[C320-list] Haul Out

[Jeff Hare]

I prefer to take mine home. In the spring here in MA, USA the temp and humidity swings a lot.  The interior surfaces can get dripping wet for short periods of time when a cold hull and a warm damp day collide. They dry quickly but it still happens. 

Mildew/mold and rodents are my main concerns. Its easy for a mouse or squirrel to create a lot of damage. 

Bu then mice could invade your home storage location too if you're not careful. 

-Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
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Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:47:17 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
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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
>>
>>
>