[C320-list] Haul Out

[hcreech at comcast.net]

Joe, 
Only because I have no storage in my townhouse I have left them on the boat for the 10 winters I have owned the boat. I do use Damp-out, one in each of the main three compartments. My stuff still looks good, in fact it is hard to believe that the boat is in its eleventh season. 


Herb 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 10:47:17 AM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Haul Out 

Do you recommend removing all interior seat cushions and mattresses 
or leaving them in the boat and standing them on end? 


On Sep 9, 2010, at 9:49 AM, hcreech at comcast.net wrote: 

> Joe, 
> Do you mean retractor? If so the procedure is simple, much 
> preferred to replacing fuel filters. 
> I run the engine for at least 10 minuets. Since I am tied up in the 
> slip, the boat that is, I put the engine in gear to cause the 
> engine to heat faster. Learned this in diesel class. After the 
> engine is warmed up place the tube down the oil dipstick tube and 
> start sucking. At the end jiggle the tube around to try to suck up 
> all the oil possible. Once done place an abundance of paper towels 
> under the oil filter, remove the filter with a wrench. Replace with 
> new filter, make sure you oil the O-ring, tighten to directions, 
> usually with hands only. Then add about two quarts of oil using an 
> oil funnel then monitor with dipstick, DO NOT OVERFILL, if you do 
> remove some. Close the cap, replace the dipstick, start the engine. 
> The low oil pressure indicator will come on briefly but then will 
> shut off as oil is pumped. Kill the engine, check the dipstick and 
> add more if necessary. I always leave the level about 1/8" below 
> the top mark to be safe. 
> Only do the transmission every other year, it always looks like new 
> oil when drained. Hope this helps, any other questions? Just ask. 
> 
> 
> Herb Creech 
> Cloud Chaser #606 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net> 
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
> Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2010 9:09:55 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Haul Out 
> 
> I am in Cape Cod MA and have a Yanmar 3GM30F. I have searched the 
> Yanmar manual, Catalina manual and this website for an oil change 
> procedure article and have not found anything. I purchased a Marpac 
> Fluid Tractor. Is it as simple as extracting the present oil and 
> adding new oil? Same with the transmission oil as well? 
> 
> Thanks for your responses. 
> 
> Joe 
> #908 
> 
> On Sep 8, 2010, at 10:52 PM, Brad Kuether 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 
>> 
>> 
>