[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2040, Issue 1

[Don Poole]

I really love all the references to "my mechanic". as for me I see mine every time I walk past a mirror. 

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>   1. Re: Aqualift mufler (pat reynolds)
>   2. Re: Steering wheel (pat reynolds)
>   3. Re: mystery leak (pat reynolds)
>   4. Inner Furling Main Sheet (Martin Rosenberg)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 12:36:32 -0700 (PDT)
> From: pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Aqualift mufler
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> Ive replaced two of them and I cut the hose from the elbow to the muffler.? This is easily replaced.? When putting on the new one use liquid soap.? 
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> On Friday, May 9, 2014 3:49 PM, WINDER & KIRONDE <wcwinder at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Especially because it is so difficult to get the muffler out you
> should make sure that the joint around the outflow pipe is not
> leaking. Getting it out usually puts a lot of stress on this joint. I
> thought my muffler was leaking around the bottom flange but it was
> only around the outflow pipe which extends thru to the bottom of the
> muffler.? If you pressurize the tank with a little water in it you
> should hear and see bubbles and air coming out through the leaks.? My
> mechanic recommended using rubber flex hose exhaust pipe to connect
> the muffler to the engine which is so close and what makes it so
> difficult to remove the muffler.
> 
> Bill Winder
> INDIGO #97
> Winthrop MA
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 12:38:40 -0700 (PDT)
> From: pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Steering wheel
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> I have a 40 inch wheel on my 1995.? No problem
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> On Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:46 PM, "DennyBrowne at Verizon.net" <dennybrowne at verizon.net> wrote:
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> It requires a special wheel that has the hub in a different plane than the
> wheel, or it'll keep you from being able to open the port side storage
> locker. I have an oversized wheel on A Cappella, that I ordered in a weak
> moment when I ordered the boat. I vaguely recall it being a several hundred
> dollar upgrade, which didn't seem to matter when I was young and foolish.
> Not sure it's 40" but it's probably about that. I do like it, because it's
> easier to steer from the coaming. It is a little more difficult to step
> around though.
> 
> Denny Browne
> A Cappella #935
> Redondo Beach
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Richard Wotruba
> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 5:37 PM
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> Subject: [C320-list] Steering wheel
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> Can a 40 inch wheel fit on the 320?thanks rich wotrubadick at yahoo.comm Sent
> from my iPad
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 12:47:17 -0700 (PDT)
> From: pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] mystery leak
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> I have leaks down the pedestal tubing into the steering sheave cover in the rear berth and then down the outside of the bulk head into the sub bilge area.? The pedestal "feet" need recaulking from time to time.
> 
> On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 3:47 PM, Bronwen Young <baeyoung at telus.net> wrote:
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> We have had FanaSea for two years.? We have been driven nearly mad by a phantom leak(s) that get water into the secondary bilge area under the sole.? We have attended to a whole host of things that were contributing to the problem.
> 
> -The rear water tank was leaking out its inspection port.? The breather tube went downhill from the tank and hence pressure would force water out the top.? We positioned the breather tube and sealed the cap.
> The forward tank was inspected and all lines in and out seem correctly positioned and secure.? Its cap does not leak air, nor water.
> 
> -The shower hose leaked at its inlet.? We replaced the hose.? While in there we replaced all the hoses out of the sink, from the shower sump, and in and out of the head.? We also sealed the fibreglas area at the sole level, directly inboard from the sink.? Numerous inspections have shown that there are no further leaks in this area.
> 
> -There were many issues with the hot water tank [pressure relief valve, drain valve, heat exchange pipes].? In the end we have replaced the hot water tank.? Inspection does not reveal any leaks, including the hoses/pipes where the radiator fluid enters the exchanger at the back.
> 
> -The water pump seemed okay but seemed to be working too hard.? We put in a reno kit and checked all its line fittings.? Everything seems okay.
> 
> -We inspected all the hot and cold water lines as best we could.? This includes: to and from the aft shower, from both water tanks (even removed, checked, and replaced the aft one) [put duct tape over a couple of spots that were rubbing], blue and red feeds to both sinks, and all the lines to and from the hot water tank.? The aft input line may have leaked just below the valve at the Y junction, so the connector was replaced.
> 
> -The drain lines from the galley sinks were replaced, though they did not ever seem to have leaked.
> 
> -The macerator was replaced and all the sewage lines around the holding tank were inspected.? The thru-hulls both were checked and are quite operational.? The holding tank has been checked as best it can while still in place.
> 
> -All the goose necks have been inspected and seem to be in their correct positions and are functioning.
> 
> Okay, the latest thing we did was the hot water tank.? We then motored to a rendezvous on basically flat seas for 4.5 hours.? There was perhaps 100 ml of liquid in the cross tube that goes from the port locker across to the corner of the holding tank.? The water was dirty, but was not salty.? It may have been due to residual spillage during the re-and-re.? It might have had some e-glycol in it.
> After the weekend, we beat our way home for seven hours, with about 45 minutes total engine time from the two ends.? The wind was 10 - 15 knots, so it was a great sail, going over to 10?-12?-15? & a bit to 20?.? We check when we get back to the dock and there is 250-350 ml of water in the cross tube.? The hot water tank was checked - no leak from the back.?  The water pressure was on during the sail.
> 
> We are stumped.? What system would leak because we are healing over?
> 
> Bronwen & Eric Young
> FanaSea, #198
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 23:18:39 -0400
> From: Martin Rosenberg <martinlrosenberg at gmail.com>
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Inner Furling Main Sheet
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> The PO had a knot connecting the end of the main sheet to the swivel that
> looks almost like a monkey fist. I now realize why I had such a difficult
> time raising the main. I cut off the knot and plan to install an eye splice
> but it would really help if I knew what the rope is. It has a straight core
> with a fairly soft braided cover. Not much help, I know, but I suspect that
> it is the original. Does anyone know what original equipment was in 2001?
> Martin Rosenberg
> "Avalon"  #823
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