chris Burti"
> > > To: "C320-List"
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:33 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >
> > >
> > >> Adding a small cooling fan from a computer makes a
> > >> huge difference in the current draw and efficiency of
> > >> the reefer. These run on 12 volts and use a
> > >> negligable amount of current. Install it to blow air
> > >> from the freezer across the length of th top of the
> > >> reefer. This induces a circulation of cold air that
> > >> lowers and evens out the overall temp of the reefer.
> > >> Without the bottom of the reefer is almost freezing
> > >> and the top is barely cool. Since the thermostat is at
> > >> the top, it keeps calling for the compressor.
> > >>
> > >> Try it with a cheap battery operated fan and a
> > >> thermometer, then time your cycles. it is amazing.
> > >>
> > >> For long trips in hot weather, I also freeze up a
> > >> couple of blocks of ice using a pair of small dish
> > >> tubs (aprox. 2-3 gallon size that fit in the
> > >> sink)purchased for that use.
> > >>
> > >> They fit in the cooler and in the refer quite nicely.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --- "Richard A. Walker" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I use a cheep ground cover from a camping store; it
> > >>> is a silver bubble wrap.
> > >>> It is placed on top of the items in the reefer.
> > >>> This makes the open space
> > >>> smaller and reduces the amount to be chilled. It
> > >>> also added to the seal.
> > >>>
> > >>> Just fold the "Space Blanket" over until it is the
> > >>> correct size. On long
> > >>> trips we make our sandwiches in the mooring and
> > >>> place them on top of the
> > >>> blanket for collecting later in the day. Thus we
> > >>> don't need to get into the
> > >>> entire box.
> > >>>
> > >>> We also freeze bottles of water and place them in
> > >>> the lowest place in the
> > >>> refer if we do not need the room. This also reduces
> > >>> the requirement for the
> > >>> compressor to run.
> > >>>
> > >>> All of this really save some amps.
> > >>>
> > >>> See you at the regatta.....................
> > >>>
> > >>> Cheers,
> > >>>
> > >>> Dick Walker
> > >>> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> > >>> 740 Olive Ave.
> > >>> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > >>> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf
> > >>> Of Henry LeSieur
> > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36 PM
> > >>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > >>> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >>>
> > >>> It's been mentioned on previous posts the placement
> > >>> of a blanket (?) over
> > >>> the reefer as an insulator.
> > >>>
> > >>> 1. What type of blanket is being used?
> > >>>
> > >>> 2. Where can it be purchased?
> > >>>
> > >>> 3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside the
> > >>> reefer?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks, in advance
> > >>>
> > >>> Hank
> > >>>
> > >>> Camelot #331
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Chris Burti
> > >> "Commitment"
> > >> Catalina 320, #867,
> > >> Farmville, NC
> > >>
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> > > Message: 9
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:47:01 -0700
> > > From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] TuftedTopper Question
> > > To: "Allan Field" , "Catalina 320 List"
> > >
> > > Message-ID:
> > >
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> > >
> > > I am simply high on life!! :)
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Allan Field" [Allan.Field at comcast.net]
> > > Sent: 06/16/2006 02:38 AM
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] TuftedTopper Question
> > >
> > > Orlando - What are you smoking today?! You are really coming back with
> > > even
> > > better zingers than usual! - Allan
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > > [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> > > Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 12:16 AM
> > > To: Catalina 320 List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] TuftedTopper Question
> > >
> > > You tease....
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: [esquirecatering at rcn.com]
> > > Sent: 06/15/2006 10:13 PM
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] TuftedTopper Question
> > >
> > > How much was it and how thick?
> > >
> > > Adam
> > >
> > >
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> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 10
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:08:08 -0700 (PDT)
> > > From: Chris Burti
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Message-ID: <20060616160808.79395.qmail at web37206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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> > >
> > > Out the back of the reefer with the control wires,
> > > these will be accessable from the aft cabin.
> > >
> > >>From the panel box, you remove the bottom which
> > > fastened in with four screws. I had to remove the
> > > cable clamps as well. Then (with all power off at the
> > > mains) you run a fish tape with a messenger line
> > > attched down toward the stove. The
> > > pocket under the stove removes (four screws) and you
> > > can send the fish tape aft.
> > >
> > > Put a 2 amp fuse on the positve wire near where you
> > > hook it to the Reefer breaker and hook the negative to
> > > the buss. Use 16 ga. tinned wire and you should be
> > > good to go.
> > >
> > > On an electrical note akin to religion. I read a study
> > > released by Honda a couple of years ago. They did an
> > > electrical connection failure analysis. In summary,
> > > soldered conections failed from vibration 50% sooner
> > > than crimped. This was due to hardening of the wires
> > > by heat. The conclusion the pundits in the marine
> > > field who considered this report was to use only
> > > crimped connections and seal the crimp from the marine
> > > atmosphere.
> > >
> > > --- Barry Fahrer wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >> Chris;
> > >> Great idea using the computer cooling fan, how did
> > >> you run the 12v wire to
> > >> the fan ? from the Power Pannel ?
> > >> Thanks.
> > >> BARRY --... ...--
> > >> C-320 # 126
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Chris Burti"
> > >> To: "C320-List"
> > >> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:33 AM
> > >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> > Adding a small cooling fan from a computer makes a
> > >> > huge difference in the current draw and efficiency
> > >> of
> > >> > the reefer. These run on 12 volts and use a
> > >> > negligable amount of current. Install it to blow
> > >> air
> > >> > from the freezer across the length of th top of
> > >> the
> > >> > reefer. This induces a circulation of cold air
> > >> that
> > >> > lowers and evens out the overall temp of the
> > >> reefer.
> > >> > Without the bottom of the reefer is almost
> > >> freezing
> > >> > and the top is barely cool. Since the thermostat
> > >> is at
> > >> > the top, it keeps calling for the compressor.
> > >> >
> > >> > Try it with a cheap battery operated fan and a
> > >> > thermometer, then time your cycles. it is amazing.
> > >> >
> > >> > For long trips in hot weather, I also freeze up a
> > >> > couple of blocks of ice using a pair of small
> > >> dish
> > >> > tubs (aprox. 2-3 gallon size that fit in the
> > >> > sink)purchased for that use.
> > >> >
> > >> > They fit in the cooler and in the refer quite
> > >> nicely.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > --- "Richard A. Walker"
> > >> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> I use a cheep ground cover from a camping store;
> > >> it
> > >> >> is a silver bubble wrap.
> > >> >> It is placed on top of the items in the reefer.
> > >> >> This makes the open space
> > >> >> smaller and reduces the amount to be chilled. It
> > >> >> also added to the seal.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Just fold the "Space Blanket" over until it is
> > >> the
> > >> >> correct size. On long
> > >> >> trips we make our sandwiches in the mooring and
> > >> >> place them on top of the
> > >> >> blanket for collecting later in the day. Thus we
> > >> >> don't need to get into the
> > >> >> entire box.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> We also freeze bottles of water and place them in
> > >> >> the lowest place in the
> > >> >> refer if we do not need the room. This also
> > >> reduces
> > >> >> the requirement for the
> > >> >> compressor to run.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> All of this really save some amps.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> See you at the regatta.....................
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Cheers,
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Dick Walker
> > >> >> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> > >> >> 740 Olive Ave.
> > >> >> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> > >> >> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > >> >> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On
> > >> Behalf
> > >> >> Of Henry LeSieur
> > >> >> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36 PM
> > >> >> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > >> >> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >> >>
> > >> >> It's been mentioned on previous posts the
> > >> placement
> > >> >> of a blanket (?) over
> > >> >> the reefer as an insulator.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> 1. What type of blanket is being used?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> 2. Where can it be purchased?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> 3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside
> > >> the
> > >> >> reefer?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Thanks, in advance
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Hank
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Camelot #331
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Chris Burti
> > >> > "Commitment"
> > >> > Catalina 320, #867,
> > >> > Farmville, NC
> > >> >
> > >> > __________________________________________________
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> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > > Chris Burti
> > > "Commitment"
> > > Catalina 320, #867,
> > > Farmville, NC
> > >
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> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 11
> > > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:08:24 -0400
> > > From: "Joe Barrett"
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > > To: "'C320-List'"
> > > Message-ID: <059101c6915f$18f5a430$6901a8c0 at Joe>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> > >
> > > Orlando, did you mount it inside the box or just leave it loose.
> > > Joe Barrett
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > > [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> > > Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 11:43 AM
> > > To: Catalina 320 List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >
> > > An even simpler solution is to get some battery powered fans from Camping
> > > World...the use 2 D size batteries and last about 45 days. I got three of
> > > them and during weekends at the Isthmus on a mooring, I turn the fridge
> > > down
> > > to '2' on the temp knob and it stays at 41F due to the circulation going
> > > on
> > > inside--that and my insulating pads inside the fridge..
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > >
> > > BTW...cuba libre 3, shipped from Largo to Oakland dealer today!!!
> > > Woohoo!!!!
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Barry Fahrer [bfahrer at lisurveyor.com]
> > > Sent: 06/16/2006 08:18 AM
> > > To: C320-List
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >
> > >
> > > Chris;
> > > Great idea using the computer cooling fan, how did you run the 12v wire to
> > > the fan ? from the Power Pannel ?
> > > Thanks.
> > > BARRY --... ...--
> > > C-320 # 126
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Chris Burti"
> > > To: "C320-List"
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:33 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >
> > >
> > >> Adding a small cooling fan from a computer makes a
> > >> huge difference in the current draw and efficiency of
> > >> the reefer. These run on 12 volts and use a
> > >> negligable amount of current. Install it to blow air
> > >> from the freezer across the length of th top of the
> > >> reefer. This induces a circulation of cold air that
> > >> lowers and evens out the overall temp of the reefer.
> > >> Without the bottom of the reefer is almost freezing
> > >> and the top is barely cool. Since the thermostat is at
> > >> the top, it keeps calling for the compressor.
> > >>
> > >> Try it with a cheap battery operated fan and a
> > >> thermometer, then time your cycles. it is amazing.
> > >>
> > >> For long trips in hot weather, I also freeze up a
> > >> couple of blocks of ice using a pair of small dish
> > >> tubs (aprox. 2-3 gallon size that fit in the
> > >> sink)purchased for that use.
> > >>
> > >> They fit in the cooler and in the refer quite nicely.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --- "Richard A. Walker" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I use a cheep ground cover from a camping store; it
> > >>> is a silver bubble wrap.
> > >>> It is placed on top of the items in the reefer.
> > >>> This makes the open space
> > >>> smaller and reduces the amount to be chilled. It
> > >>> also added to the seal.
> > >>>
> > >>> Just fold the "Space Blanket" over until it is the
> > >>> correct size. On long
> > >>> trips we make our sandwiches in the mooring and
> > >>> place them on top of the
> > >>> blanket for collecting later in the day. Thus we
> > >>> don't need to get into the
> > >>> entire box.
> > >>>
> > >>> We also freeze bottles of water and place them in
> > >>> the lowest place in the
> > >>> refer if we do not need the room. This also reduces
> > >>> the requirement for the
> > >>> compressor to run.
> > >>>
> > >>> All of this really save some amps.
> > >>>
> > >>> See you at the regatta.....................
> > >>>
> > >>> Cheers,
> > >>>
> > >>> Dick Walker
> > >>> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> > >>> 740 Olive Ave.
> > >>> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> 619.435.8986-----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> > >>> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf
> > >>> Of Henry LeSieur
> > >>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36 PM
> > >>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > >>> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket
> > >>>
> > >>> It's been mentioned on previous posts the placement
> > >>> of a blanket (?) over
> > >>> the reefer as an insulator.
> > >>>
> > >>> 1. What type of blanket is being used?
> > >>>
> > >>> 2. Where can it be purchased?
> > >>>
> > >>> 3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside the
> > >>> reefer?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks, in advance
> > >>>
> > >>> Hank
> > >>>
> > >>> Camelot #331
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Chris Burti
> > >> "Commitment"
> > >> Catalina 320, #867,
> > >> Farmville, NC
> > >>
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