[C320-list] Haul Out

[Jack McDonough]

Joe:

We take home the quarterberth cushions but leave the others aboard -- turned 
up on their side. And every fall my wife leaves a liberal supply of moth 
balls and dryer sheets in drawers, cupboards, lockers, etc. They have always 
been effective in keeping things fresh.

jack
#947



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <hcreech at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Haul Out


> 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
>>>
>>>
>>
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