[C320-list] Emergency Steering Access

[jonvez at comcast.net]

I also used the teflon paste and for the first time since I've owned the boat--no water! The stuff is a bit messy, but works like a charm....

Regards,

Jon

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Allan Field" <Allan.Field at comcast.net> 

> Jeff - I also plastered the Real-Tuff Teflon Paste Thread Sealant from Home 
> Depot around the hatch to prevent leaks. I really should buy stock in this 
> company given how much I am pushing this stuff... - Allan 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Hare 
> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 6:53 PM 
> To: catalina at thehares.com; 'C320-List' 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Emergency Steering Access 
> 
> Yikes.. Of course, Allan is right, rotate it first. But as I recall, even 
> after you rotate the lever 90 degrees, it's a bit tough to pull out and 
> tends to catch a bit 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Jeffrey Hare [mailto:Catalina at thehares.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 6:50 PM 
> To: 'C320-List' 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Emergency Steering Access 
> 
> Just pulls out. While you're at it, you might just replace it with a new 
> one. 
> 
> This model of cover wasn't very good in my opinion and leaks. Which then 
> drains onto the steering system and causes it to corrode (unless you 
> installed the drain hose it was set up for). 
> 
> -Jeff 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: MICHAEL COLE [mailto:miodio at bigpond.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 6:43 PM 
> To: C320 
> Subject: [C320-list] Emergency Steering Access 
> 
> A new crewman asked what that thing was in the cockpit floor. On trying to 
> open it to show him, the lift up handle came away in my hand as the pin on 
> which it hinges had totally rusted through ----it obviously was not 
> stainless steel---good job it wasn't an emergency. My question is---does 
> the circular panel screw out or just pull out its been years since I last 
> opened it and I've forgotten. 
> I intend to put a small split pin in the hole left by the rusted out pin. 
> Thanks------Mike Cole #421 Mio Dio 
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