[C320-list] Hurricane Prep

[Jeff Hare]

Can this be true? 

Just read that NOAA Irene storm surge probabilities for New Bern, NC are " 5-10% probability of > 14 feet " and 40-50% chance of > 9 feet??

Karl, isn't that your home port? 

Good luck guys be safe! 

Paul <pjaarch at verizon.net> wrote:

I am on the short list of "If we can get to it" to have mine hauled out. 
They are pulling about 20 boats a day right now. I have moved the boat from 
the river slip to a spot next to the haul out slip. The bulkhead is high 
the wind should not be a major concern. Tidal surge on the other hand.....


Paul Adison
C320 #722
S/V Rough Draft
Forked River, NJ

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Ott
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:14 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Hurricane Prep

We are having Amanda Lu hauled today and striping all sails and canvas. 
Just
got the word we are now in a Hurricane Watch for our area of Narragansett 
Bay,
RI. Nice that insurance pays for it, not so nice that its a lot of work.
Mike
'Amanda Lu'
#508




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From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Fri, August 26, 2011 7:45:15 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Hurricane Prep

Down to the marina today, sails, canvas, double lines, oh what fun.


----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS


Jeff--
I may have a 355 available cheap on Monday morning--hopefully we all survive
without any damage or injuries...good luck to all in Irene's path....



-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:57 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS

If you still have questions let me know and I can let you know how I 
adjusted
it.

Hopefully my boat isn't blown away by the storm this weekend. I wouldn't 
want to
have to run out and replace it with a 355.

-jeff

jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Thanks very much Jeff. I was thinking of switching my original batteries out 
for
"maintenance free" ones but was hesitant after reading the owner's book for 
the
Charles. I'll contact them.


Jim Brown



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From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS

Jim,

The older charles units did not have a switch for Gels or AGMs. Newer ones 
do.

However that doesn't mean you can't use them for these types. The only
difference is the float voltage setting. Its really easy to set the float
voltage on these units to whatever you like.

When I measured the float voltage on ours it was only a couple 10ths high of
what lifeline suggested was ideal. They said it would be fine but Charles 
sent
me directions for changing it and it was so easy I just did it. Slight turn 
of a
screwdriver and I was done.

Also the float voltages across chargers may vary over time anyway even again 
the
same model charger.

Something to keep in mind.

-Jeff



jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Have a "stock" 30 amp Charles with no problems at all for 5 years. However, 
this
unit is factory set for flooded lead acid batteries only. Apparently you 
can't
use AGM's or gel cells with this unit. I suspect the newer units have 
provisions
for either manual or auto modes for the newer batteries. Have to go, 
awaiting
Irene in eastern NC. May need more than a charger come Monday.


Jim Brown



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From: David Swanson <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS

Mine is a stock 30 amp Charles Charger and it works great. I have read good
things about the Xantrex Charger though. I would guess that a newer 40 amp
would be that much better.

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA


On Aug 25, 2011, at 10:45 AM, JJ Morrison wrote:

>
> Any comments on these chargers? Thinking of a 40 amp unit and am looking
>around. Comments on Xantrex not all that positive.
> Cheers
> JohnM
> 1999#574

David Swanson
kswanson123 at comcast.net