[C320-list] removing steering wheel
bruceheyman at cox.net
bruceheyman at cox.net
Sun Jul 27 06:56:07 PDT 2008
Wayne,
I'm sure they align it when b4 it leaves the factory but after you splash the boat and rig the mast I'm sure the hull takes on a slightly different shape. Given that we are talking about such tight tolerances it is easy to see why that article recommends you repeat the process every year.
We are members of DWYC but frequent both...:-). Will take you up on your offer next time we are in SD. Your YC did a fantastic job with the 2006 320 regatta!
Best,
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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From: Wayne Strickland <nadowayne at yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:07:50
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] removing steering wheel
Bruce,
Thank you for referring me to the shaft alignment article on our Cat 320 web site. I removed and had my engine rebuilt on my old boat (1983 Cat 30T) a few months ago. The engine lined up perfectly when I put it back in and fortunately, I had no vibration problems.
I thought the Cat 320 would have been aligned true when built. I guess that's wishful thinking.
I see that you are at San Juan Capistrano, are you in the Dana Point or Dana West Yacht Club? Regardless of that, next time you cruise south to San Diego/Coronado, stop by CYC and I'll buy you a Pusser's rum and coke. Just ask at the front desk for me and they'll give me a call.
I'll work on aligning the shaft before I head to the Isthmus on Catalina Island next month. Vibration free will be nice and I'll let you know how it turns out, once I get it done.
Thanks again,
Wayne Strickland
1999 Cat 320 # 594
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From: bruceheyman at cox.net <bruceheyman at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] removing steering wheel
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 8:07 AM
Funny you should say that...we just happened to have a bottle (opened of course)
of Pusser's Rum on board...:-)
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Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:46:05
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] removing steering wheel
Did you and Di toast your excellent work with some Pusser's rum? :)
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Wayne,
Or boat seemed to be a bit loud and vibrated a lot at 2800 rpm. We used
the process prescribed by an article posted on the 320 Association web
site to align the prop shaft and motor. I'm embarrassed to say the amount
of time it took Di and I to do this job was no where near the half hour
for measurement and half hour for calculations that the article claims
but; when we took the boat out for a sail/motor last Sunday what a treat.
The drive train was significantly quieter and smother, even at 3000 rpm.
Job worth doing if you've never done it or had it done.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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From: Wayne <nadowayne at yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:30:05
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] removing steering wheel
Dick,
Thanks for the idea on wheel storage. I'll pick it up at West Marine
tomorrow.
I think Summer Place from Coronado Yacht Club, uses the same wheel kit and
usually backs his boat into the slip and enters from the stern. He has
his wheel off until he heads for Catalina Island.
I've had my boat for one month and encountered vibraton noise at high RPM.
It was louder than expected at 3,000 RPM. Has anyone else noticed this
and is it normal?
I have enjoyed reading all the info on Honda 2000 generators, I have a
Honda 1,000 that I used on my Cat 30T and it has worked well, except
powering the microwave.
I read your article about never using both batteries. Why doesn't
everyone consider getting a starting battery and use the other two for
house only? I think this would be a good upgrade for new 320's. Seems
like a better option to me.
I enjoy being a new Cat 320 owner &
being part of the Cat 320 association.
Sailed tonight and the Cat 320 sails pretty fast in the beer can races
too. Thank you all for your ideas.
Wayne Strickland
Hull number 594 - 1999 C320
Wayne's World
On Jul 23, 2008, at 5:09 PM, "Richard A. Walker"
<dickwalker at att.net>
wrote:
For the past 9 years I have used the EDSON steering wheel kit. This
contains a large knob that replaced the existing one and a holder for the
wheel to place it on the rail.
This has worked great. Allows for much more room when on the anchor or at
a
buoy. I do back up the holder with a line so if it were to fail the wheel
would not deep six.
Highly recommended cruising gear.
EDSION Straight Hub Quick Nut Combo 680-1-14 $164.90 at WM You save
about
$40 with the package.
Cheers,
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986
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Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] removing steering wheel
Holly,
No problem removing the wheel. Just unscrew the center bolt and unplug
the
wheel pilot motor. Be careful not to lose the shim and the gasket behind
the bolt. When you replace the wheel, you will need to spin the wheel
pilot
belt housing to line up the horizontal post arm with the hole in the belt
housing.
The wheel brake is the 3" or so black wheel on the starboard side of the
binacle -- many of us lock the wheel amidships when at anchor, dock, or
mooring. Welcome to the group. Rollie #182
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From: "HOLLY DAVIS" <hdavis787 at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:03 PM
Subject: [C320-list] removing steering wheel
Hello
Can I remove the wheel with out messing up the Auto pilot? It's really in
the way getting to that nice walk thru transom and into the ocean! Also
what is the wheel brake I've been reading about and where is it? I am the
new owner of a 1995 320.
Holly hull 261
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