[C320-list] Questions about LPG tank refill, and removing the wheel

[Rod Boer]

Michael,

What is your slip number at Haven Harbour Marina.  I am at Haven Harbour also.

Rod Boer
Odyssey #688

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Michael Kowitt
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 5:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Questions about LPG tank refill, and removing the wheel

Warren, Rod
Two great methods for measuring gas supply (and both much better than my shaking method).  I'll try them both.

Warren, I'm at Haven Harbor.

Many thanks
Mike Kowitt



On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Michael Kowitt <kowitt at mail.med.upenn.edu>
wrote:

> Warren,
> Did I miss your suggestion on how to measure the level of propane in 
> the tank?  The only method I've had is to disconnect it, take it out 
> and shake it...........if there'as an easier way, I'd love to hear.
> Thanks
>
> Mike Kowitt
> Elusive #903
> Swan Creek, Chesapeake
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> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 2:10 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Mr. Brad, I don't know how your propane tank is configured; but, if 
>> like ours, the hose wraps around the top of the tank. Loosen the 
>> connection and lift the tank partially. This will allow you to pull 
>> the gage and fitting free from the tank. Reverse the procedure to install.
>>
>> While at it, allow me to show you how to measure the level of propane 
>> in the tank.
>>
>> Wheel: disconnect the AP cable, remove the center nut, engage the AP, 
>> pull the wheel. If it has been a while since the wheel was off, it 
>> may take some encouragement.
>>
>> Warren and Pattie Updike
>> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Brad [mailto:bkuether at comcast.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:11 PM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Questions about LPG tank refill, and removing 
>> the wheel
>>
>> Hey everyone,
>>
>> Its been a while since I have been on the list, some things going on 
>> that have taken me away from sailing.  I think I sailed twice last 
>> fall, and the boat came out in late November.
>>
>> This year I have vowed to be more active on the list and find more 
>> time to sail as well…..
>>
>> Anyway,
>>
>> I was working some spring commissioning items, and I have two items 
>> that I cannot figure out on my 2004 320.
>>
>> First, how in the world do you get the propane tank disconnected so 
>> it can be refilled?  If you spin everything at the refill point, the 
>> gauge and regulator will just hit the tank and keep it from spinning.  
>> And really that is the only way it can be refilled…..  Really 
>> confused on this one……
>>
>> Second, for the life of me I cannot figure out how to take the wheel 
>> off, in order to service the autopilot.  I don’t know if it is stuck, 
>> or I am just not approaching it correctly.
>>
>> If anyone can give me some ideas of how to approach these, I would 
>> greatly appreciate it!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -Brad Kuether
>> SV Independence
>> Middle River, MD
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