[C320-list] Haul Out

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

I looked all over for staright SAE30W for my tranny also.
Then I found it at West Marine. Chevron Delo 400. SKU 390419.

-- 
Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690


On Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:52:13 -0400, Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>  
wrote:

> 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
>>
>