[C320-list] Boat Yard Blues - Engine Hours

[Joe Barrett]

Ralph, the DIY part is good advice. I'm not that handy but I know a semi
retired Mechanic with a bit of a drinking problem that I always use when
working on Mechanical things on my boat. I never leave the job to him but
use him as a helper. He's there to keep me from screwing up and vice versa.
I then slip him a few bucks for that nights supplies and the work gets done
right and I learn to do it myself.
Last week my throttle handle bolt snapped and he drilled the bolt out and
retapped a new thread. Job was done in under an hour. He also helps change
the oil and fuel filters, last week he changed out the coolant and put in
the extended life orange stuff. Much better than using the local Yanmar guy
who charges an arm & Two Legs!
Joe Barrett

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Ralph Winkler
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:45 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] Boat Yard Blues - Engine Hours

I'm almost possitive that my '96 hull #394 Yanmar will turn hours with the
ignition turned ON and the engine not running.  Actually, this is typical of
most diesel engines and we ran into this on several of our diesel powered
construction equipment. 
In the case of Larson, NEVER trust a boat yard for maintenance without being
there or checking up on them.  I'm in Milwaukee and while Larson might have
a good reputation for sales and glass work I'd be hesitant to just toss them
the keys and expect them to do maintenance as completely a carefully as you
would yourself.  The bottomline lesson here is a) be there while they do the
work or better yet learn to correctly do it yourself.

Ralph Winkler
Wind Dancer 



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