[C320-list] Heads and Props and Sails, OH MY!

[Allan Field]

Dick - The cost of shipping the cutlass bearing removal tool to Canada and
back is very close to the purchase price.  I would dissuade our friends
north of the border from utilizing the loaner program UNLESS they have a
contact south of the border that I can ship to and they can ship back from.
Since a high percentage of Canadians live within something like 25 miles of
the US border, that may not be too difficult.  As for how to do it, we send
fairly detailed instructions supplemented by personal experience of those
who have gone before!  But I do agree with your recommendation to check the
bearing while the prop is off.  By the way, the Association also has a prop
puller for loan and, according to the records I have here, Brian is a
paid-up, full member!  - Allan

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A. Walker
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:10 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Heads and Props and Sails, OH MY!

When you are doing the Kiwi check your cutlass bearing.  In preparation you
might to borrow the C-320 tool for removal of the old prop and cutlass
bearing..

Don't ask me how to do it.

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 Amirault Family
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:53 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Heads and Props and Sails, OH MY!

Thank you all. Opinions by many on assorted topics have resulted in the 
following acquisitions.

The Raritan PHII arrived by UPS Monday.  I don't deal with UPS enough 
and they surprised me with a $50 Cdn brokerage fee for the import from 
the US.

The Kiwi feathering prop was ordered today from a shop in Vancouver for 
delivery in the new year. I will raise this again closer to launch as I 
look for sage advice on old removal/new install.

A 135% Doyle will be ordered from the local "guy" tomorrow for spring 
delivery. 

These are spouse approved purchases with all but $400 being supplied 
through communal funds. I am well regarded in a circle of one.

Here lies proof that a fool and his money are always welcome.

Brian Amirault
797 Waltzing Bear, too