[C320-list] Part # of Westerbeke Raw Water Impeller

Sun Apr 12 12:15:52 PDT 2015

Ken  will check at boat tommorrow

     On Saturday, April 11, 2015 4:47 PM, Kenny Geist <Kennyge at prodigy.net> wrote:

 Hi,  Getting the boat ready for the season and decided to replace the raw
water impeller on my 1996 C320 which I bought in the middle of last season.
Not knowing when it was last replaced I took it out and am glad I did as it
looks like it was ready to implode,  The boat came with a spare kit part #
34440 so I thought I was set, but upon installation I found that the middle
shaft on the impeller was too large and did not fit into the cutout on the
engine shaft.  Does anyone know what the right part # for my 30B 3cyl FCW or
where I can find it?  

Thanks

Kenny Geist
Kennyge at Prodigy.net

Windrifter # 317

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Kaare Wold
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 11:05 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dodger and Bimini fabricators

Jeff, Thanks for your informative discussion. You presented many important
facts on a subject that many of us have limited experience.
Kaare Wold. Sheet Music #945

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> On Apr 7, 2015, at 9:34 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> While I won't make any recommendations outside of the Massachusetts 
> north-shore area, I can offer some pointers on what you might want to 
> ask your prospective canvas fabricator.
> 
> * Thread:  There is a massive difference in thread your canvas maker 
> might use.  Polyester V92 UV resistant thread is about $15 for a small 
> spool. It used to be the standard.  It'll last a few years.  SolarFix 
> or Tenara thread is a PTFE pretty much lifetime guaranteed thread 
> that's a ton stronger and costs well over $120 for the same little 
> spool. This stuff has to be cut with scissors, not even a hot knife 
> goes through it. If you drive a hard bargain, these are the first 
> kinds of things that get compromised.  You won't be happy.  Insist on
either SolarFix or Tenara and get it in writing.
> 
> * Window material:  O'Sea makes one of the best clear vinyl window 
> materials out there today.  I think it's US made, has maximum UV 
> stability, great scratch and chemical resistant barrier. Unaffected by 
> sun tan lotion, insect repellant, jet fuel vapor, etc..  Strataglass 
> is also very popular name also but doesn't hold up to chemicals as well
but does block 100% of UV.
> Personally, I prefer that my windows all have covers and use 
> twist-lock (common sense fasteners) to hold them on.  This makes a 
> huge difference in the life you get out of the glass, but some 
> fabricators will tell you they don't work.  Ours are 14 years old and are
still perfectly clear.
> 
> * If the fabricator says they can just make a new dodger/bimini using 
> your old one as a pattern, don't walk, RUN the other way.  They are 
> not a fabricator you want to work with.  This does not work (unless 
> you don't care about having a nice tight, properly fitting
dodger/bimini/connector anyway).
> You cannot pattern a new piece of canvas from an already tensioned piece.
> It will be a floppy mess within a year because of the way the 
> materials shrink/stretch and mold to the frame.  You won't be happy.
> 
> * If a fabricator says that they'll need to do some work to adjust 
> your frame, Let them.  Just because your old frame held your last 
> dodger/bimini just fine doesn't mean that it's still shaped perfectly 
> for building a new one based on how new fabric gets tensioned.  A good 
> fabricator will pre-tension the frame, make a pattern out of Tyvek or 
> other pattern material and when the new canvas goes on it'll be drum 
> tight and shrink/stretch and become a perfect fit over the first few 
> weeks.  (window material will shrink, Sunbrella will shrink differently
width vs length) etc.
> 
> * If you're trying to replace just a dodger or just a bimini and want 
> someone to make a connector between a new and old part, it's actually 
> a good sign when the fabricator suggests that if you can't do the 
> whole thing now, maybe wait a year and then get the whole thing done 
> at once.  They're not just trying to sell you more stuff, it's about 
> the way the tensioning works between new and old canvas.  Also, you'll 
> likely be back in a few years to have the other piece redone and will 
> again have this mismatch between the tensions of fabric (which 
> produces ripples and lines that look unprofessional).  So while it 
> seems "simple" it's really really difficult to get a good fit this 
> way.  Good fabricators won't want that as an example of their work as it
hurts business.
> 
> Finally, there can be a pretty wide difference in price between a very 
> well done dodger/bimini/connector and a poorly made one but there 
> doesn't have to be that wide of a difference.  Ask to see several 
> examples of their work for the style of dodger you're asking to be 
> made. Don't argue price or try to work one canvas maker's price 
> against the other.  There's never a reason for a good fabricator to 
> have a sale, so beware.  Good fabricators are busy, bad ones aren't or 
> will lowball the price to get the work.  There are always exceptions of
course.
> 
> I'm much more observant when I look at canvas work in the marina these 
> days and it's getting easier to spot the good work from the junk.  
> More canvas fabrication classes lined up this fall for us!
> 
> There... :)  That's my $.02
> 
> Cheers!
> -Jeff Hare
> #809
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
> Behalf Of Stephen Kaplan
> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 7:58 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dodger and Bimini fabricators
> 
> Anyone have recommendations for a quality craftsperson to fabricate 
> and install a Bimini in the Marina del Rey area.  Also the pro and cons of
> coaming vs rail mounts.  I have a Helmsman seat which bridges across the
> swim ladder opening thus already crowded at the helm.
> 
> Saline #980
> Steve
> 
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> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
> Behalf Of John Zienda
> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 1:54 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dodger and Bimini fabricators
> 
> I am having my done at The Canvas Store in  Huntington, NY
> 
> John Zienda
> Cell (630) 408-3076
> 
>> On Apr 7, 2015, at 2:04 PM, Jeffrey Kapec <jkapec at tkdg.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hello:  I am searching for a high quality canvas fabricator.  I would 
>> like
> to replace the canvas on my old dodger 2000 vintage and have a rail mount
> Bimini.  Located in Connecticut close to New York.  Does anyone have some
> recommendations.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Jeff Kapec
>> Petite Suite  Hull 718
>> 
>> 
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