[C320-list] YANMAR PARTS

[John Meyers]

Try Torresen in Muskegon MI.

www.*torresen*.com

The other John M
Muskegon MI

On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>wrote:

>
> I  have a friend with a newer Tartan and I wouldn't buy one... If I did
> well in the stock market I'd go for a Sabre...we all need a dream!
> So for now Luffin Life serves our needs very well.
> Not moving anywhere just now as am waiting for a fuel line, the little
> piece with banjo fittings between the mechanical fuel pump and secondary
> fuel filter. I'm having it manufactured as the Yanmar dealer hereabouts is
> the s--ts. Anyone recommend a good source for Yanmar parts?
> Cheers
> JohnM
> 1999#574
>
>
> > From: dnclaws at aol.com
> > Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:03:56 -0700
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge inspection port
> >
> > My 320 is 10 years newer than "Warr De Mar ", but I also also agree the
> 320 is a great boat. I have raced/campainged boats from Santana 20's, Olson
> 30 (owner), Santana 3030 (owner) to 12 Meters (Valiant US-24), now in
> Marblehead?. I am sure alot of you have similar experience. Good old days.
> Always thought that I would never own a "HunterBeneLina". I have done alot
> of research. The 320 sails by Cat 34s, and stays with well sailed Cat 36s,
> and J32s in some wind. Just got back from Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz
> Island. On the way out was blowing 20 plus on the nose, 4-5 foot swell with
> 2-3 ft wind waves for 20 miles. A friend with a J32 had to put into a
> harbour 6 miles closer and well to leeward. WUUS!! Do due diligence and
> maintainence. As my late father-in-law said, as I was considering wether to
> get into the stock market ," You can never know enough about the subject
> you are interested in". It took me another 10 years before i made that
> plunge. Still don't know enough, otherwise I would own a Tartan 3800.
> > After 4 hours bashing to weather, standing up, I am going to Costco, buy
> and cut to fit, one of those mats used by folks who stand on their feet all
> day. Good upgrade for me as the closest cruising harbour is 18 miles away .
> Also saves the aft portion of the cockpit for that stern anchor chain. 18
> miles may seem like along way but when the Blue, Grey, and Humpbacks are
> running and you can watch the Eagles it is all worth it. Wouldn't replace
> this boat for another in the same size range.
> > And yes, I play the mandolin, well pluck around on one.
> >
> > Don & Cindy Lawson
> > "Mandolin Wind" #1005
> >
> > On Jul 21, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Warren Updike wrote:
> >
> > > I've not pulled up any of the vinyl galley deck. Once the cabinets are
> > > removed you will find an inspection hole underneath aft of the thru
> hull.
> > > This is the space between the liner and the hull. With the several
> leaks
> > > I've encountered, there is always a collection of water in this space.
> I'm
> > > able to remove it with a small shop vac the hose of which I push into
> the
> > > inspection hole toward the center of the hull. In this way I'm able to
> > > remove most of the water. The rest will dry with time. Since I've
> resolved
> > > the leaks, the whole sub-sole area has been dry, although, the whole
> > > adventure over a period of years has been a major pain. It's clear why
> > > Catalina redesigned the whole under sole plan. The original stunk! Yet,
> > > I've never been sorry with our purchase. It's a great boat.
> > >
> > > Warren & Pattie Updike
> > > 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jack Russ [mailto:jsruss at msn.com]
> > > Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:45 PM
> > > To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge inspection port
> > >
> > >
> > > I have hull 51 and also wondered about that. So I lifted the corner of
> the
> > > of the galley vinyl and found another layer of the vinyl flooring. The
> top
> > > layer is joined to the bottom layer by contact cement. I have no idea
> if
> > > there are other layers as I stopped looking for the inspection hole at
> that
> > > point. Funny thing is that the level of the cabin sole matches up
> perfectly
> > > with the outer layer of galley vinyl. Must have been done that way at
> the
> > > factory. My guess is to cover up an oops? Anyway, if you remove the
> galley
> > > cabinetry there is an access to the area under the galley sole, and it
> does
> > > trap water.
> > > Jack
> > >
> > >> From: goodmanalanlee at hotmail.com
> > >> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> > >> Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:17:11 -0400
> > >> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge inspection port
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I have hull 67 which is the 'shallow bilge' configuration (hulls 1
> through
> > > 355). The forum library has a Catalina Yachts technical bulletin
> discussing
> > > the structural grid for these these hulls. The bulletin identifies an
> > > inspection hole in the cabin sole on the hull center line under the
> galley
> > > vinyl flooring. I want to make an inspection of this sealed bilge
> > > compartment using the inspection port. Has anyone taken up the galley
> vinyl
> > > flooring and are there any secrets or tips to pass along? Hopefully the
> > > flooring can be lifted and reinstalled without damage. Alan Hull 67
> Holland
> > > MI
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
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