[C320-list] Haul Out

[Brad Kuether]

Thanks Carl!

Who woulda thought?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karl Mielenhausen _/)" <C320 at suddenlink.net>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:54 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Haul Out


>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
>>>
>>
>