[C320-list] Haul Out

[Brad Kuether]

The oil and filter for the motor gets changed prior to haulout, regardless 
of hours. (always!).  The oil weight will depend on the motor.  My Yanmar 
3YM30 uses 15W40.

The transmission fluid is motor oil.  Pure SAE 30 weight.  It can be hard to 
find.

Check your operators manual for the correct oil weights and capacities for 
both motor and tranny..  If you can't find it check the internet you can 
find a copy there.

Transmission oil doesn't need to be changed every year.  If the boat is new 
to you may not be a bad ideal.  Mine was dirty and I did change it first 
year.  Engine oil, at least once per year, and always prior to winter 
storage.

Also remember to check your anti freeze state.  Red is a heavy duty multi 
season, green needs to be changed more often.  They don't recommend the 
green stuff, check the specs very carefully,  they speak to how the stuff 
reacts with aluminum blocks.  I guess if you are hauling now you may be in a 
very cold climate and quite possibly your anti freeze needs to be drained.

Where are you...  in like northern Canada or something?  :)  85 and really 
*nice* here in Maryland.....

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:23 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Haul Out


>I am a new C-320 owner and am preparing to haul out my boat for the  first 
>time.  Should I change both the engine oil and filter and the  transmission 
>fluid now or in the spring?  If now, what type and  weight of engine oil 
>and transmission fluid should I use?
>
> Your comments are very much appreciated. Thank you.
>
> Joe
> #908
>