[C320-list] Anchor Rode and Filter Wrench

[Martin Rosenberg]

  Catalina supplied 1/2 inch chain because it's the size that fits the
electric winch.
If you have it and use it then make sure you get chain that will fit it.
If you don't use it then it really doesn't matter.
Martin

On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 12:14 PM Michael Leschisin <
mleschisin at imagestudios.com> wrote:

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> - A couple quick questions for discussion on a wintery day……
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> What are y’all using for anchor rode?
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> The standard 250 feet of 1/2 inch three strand nylon (with 50’ of chain up
> front) that came with the boat is what I have onboard now, but my boat
> turns 15 years old this summer, so I’m thinking its time for replacement.
> (I’m guessing the previous owner never replaced)   Half inch seems pretty
> skinny to me, but it is what Catalina supplied with the boat……  I'm
> thinking of upgrading to 5/8 but wondering if this is overkill.  Any
> opinions?
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> - Secondly, has anyone found a good tool for unscrewing the inline Yanmar
> fuel filter housing? (The filter thats attached to the engine block, not
> the Raycor).
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> I’m thinking of picking up a 2 1/2 inch spanner wrench but it looks like
> it might be tough to navigate around the fuel line when using it; looking
> for any ideas on what works best here.  I used the “tap screwdriver with
> light hammer” method this fall when winterizing but I’m not too crazy about
> marring up the filter housing collar over time.
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> Thanks for the help!
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> Merry Christmas everyone!
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> Michael Leschisin
> #995, Wild Blue Yonder
> Menominee, MI
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