[C320-list] Mooring or Slip
Annie Bennett
annie at sydneyprivatesailing.com.au
Thu Aug 27 01:00:15 PDT 2009
I'm on a mooring in Sydney & much prefer it to when I used to be in a
slip or marina berth as we call it here.
Getting to the boat is easy with 7 day tender service & even the most
unathletic crew can pick up the mooring easily with the boathook when
we return after sailing whereas when I was on marina I would worry
guests might injure themselves jumping off the boat with the lines.
It's also half the cost of a marina berth
Annie Bennett
Topcat 1073
On 27/08/2009, at 12:07 PM, "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
wrote:
> Yo Tom:
>
> OK, babe. Now there are at least two of us.
>
> jack
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim" <chillinonahd at yahoo.com>
> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:57 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Mooring or Slip
>
>
> Hey Jack - I'm on a mooring been that way for 4 seasons now. So you
> are not the only one !!
>
> Tim - Calypso #603
>
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. Re: Re Batteries & Fridge (Jack McDonough)
> 2. Re: Value of this forum (Bill Sloane)
> 3. Catalina Customer Service (Ken Danko)
> 4. Re: Value of this forum (Mike Paris)
> 5. Re: Catalina Customer Service (Chris Burti)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:59:36 -0700
> From: "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Re Batteries & Fridge
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> Irv:
>
> Yes, I'm sure you're right about all that. The first time we used
> shore
> power, I had to enlist the expertise of our daughter, the engineer,
> to read
> the wiring schematic and advise me what to do. So you see where I'm
> coming
> from.
>
>
> jack
> 2003 #947
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Irving Grunes" <igrunes at gmail.com>
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Re Batteries & Fridge
>
>
>> Jack,
>> I'm not sure but I think that the engine alternator only charges the
>> battery
>> that it is connected to.
>> So if you use both batteries to start, leave it there until you
>> shut it
>> down, then you will be putting charge into both batteries.
>> One thing that I am sure of is that if you have both batteries
>> connected
>> in
>> parallel, the higher charged battery will send current to the lower
>> charged
>> battery until both are at equilibrium. So you lose the advantage of
>> having
>> at least one battery with a higher charge.
>>
>> Irv Grunes
>> 2001 #851
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:52 AM, Jack McDonough
>> <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>wrote:
>>
>>> Irv:
>>>
>>> I always start the engine on Both (or ALL), to make certain I have
>>> enough
>>> juice to get it going. Then I switch to either 1 or 2. I don't
>>> understand
>>> what you mean when you say to switch to 1 or 2 after you STOP the
>>> engine.
>>> Why not switch while it's running? Once it's stopped, what
>>> difference
>>> does
>>> it make which battery setting you're on unless you're running
>>> refrigeration
>>> or lights or something else?
>>>
>>> I have discussed this battery subject over the years with any
>>> number of
>>> boat owners and yacht yard personnel. I have learned that
>>> (1) it's OK to run it on All; (2) It's not wise to run it on All;
>>> (3)
>>> It's
>>> OK to switch batteries while the engine is running (but, of
>>> course, don't
>>> turn it to Off.); (4) Everything in 1, 2 and 3 is right. (5)
>>> Everything
>>> in
>>> 1,2 and 3 is wrong. In other words, ask 10 people and you'll get 10
>>> different answers.
>>>
>>> On a totally different subject, am I the only 320 owner on the
>>> planet
>>> whose
>>> boat is on a mooring? Everyone else on this 320 website seems to
>>> be at a
>>> slip.
>>>
>>> jack
>>> #947
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Irving Grunes" <igrunes at gmail.com
>>> >
>>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:42 AM
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Re Batteries & Fridge
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brad,
>>>> No sense FREAKING
>>>>
>>>> It is not advisable to ever have the batteries on both because
>>>> then the
>>>> higher battery will try to charge toe lower battery with the end
>>>> result
>>>> two
>>>> lower batteries.
>>>> If you try to start the engine and either of the batteries won't
>>>> do it
>>>> independently, then connect to both to get a little more power.
>>>> Keep
>>>> them
>>>> on
>>>> both until you stop the engine and go back to 1 or 2
>>>> If you are out and know you will be running the engine for a
>>>> while, then
>>>> put
>>>> the batteries to both so the engine generator will be charging
>>>> both. As
>>>> soon
>>>> as you stop the engine go back to 1 or 2
>>>>
>>>> Re the fridge. When in the slip, with the charger on, the charger
>>>> is
>>>> connected to each battery independently.so there is no advantage to
>>>> having
>>>> them on both. So leave the switch on one or two
>>>> If you leave the fridge on and for some reason you lose dock
>>>> power, the
>>>> charger turns off and the fridge will just knock down the one
>>>> battery
>>>> and
>>>> not both. Thats why you only want one battery on.
>>>>
>>>> At our slip on Sue Creek, the dock power is very sensitive to
>>>> lightening
>>>> and
>>>> so we just don't leave the fridge on. And since the fridge cools
>>>> off
>>>> quickly, and by the time we want a beer, its cold.
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps the question on the battery switch position
>>>>
>>>> Irv Grunes
>>>> 2001 #851
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:00:36 -0700
> From: Bill Sloane <southsoundbill at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Value of this forum
> Message-ID:
> <407a391a0908261000r7a22ab8fw76463ae3a4ab9830 at mail.gmail.com>
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>
> Mike,
>
> Are you saying I make the adjustment at the engine and do not need
> to take
> off the compass?
>
> Bill.
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> There is clamp on the throttle cable down at the engine that
>> adjusts the
>> tension by turning a bolt that puts pressure on the cable. Have
>> someone
>> adjust the tension on the bolt while you move the throttle lever to
>> set it
>> how you would like it.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
>> On Aug 26, 2009, at 8:42 AM, Bill Sloane <southsoundbill at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I agree too. My throttle problem is a little different. Above 2,000
>>> RPM's,
>>> the throttle will fall back to a lower speed. To cruise at 2,500
>>> RPM's or
>>> above, I have to tie the throttle to the vertical post of the
>>> NavPod with
>>> a
>>> small rope. I am thinking that if I take the compass off the
>>> housing,
>>> there
>>> must be a nut to tighten to keep this from happening.
>>>
>>> Bill
>>> No. 554
>>> 'Endless Summer'
>>> Olympia WA
>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Rick Evans <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com
>>> >wrote:
>>>
>>> Gil
>>>>
>>>> I agree about the value of the group. I had that problem for a
>>>> whole
>>>> season
>>>> before I decided to ask the group. It even resulted in me
>>>> Shearing a
>>>> throttle lever bolt. I also assumed it was the cable but I asked
>>>> here
>>>> first
>>>> and was amazed.
>>>>
>>>> Saved money and most likely two days upside down in some not very
>>>> fun
>>>> positions.
>>>>
>>>> Rick
>>>> 724
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: niedobre at aol.com
>>>>
>>>> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:36:25
>>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Value of this forum
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Less than 2 hours ago I asked for some information about a
>>>> throttle cable
>>>> that was seized.? I assumed the cable was the problem.? I was
>>>> advised
>>>> within
>>>> less than an hour to disconnect the cable and check the linkage
>>>> on the
>>>> engine by two members who had the same problem.
>>>>
>>>> I ran down to the boat to take their advice.? The cable was not
>>>> seized,
>>>> the
>>>> linkage to the engine was the problem.? I sprayed some corrosion
>>>> buster
>>>> on
>>>> the lever linkage worked it up and down and now it is fixed.? I
>>>> was ready
>>>> to
>>>> buy a new cable and replace it.
>>>>
>>>> Saved time and $$$$$.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Gil s/v Amara #731
>>>>
>>>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:03:03 -0700
> From: Ken Danko <ken320 at sbcglobal.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Catalina Customer Service
> Message-ID: <4A956AC7.9060300 at sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Hi all,
>
> I would like to ask your advice on a customer service problem I am
> currently experiencing. This is actually a continuation of the saga of
> the leaky fuel tank. I found the leak, it was on the seam in the lower
> corner. I called Catalina and said I wanted to order a new tank. The
> guy
> I talked to took all my information and said that he would call me
> back,
> he was going to check inventory, etc. A week went by and no call
> back. I
> called again and got his voice mail. I left a message asking about the
> status of my order. Another week went by with no call back. I called
> again and was told that he was on the phone and would I like to
> leave a
> message on his voice mail. I said no, and asked the woman to help me.
> The man I originally talked to came on the line and said that he would
> email me specs so that I could approve the order, he said that he
> wanted
> to make sure that the tank fit. But I never got an email. So here it
> is
> two weeks since I originally tried to order the tank and I still
> haven't
> been able to place an order. It is prime sailing season. In my opinion
> the weld on the tank was bad otherwise it should have lasted 20
> years or
> more. I am feeling like I should have bought a Beneteau. What should
> I do?
>
> Ken Danko
> Grace, #802
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:07:48 -0700
> From: Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Value of this forum
> Message-ID: <B69190C9-7739-4E8A-A0E5-1D01884729FD at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; delsp=yes
>
> A couple of years ago mine was doing the same thing - the throttle
> lever would not stay above 2300. We tightened the bolt slightly and
> the problem was solved. It is sort of like a c-clamp and it presses on
> the cable casing. Mine is accessable from the aft engine compartment.
>
> Mike P
> 734
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 26, 2009, at 10:00 AM, Bill Sloane <southsoundbill at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> Are you saying I make the adjustment at the engine and do not need
>> to take
>> off the compass?
>>
>> Bill.
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> There is clamp on the throttle cable down at the engine that
>>> adjusts the
>>> tension by turning a bolt that puts pressure on the cable. Have
>>> someone
>>> adjust the tension on the bolt while you move the throttle lever to
>>> set it
>>> how you would like it.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>
>>> On Aug 26, 2009, at 8:42 AM, Bill Sloane <southsoundbill at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I agree too. My throttle problem is a little different. Above 2,000
>>>> RPM's,
>>>> the throttle will fall back to a lower speed. To cruise at 2,500
>>>> RPM's or
>>>> above, I have to tie the throttle to the vertical post of the
>>>> NavPod with
>>>> a
>>>> small rope. I am thinking that if I take the compass off the
>>>> housing,
>>>> there
>>>> must be a nut to tighten to keep this from happening.
>>>>
>>>> Bill
>>>> No. 554
>>>> 'Endless Summer'
>>>> Olympia WA
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Rick Evans <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Gil
>>>>>
>>>>> I agree about the value of the group. I had that problem for a
>>>>> whole
>>>>> season
>>>>> before I decided to ask the group. It even resulted in me
>>>>> Shearing a
>>>>> throttle lever bolt. I also assumed it was the cable but I asked
>>>>> here
>>>>> first
>>>>> and was amazed.
>>>>>
>>>>> Saved money and most likely two days upside down in some not very
>>>>> fun
>>>>> positions.
>>>>>
>>>>> Rick
>>>>> 724
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: niedobre at aol.com
>>>>>
>>>>> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:36:25
>>>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Value of this forum
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Less than 2 hours ago I asked for some information about a
>>>>> throttle cable
>>>>> that was seized.? I assumed the cable was the problem.? I was
>>>>> advised
>>>>> within
>>>>> less than an hour to disconnect the cable and check the linkage
>>>>> on the
>>>>> engine by two members who had the same problem.
>>>>>
>>>>> I ran down to the boat to take their advice.? The cable was not
>>>>> seized,
>>>>> the
>>>>> linkage to the engine was the problem.? I sprayed some corrosion
>>>>> buster
>>>>> on
>>>>> the lever linkage worked it up and down and now it is fixed.? I
>>>>> was ready
>>>>> to
>>>>> buy a new cable and replace it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Saved time and $$$$$.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Gil s/v Amara #731
>>>>>
>>>>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:44:51 -0400
> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Catalina Customer Service
> Message-ID:
> <79721a9c0908261044j3407ab0boe7ba3ff838dc1428 at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Call Catalina in California and ask to speak with Frank Butler. He
> will
> speak with you or will definitely return your call within a couple
> of days
> at most...usually faster. Tell him what you told us as politley as
> you told
> us and ask for his assitance.
>
> I found him to be a great customer service rep...unusual in that it
> is his
> company ane he is the CEO...
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Ken Danko <ken320 at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I would like to ask your advice on a customer service problem I am
>> currently experiencing. This is actually a continuation of the saga
>> of the
>> leaky fuel tank. I found the leak, it was on the seam in the lower
>> corner. I
>> called Catalina and said I wanted to order a new tank. The guy I
>> talked to
>> took all my information and said that he would call me back, he was
>> going to
>> check inventory, etc. A week went by and no call back. I called
>> again and
>> got his voice mail. I left a message asking about the status of my
>> order.
>> Another week went by with no call back. I called again and was told
>> that he
>> was on the phone and would I like to leave a message on his voice
>> mail. I
>> said no, and asked the woman to help me. The man I originally
>> talked to came
>> on the line and said that he would email me specs so that I could
>> approve
>> the order, he said that he wanted to make sure that the tank fit.
>> But I
>> never got an email. So here it is two weeks since I originally
>> tried to
>> order the tank and I still haven't been able to place an order. It
>> is prime
>> sailing season. In my opinion the weld on the tank was bad
>> otherwise it
>> should have lasted 20 years or more. I am feeling like I should
>> have bought
>> a Beneteau. What should I do?
>>
>> Ken Danko
>> Grace, #802
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>
>
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