[C320-list] Hurricane Prep

[Robert Seastream]

Wonder how Chris Burti is making out?

Bob Seastream

On Aug 26, 2011, at 4:32 PM, Karl Mielenhausen _/) wrote:

> 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