[C320-list] 3GM30 1000 hour check

[warren updike]

Tom, the two locations are quite different in terms of construction. The
keel being lead doesn't present structural risk. Catalina probably applies
some kind of coating (barrier epoxy) to provide adherence for the paint. The
rudder is a different story. I would ask if the chips on the rudder have
penetrated the fiberglass roving. If so, you need to follow a repair process
to replace the roving and epoxy the patch.  I agree with Chris B., the West
System book makes it easy. For the keel, apply 5200 to close the chip then
paint.

I too, was very timid about working with those esoteric two-part epoxy
materials. Believe me, the stuff is wonderful. I now keep an inventory of
the stuff on hand for boat and home projects.  It is easy and forgiving to
work with. Well, forgiving to a point. Once it sets-up it's done. However,
it is sandable, drillable, paintable. With the different hardners and
fillers, you can accomplish a patch on a wall or overhead. Wonderful stuff.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: conneelythomas at aol.com [mailto:conneelythomas at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 8:58 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 3GM30 1000 hour check

HI CHRIS , THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY. I WAS ON A MOORING ON THE LONG ISLAND
SOUND AND IT LET LOOSE. AS A RESULT I HAVE CHIPS ON MY KEEL AND RUTTER ON
THE PORT SIDE. THEY ARE 1/4 TO 3/8 WIDE AND MAYBE AS DEEP. I AM HANDY BUT
NEVER WORK WITH FIBERGLASS . I KNOW I HAVE TO FILL THEM IN , APPLY A BARRIER
COAT AND BOTTOM PAINT . WHAT ARE THE BEST MATTERIALS AND HOW TO DO THE JOB
??? OR SHOULD I JUST LET MY YARD DO IT ?? THANK'S TOM C 916


-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:11 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 3GM30 1000 hour check



Hi Tom,
Welcome aboard. You just asked. Before anyone can give a really meaningful
answer, we need a bit more information on the problem. How big are the chips
in the keel and rudder, how deep, how many, where located, and how did they
get there? Are you handy with tools and have you done any fiberglass repair
work before?

There is a lot of experience in working on boats in the members of this
group and we are willing to help, so don't hesitate to ask for assistance

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM, <conneelythomas at aol.com> wrote:

> HI KARL, THANK YOU FOR HOSTING THIS FORMAT . HOW TO I ASK FOR INFORMATION
> ABOUT REPAIRING MY KEEL AND RUTTER. I HAVE CHIPS ETC ON THEM?? TOM
CONNEELY
> 916
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karl Mielenhausen _/) <c320 at suddenlink.net>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 8:43 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 3GM30 1000 hour check
>
>
> Irv,?
> ?
> My read of the Yanmar Operation Manual (pg. 36) has the following items at
> every 600 hrs (also labeled as every year!!!):?
> Check injector timing?
> Check injector spray pattern?
> Check cooling water pump impeller?
> Retighten all major nuts and bolts?
> Adjust intake/exhust valve clearance?
> Check remote control cables (ie. shutoff, shift and throttle)?
> Adjust prop shaft alignment?
> ?
> On pg. 43, two more tasks are identified to be performed at 1000 hrs:?
> Check/clean fuel valve nozzle?
> Check & adjust fuel injection pressure & atomizing condition?
> ?
> I too am interested in an other answers you may receive. Please forward me
> any responses that might come to you back-channel (ie. off the list).?
> ?
> Regards,?
> Karl?
> ?
> On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:17:31 -0500, Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com>
> wrote:?
> ?
> > Hi?
> > Isle of Wight, our 2001 #851 engine is close to reaching 1000 hours.?
> >?
> > What service have other C320's with 3GM30 engines done and if done by?
> > others, about how much did it cost and how long did it take at the 1000
>
> hour?
> > point.?
> >?
> > Our engine runs fine, Our ma
nuals are on the boat in MD on the hard and >
> we?
> > can't get to them easily.?
> >?
> > Irv Grunes?
> ?
> ?
> --Karl Mielenhausen?
> Catalina 320 Hull 690?
> New Bern, NC?
> ?
> Join us August 7-9, 2009 at Marina Del Rey, CA for our annual Catalina 320
> IA Regatta and Annual Meeting.?
>
>


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Chris Burti Farmville, NC