[C320-list] A-B refrigeration system

[Bruce Heyman]

Art,
When mine needed a recharge the problem was that the thing ran most of the time and froze the food in the freezer and anything near the ice box.  The expert said that it was because when there is not enough gas it does not saturate in the icebox and get cold enough to turn off the compressor.  I think he charged me $75 to look for leaks and charge the system.  Works great now.  Ours is also a year 2000 so my guess is you are due.
Bruce
Somerset Dana Point CA

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400

millers1 at aol.com wrote:

>
>This past month of cruise-ing I noticed the refrigeration running significantly more than normal.
>I do not believe it has ever been re-charged, it is a R134A system.   In checking the site I could not find 
>any comments on charging the system.  Has anyone done this or know of any guidance to do it.
>I do acknowledge the concerns of working with freon. The A-B info I have addresses all but 
>charging.
>Thanks,
>Art     #680,  2000
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Colin Evans <twosailors at bigpond.com>
>To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Sent: Sun, Aug 25, 2013 5:32 pm
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Martec Folding Prop
>
>
>According to my information sheet , standard fixed props are 15x9 three
>blade or 15 x 10 two blade, so a 14 should fit.
>But beware that if the diameter is too small then the engine will be
>screaming and you won`t be going anywhere. 
>
>*************************
>Regards
>Colin Evans
>Watermark 
>2000 C320 # 774 
>Lake Macquarie, Australia
> 
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Tim Fleming
>Sent: Monday, 26 August 2013 7:25 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Martec Folding Prop
>
>Hope you have a SS shaft as the original brass could bend on weight of the
>maritech.  
>Tim
>
>On Aug 25, 2013, at 12:39 PM, "Jeffrey Brown" <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
>
>Anyone know the clearance dimension on the prop? Looking at buying a used
>Martec and they have 12" and 14", not sure if the 14" will fit. Any other
>advice is appreciated. 
>
>Jeff Brown
>949-350-5123
>
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