[C320-list] Hurricane Prep

Fri Aug 26 13:32:01 PDT 2011

The eye of Irene is forecast to pass about 50 miles or less to our east
(landfall will be near Ft. Macon and Cape Lookout) at around 8 AM tomorrow.
So we expect to see 12-15" of rain and sustained winds around 90 MPH with  
gusts over 100 MPH.
We are in a "hurricane-hole" with an excellent record and terrific staff,  
but water levels in the marina are expected to rise by 7-9 feet.
We have prepared the boat by taking off the sails, dodger, bimini and  
doubling up on all the lines as well as running additional lines across  
the fairways.
The entire marina looks like a spiderweb. Obviously, we've been working on  
this for the past several days.
They are very well organized (even pull all the electric meters to avoid  
salt water intrusion) and will tend the boats all night adjusting lines.

As far as the house goes, our main effort is to put everything away that  
might blow around. Our main concern is roof damage and broken windows from  
flying debris.
At some point, we expect to lose power. Hopefully, it will be restored  
quickly (ie. unit of measure is hours, not days).

As a volunteer fireman, I expect it will be a busy time tonight and  
tomorrow. For safety reasons, we won't respond to calls until wind speeds  
drop below 50 MPH.

Our best to all members up the coast....

Karl and Elaine Mielenhausen

  On Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:07:38 -0400, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>  
wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
>
> _____________________________________________
>
> 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
>
>
>
> _____________________________________________
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> _____________________________________________
>
>
>
> 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
>

-- 
Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690