[C320-list] air condition

[Jeff Hare]

You're right, but there seems to be one redeeming thing about using a tiny
bit of the pink stuff.  It seems to keep seals and impellers nicely lubed
over the winter and so they don't dry out.  Maybe pour a half cup in the
hose and blow that through... or not :)  Seems to be fine without at least
anecdotally. 

This is really evident with the head pump seals.  In fact, I pour a splash
of head lube on the final pump.  While I should knock on wood here, the Head
seals are still factory originals on our 2001 #809 and it pumps as smooth as
glass.

-Jeff

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan S Field
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:30 PM
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Waste of antifreeze.

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Doug Treff
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:57 PM
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Another option:

1. Close thru-hull
2. Remove hose and place the end in a bottle of pink RV anti-freeze.
3. Run Air Conditioner until pink stuff comes out discharge 4. Reattach hose
5. Remember to leave through-hull open once boat is out of the water.

Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On 10/10/2013 5:55 PM, Allan S Field wrote:
> To winterize the A/C, I close the thru hull, remove the hose from the 
> end of the thru hull, take a really deep breath, and blow the water in 
> the system out.  Repeat the deep breath and blow part 4-5 times (my 
> sense is that virtually all the water in the system comes out the 
> first time but why risk it...), reattach the hose to the closed thru 
> hull and forget about it until the spring.  I have never had a problem 
> with either the pump or system in about 12 seasons and some winters 
> have
gone down to the 0-10 degree F range.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
> jsheets at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 9:12 AM
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] air condition
>
> We also have a Cruisair installed this year in the large port locker. 
> We have vents running to the main cabin, aft berth and v berth. Works
fine.
> Summer at the bay is much more enjoyable now.
> Allen, do you have any quick tips on winterization of the unit?
>
> Jerry Sheets
> JellyRoll  # 890
>
>
>> On Oct 9, 2013, at 10:25 AM, "Allan S Field" 
>> <allan.field at verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> Tom - Depending on where you are located, A/C can be the best 
>> investment you can make.  For us, on the Chesapeake Bay, A/C changed 
>> out boat into a summer home.  We went with a 12,000 BTU CruisAir 
>> system about 12 years ago and have never had an issue with it.  It is 
>> essentially a reverse-cycle heat pump that gives us heat until the 
>> water temp gets below at 37 and good A/C all through the hot months.
>> Our install is in the port large locker.  That said, if doing it 
>> again or for the first time, I would be looking at the installs that 
>> Warren Updike and Bruce Stumpp did on their C320's.  There may be pix 
>> out on the
> website.
>> Allan S. Field
>> Sea Shadow - #808
>> Columbia, MD
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
>> conneelythomas at aol.com
>> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:33 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] air condition
>>
>>
>> Hi All , What is the most current thought on installing a/c in a 320 ?
>> I am looking at a " turbo self contained a/c and where to install it ?
>> Thank You , Tom   916
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Trudi <trudid at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: c320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Sun, Oct 6, 2013 3:36 pm
>> Subject: [C320-list] Bulkhead Panels
>>
>>
>> I took the panels out and the folding oor also.  Keeps the boat so 
>> much cooler.  I made adjustable curtains or all three openings hung 
>> with bungee cords, which would give v berth leepers a little privacy 
>> and hide storage.  Photo available on request.
>> was told they quit making the cutouts because of the expense, cut, 
>> trim pening, make panels etc.
>> rudi DevineHolokai2, Catalina 320 1994 # 112 arina del Rey, CA 
>> rudid at sbcglobal.net
>>