[C320-list] Anchor Chain - Gauge and Length
Doug Treff
doug at treff.us
Thu Aug 17 06:15:46 PDT 2017
Does anyone know if the VW1000 fits our C320's without major
modification to the mounting areas? This upgrade has been on my radar
but I shelved it when I found out you couldn't buy the retrofit kit for
the 500 any longer.
--
Doug Treff
doug at treff.us
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017, at 08:40 AM, sail-ability sail-ability wrote:
> I ditto what Greg has said here. I have 130' of 1/4" high tensile
> chain
> and 200' of nylon rode. The chain fits the gypsy on the Maxwell500
> windlass. I understand that one needs to go to the Maxwell 1000 now to
> get a gypsy.
>
> Cheers
>
> JohnM
>
> 1999#574
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
> Date: August 16, 2017 at 8:40 PM
> We have 120 ft chain and 130 rode. As most of our anchorages in the
> Gulf and San Juan Islands require less than the 120. Sailed 49 days
> this summer so far and never used more than 100ft. We have a 15kg
> Rocna anchor that replaced the 10kg Lewmar that came with the boat.
> This anchor and chain has been fantastic.
> Cheers,
> Greg
> Hoop Dancer #1076
> > On Aug 16, 2017, at 1:36 PM, rcliffordlee <rcliffordlee at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Is there a recommended chain size/length that this group favors?
> We have 20-25 ft, not sure of gauge. I envy other all-chain cruisers
> whose anchor line drops vertically into the water while our rode
> seemingly reaches to the horizon. On the other hand, I don't want to
> handle/store any more chain than I need. We do mostly coastal
> cruising so need to handle most conditions in a pinch.
> >
> > Cliff Lee
> > Comfort Zone (1995 - Hull 268)
> >
> >
> > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
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> > 1. Re: It's Mainsheet time (sail-ability sail-ability)
> > 2. Re: It's Mainsheet time (Diane Fowler)
> > 3. Re: It's Mainsheet time (Angus Henderson)
> > 4. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (david.allred at verizon.net)
> > 5. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com)
> > 6. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Timothy Woods)
> > 7. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Chris Burti)
> > 8. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com)
> > 9. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Angus Henderson)
> > 10. Re: It's Mainsheet time (John Meyers)
> > 11. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com)
> > 12. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Graeme Clark)
> > 13. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Ken Geiger)
> >
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> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:35:14 -0400 (EDT)
> > From: sail-ability sail-ability <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> > To: c320-list <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> > Message-ID:
> > <88915784.1041358.1502825714754.JavaMail.open-xchange at mtlgui03>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or has
> > that been well covered?
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > JohnM
> >
> > 1999#574
> >
> > ---------- Original Message ----------
> > From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> > Date: August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
> > I have to do an article for the Fall issue of Mainsheet. I'd like
> to
> > do it on a project of interest to our owners. If anyone has done
> the
> > cabin fixed view-port replacement (ok, windows,) and can offer
> some
> > pictures and notes, I can prepare the article. Or, how about some
> > other topic?
> > Help me out here guys...
> > Warren and Pattie Updike
> > 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> > Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >
> >>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:00:27 -0400
> > From: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com, c320-list at catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> > Message-ID: <15de77ba80f-1207-17726 at webprd-m106.mail.aol.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > I have replaced both of my fixed windows; ?AKA ?Deadlights
> > ?
> > Catalina in Largo made them for me. ?You just provide your hull #
> and they research.
> > ?
> > Much better option than aftermarket places, because they bevel the
> edges to fit our openings perfectly.
> > ?
> > They also sell special caulk & I bought 3 tubes. ?My boat handyman
> installed & they are fabulous!
> > ?
> > Photos? ? I never took any of the glass UNinstalled, so not much
> to see but a beautiful new deadlight.
> > ?
> > Call Catalina for more info.
> > ?
> > Hope this helps
> > ?
> > ?
> > Captain Diane Fowler, GRI, CRS, e-Pro
> > Sellstate Priority Realty Network ? ? AND
> > Massey Yacht Sales
> > ?
> > Cell ? ?239-850-4935 ? ? ? ?www.CapeCoralHomes.com
> > ?
> > A referral of a friend is the highest compliment!
> > In a message dated 8/15/2017 3:35:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> sail-ability at sympatico.ca writes:
> >
> > ?
> > What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or has
> that been well covered? Cheers JohnM 1999#574 ---------- Original
> Message ---------- From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> Date:
> August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM I have to do an article for the Fall
> issue of Mainsheet. I'd like to do it on a project of interest to
> our owners. If anyone has done the cabin fixed view-port replacement
> (ok, windows,) and can offer some pictures and notes, I can prepare
> the article. Or, how about some other topic? Help me out here
> guys... Warren and Pattie Updike 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62 Middle
> River, Chesapeake Bay >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:06:08 -0400
> > From: Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> > Message-ID: <A9BF25DA-AAE4-4C19-85FB-2ED4A61182FF at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > I was wondering if there had been an article on configuring the
> port lazarett to make it more useful space. I'm a relatively new
> member so maybe this has been covered already. Just a thought.
> > Angus
> > Hull # 999
> > Georgian Bay
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 15, 2017, at 3:35 PM, sail-ability sail-ability
> <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >>
> >> What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or
> has
> >> that been well covered?
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> JohnM
> >>
> >> 1999#574
> >>
> >> ---------- Original Message ----------
> >> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> >> Date: August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
> >> I have to do an article for the Fall issue of Mainsheet. I'd like
> to
> >> do it on a project of interest to our owners. If anyone has done
> the
> >> cabin fixed view-port replacement (ok, windows,) and can offer
> some
> >> pictures and notes, I can prepare the article. Or, how about some
> >> other topic?
> >> Help me out here guys...
> >> Warren and Pattie Updike
> >> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> >> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >>
> >>>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:20:31 -0400
> > From: david.allred at verizon.net
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <15de78e0626-e86-1b7ba at webprd-m25.mail.aol.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two years
> ago. I bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> $400. I did the work myself, and not being particularly handy, I
> probably spent 20 hours or maybe more for the whole project. I'm
> guessing someone who knows what they are doing could do it in less
> than half that time, maybe much less time. I found that carefully
> outlining the original mounts on the stringers with a Sharpie and
> counting the exact number of threads before loosening the bolts that
> attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft much
> easier. I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on
> top to distribute the weight across the bottom of the motor. It
> worked for me, but I'd likely pay someone to do it in the future. If
> your estimate was under $1,000, I would definitely pay so
> > meone to do it.
> > DLA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> > To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> > Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >
> > Hey everyone:
> >
> > I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year - 2000.
> I received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering what I
> might expect in costs? Ideas?
> >
> > Patricia
> > Knot Home
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:44:21 +0000
> > From: <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <20170816114421.72T2A.32505.root at cdptpa-web07>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor mounts.
> I know this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> would definitely hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for
> a haul-out and thought to have them do the work while out of the
> water. Replacing all 4 might be advisable.
> >
> > Take care,
> >
> > Patricia
> > Knot Home
> >
> >
> > ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two years
> ago. I bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> $400. I did the work myself, and not being particularly handy, I
> probably spent 20 hours or maybe more for the whole project. I'm
> guessing someone who knows what they are doing could do it in less
> than half that time, maybe much less time. I found that carefully
> outlining the original mounts on the stringers with a Sharpie and
> counting the exact number of threads before loosening the bolts that
> attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft much
> easier. I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on
> top to distribute the weight across the bottom of the motor. It
> worked for me, but I'd likely pay someone to do it in the future. If
> your estimate was under $1,000, I would definitely pay
> > someone to do it.
> >> DLA
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>
> >> Hey everyone:
> >>
> >> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> 2000. I received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> what I might expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>
> >> Patricia
> >> Knot Home
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:32:25 -0400
> > From: Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com>
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID:
> >
> <CA+yXqc5ypr0ziHdgMHy6qHi1CsKeSCauXpjcEN82wUFtfNgtzg at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > Good morning group,
> >
> > Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of happened
> to to
> > damage the mounts?
> >
> > I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >
> > Thanks in advance, Tim
> >
> >> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor mounts.
> I know
> >> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I would
> definitely
> >> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> and thought
> >> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all 4
> might be
> >> advisable.
> >>
> >> Take care,
> >>
> >> Patricia
> >> Knot Home
> >>
> >>
> >> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two years
> ago. I
> >> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400. I
> did the
> >> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably spent
> 20 hours or
> >> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who knows
> what they
> >> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> less time. I
> >> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before loosening
> the bolts
> >> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> much easier.
> >> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack from
> my Honda
> >> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but I'd
> likely
> >> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> $1,000, I
> >> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>> DLA
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>
> >>> Hey everyone:
> >>>
> >>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> 2000. I
> >> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering what
> I might
> >> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>
> >>> Patricia
> >>> Knot Home
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:50:00 -0400
> > From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <DC999C8B-57F3-4F6C-965E-88607D3D9E9C at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Patricia,
> > Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >
> > Best Regards,
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Good morning group,
> >>
> >> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> happened to to
> >> damage the mounts?
> >>
> >> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >>
> >>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> mounts. I know
> >>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I would
> definitely
> >>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> and thought
> >>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all 4
> might be
> >>> advisable.
> >>>
> >>> Take care,
> >>>
> >>> Patricia
> >>> Knot Home
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> years ago. I
> >>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400. I
> did the
> >>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably spent
> 20 hours or
> >>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who knows
> what they
> >>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> less time. I
> >>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> loosening the bolts
> >>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> much easier.
> >>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda
> >>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but I'd
> likely
> >>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> $1,000, I
> >>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>>> DLA
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>>
> >>>> Hey everyone:
> >>>>
> >>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> 2000. I
> >>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering what
> I might
> >>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>>
> >>>> Patricia
> >>>> Knot Home
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:19:00 +0000
> > From: <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <20170816141900.VZ17Q.34226.root at cdptpa-web07>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Patricia
> >
> > ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Patricia,
> >> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >>
> >> Best Regards,
> >> Chris
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Good morning group,
> >>>
> >>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> happened to to
> >>> damage the mounts?
> >>>
> >>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >>>
> >>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> mounts. I know
> >>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I would
> definitely
> >>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> and thought
> >>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all
> 4 might be
> >>>> advisable.
> >>>>
> >>>> Take care,
> >>>>
> >>>> Patricia
> >>>> Knot Home
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> years ago. I
> >>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400. I
> did the
> >>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably spent
> 20 hours or
> >>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> knows what they
> >>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> less time. I
> >>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> loosening the bolts
> >>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> much easier.
> >>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda
> >>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> I'd likely
> >>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> $1,000, I
> >>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>>>> DLA
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hey everyone:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> 2000. I
> >>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> what I might
> >>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Patricia
> >>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:11:19 -0400
> > From: Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <27B43AD3-5542-4745-930E-268364FB4F4D at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> > Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> > Angus
> > Hull# 999
> > Georgian Bay
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thank you!
> >>
> >> Patricia
> >>
> >> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Patricia,
> >>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >>>
> >>> Best Regards,
> >>> Chris
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Good morning group,
> >>>>
> >>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> happened to to
> >>>> damage the mounts?
> >>>>
> >>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> mounts. I know
> >>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> would definitely
> >>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> and thought
> >>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all
> 4 might be
> >>>>> advisable.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Take care,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Patricia
> >>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> years ago. I
> >>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400.
> I did the
> >>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> spent 20 hours or
> >>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> knows what they
> >>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> less time. I
> >>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> loosening the bolts
> >>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> much easier.
> >>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda
> >>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> I'd likely
> >>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> $1,000, I
> >>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>>>>> DLA
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> 2000. I
> >>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> what I might
> >>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 10
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:14:56 -0400
> > From: John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> > Message-ID:
> >
> <CANEXtrK7z4cFqF6hJUa61aaSHwH290DoRitwO_tueROEisVAqQ at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > I would really like to see an article on Angus's suggestion on the
> port
> > lazarett/locker. Mine is a perpetual mess.
> >
> > John Meyers
> >
> >> On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Angus Henderson
> <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I was wondering if there had been an article on configuring the
> port
> >> lazarett to make it more useful space. I'm a relatively new
> member so maybe
> >> this has been covered already. Just a thought.
> >> Angus
> >> Hull # 999
> >> Georgian Bay
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Aug 15, 2017, at 3:35 PM, sail-ability sail-ability <
> >> sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or
> has
> >>> that been well covered?
> >>>
> >>> Cheers
> >>>
> >>> JohnM
> >>>
> >>> 1999#574
> >>>
> >>> ---------- Original Message ----------
> >>> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> >>> Date: August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
> >>> I have to do an article for the Fall issue of Mainsheet. I'd
> like to
> >>> do it on a project of interest to our owners. If anyone has done
> the
> >>> cabin fixed view-port replacement (ok, windows,) and can offer
> some
> >>> pictures and notes, I can prepare the article. Or, how about
> some
> >>> other topic?
> >>> Help me out here guys...
> >>> Warren and Pattie Updike
> >>> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> >>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 11
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:21:30 +0000
> > From: <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <20170816152130.QVIJ1.8244.root at cdptpa-web24>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Mine was based on a visual inspection by my mechanic.
> > Patricia
> > Knot Home
> >
> >
> >
> > ---- Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >> Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >> Angus
> >> Hull# 999
> >> Georgian Bay
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Thank you!
> >>>
> >>> Patricia
> >>>
> >>> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>> Patricia,
> >>>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >>>>
> >>>> Best Regards,
> >>>> Chris
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Good morning group,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> happened to to
> >>>>> damage the mounts?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> mounts. I know
> >>>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> would definitely
> >>>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a
> haul-out and thought
> >>>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing
> all 4 might be
> >>>>>> advisable.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Take care,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> years ago. I
> >>>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >>>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400.
> I did the
> >>>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> spent 20 hours or
> >>>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> knows what they
> >>>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> less time. I
> >>>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >>>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> loosening the bolts
> >>>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> much easier.
> >>>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda
> >>>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >>>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> I'd likely
> >>>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was
> under $1,000, I
> >>>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>>>>>> DLA
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> 2000. I
> >>>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> what I might
> >>>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 12
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:29:55 +0100
> > From: Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <FDB7B448-E19C-454B-8A63-0E03BCA214EF at skyflyer.co.uk>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> > I had a small fuel weep that dropped unseen onto the aft starboard
> mount and the rubber eventually disbonded from the metal
> >
> > I replaced them with R&D mounts which are about one third the
> price and are constructed differently so the disbonding can't
> happen. They also cannot allow engine to drop in case if a knockdown
> >
> > I replaced one at a time without removing the engine. To do this
> you need to remove the mount mounting lugs from the engine block.
> The engine is easily supported by remaining three mounts temporarily
> >
> > Once they were all in place I did the shaft realignment process
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > Graeme
> >
> > Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
> >
> >
> >> On 16 Aug 2017, at 16:21, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Mine was based on a visual inspection by my mechanic.
> >> Patricia
> >> Knot Home
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ---- Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >>> Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >>> Angus
> >>> Hull# 999
> >>> Georgian Bay
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
> >>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you!
> >>>>
> >>>> Patricia
> >>>>
> >>>> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>> Patricia,
> >>>>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Best Regards,
> >>>>> Chris
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Good morning group,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> happened to to
> >>>>>> damage the mounts?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> mounts. I know
> >>>>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> would definitely
> >>>>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a
> haul-out and thought
> >>>>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing
> all 4 might be
> >>>>>>> advisable.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Take care,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>>>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> years ago. I
> >>>>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >>>>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> $400. I did the
> >>>>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> spent 20 hours or
> >>>>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> knows what they
> >>>>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe
> much less time. I
> >>>>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >>>>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> loosening the bolts
> >>>>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the
> shaft much easier.
> >>>>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda
> >>>>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >>>>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> I'd likely
> >>>>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was
> under $1,000, I
> >>>>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>>>>>>> DLA
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>>>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year
> - 2000. I
> >>>>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> what I might
> >>>>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 13
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:59:33 -0400
> > From: Ken Geiger <kendgb at aol.com>
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> > Message-ID: <15debfc62b7-77d2-1ea2e at webprd-m57.mail.aol.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> >
> > Hi. I googled R&D mounts and found this You Tube video and
> complaints that R&D mounts are not so good at low RPM.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTQdDM-CBVE
> >
> > No personal experience however.
> >
> > Ken Geiger
> > Northern Dream #765
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---- Original Message ----
> > From: Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
> > To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Wed, Aug 16, 2017 12:30 pm
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >
> > I had a small fuel weep that dropped unseen onto the aft starboard
> mount and the rubber eventually disbonded from the metal
> >
> > I replaced them with R&D mounts which are about one third the
> price and are constructed differently so the disbonding can't
> happen. They also cannot allow engine to drop in case if a knockdown
> >
> > I replaced one at a time without removing the engine. To do this
> you need to remove the mount mounting lugs from the engine block.
> The engine is easily supported by remaining three mounts temporarily
> >
> > Once they were all in place I did the shaft realignment process
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > Graeme
> >
> > Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
> >
> >
> >> On 16 Aug 2017, at 16:21, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Mine was based on a visual inspection by my mechanic.
> >> Patricia
> >> Knot Home
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ---- Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >>> Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >>> Angus
> >>> Hull# 999
> >>> Georgian Bay
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
> >>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you!
> >>>>
> >>>> Patricia
> >>>>
> >>>> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>> Patricia,
> >>>>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Best Regards,
> >>>>> Chris
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Good morning group,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> happened to to
> >>>>>> damage the mounts?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> mounts. I know
> >>>>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> would definitely
> >>>>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a
> haul-out and thought
> >>>>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing
> all 4 might be
> >>>>>>> advisable.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Take care,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >>>>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> years ago. I
> >>>>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> before I
> >>>>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> $400. I did the
> >>>>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> spent 20 hours or
> >>>>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> knows what they
> >>>>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe
> much less time. I
> >>>>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> stringers with a
> >>>>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> loosening the bolts
> >>>>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the
> shaft much easier.
> >>>>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> from my Honda
> >>>>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> distribute the
> >>>>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> I'd likely
> >>>>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was
> under $1,000, I
> >>>>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >>>>>>>> DLA
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >>>>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >>>>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >>>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year
> - 2000. I
> >>>>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> what I might
> >>>>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Patricia
> >>>>>>>> Knot Home
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
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