[C320-list] Shake-down cruise

[Kenny Geist]

Hi Larry,

Thanks, we love the boat!  We just moved up from a Catalina 25 because we
wanted more of a cruising boat.  It came with all the latest electronics and
was in perfect condition.  

One of the improvements was a Xantrex multi-stage alternator / regulator
which probably will explain exactly what you are talking about. I will look
for the manual and figure it out.

Best Regards

Kenny Geist
Kennyge at Prodigy.net

1996 C-320 Windrifter
Out of Bayside, Queens, NY

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Larry Frank
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 10:13 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Shake-down cruise

Kenny,

Congratulations on your purchase and initial cruise.

Some voltage regulators have a time delay before they turn on the
alternator.  The idea is the soft start is easier on the engine and belt.
If you have an external voltage regulator this could be the case.  If you
have the OEM alternator without an external regulator then this would not be
the case.

If the tachometer always starts the same amount of time after starting the
engine it probably is a regulator setting.  Once you measure how many
seconds the delay is, try turning the ignition key for that amount of time
and then pushing the start button.  If the alternator begins reading
immediately after starting the engine then this is probably a further
indication it is a regulator setting.  Of course if you have found the
regulator and have the manual then this is the best way to figure things
out.

The atch should read about 3,600 at WOT in neutral.  If it does it is
probably reading correctly.

Larry
WindSwept
C320 #246 (with Westerbeke!)

On 9/9/14, 10:23 AM, "Kenny Geist" <Kennyge at prodigy.net> wrote:

>We just got back from a 9 day shakedown cruise to Block Island via Port 
>Jefferson, Duck Island Roads, Watch Hill and Clinton Harbor on Windrifter.
>It was amazing!  She handled great and our 27hp Westerbeke did not miss 
>a beat.
>
>A few little things popped up with which I need some advice.
>
>1st,  On the first morning when I went to pick up the anchor using the 
>windlass, I pushed the 80 amp what appears to be a circuit breaker and 
>the light went on and the windlass worked effortlessly but when I went 
>to turn it off, I pushed the button and nothing happened and the light 
>and windlass are still connected and the light will not go off.  I 
>pulled a wire on the back of the breaker to get the light to turn off.  
>Bad breaker? Where would I get one?
>
>2nd, When I start the engine, it takes a few minutes for the tachometer 
>to read and I am not sure if I am getting proper readings once it does
read.
>Where is the sender?  Where would I get a replacement and is in and 
>easy fix?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Kenny Geist
>Kennyge at Prodigy.net
>
>1996 C-320 Windrifter
>Out of Bayside, Queens, NY
>
>619-895-3406
>
>


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