[C320-list] Haul Out

[Robert Seastream]

Pretty much what everyone else said.  Run the engine to get the oil  
hot and ensure a good drain.  Drain and change oil and filter, run to  
check for leaks, and stow it.  Good to go in the spring.  Purists can  
change the oil again in the spring if they want, I think that's a  
waste of oil as the filter will catch the few greasy gremlins that  
didn't drain out.  15W40 for the engine, straight 30W for the  
transmission.  I have a 3GM30F Yanmar.  You probably have the same  
engine as your hull number is a close relative to mine.  I've had  
little or no problem finding the 30W as it's what many small (lawn  
equipment) engines use.  If memory serves, I've even seen it in Wal- 
Mart.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906


On Sep 9, 2010, at 5:54 AM, Karl Mielenhausen _/)  
<c320 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> 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
>>>
>>