[C320-list] Main for sale tips &zinc

Thu Nov 12 10:40:53 PST 2020

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Thinking of shipping costs..... to Florida.

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> On Nov 12, 2020, at 1:28 PM, kenneth bousum <kenb711 at wowway.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a nice North mylar loose footed main for sale. Michigan boat used 4 years$500 +shipping. Ken Bousum ex#711 call 313 920 8180 
> Also have a set of spreader tip covers $67 includes shipping. bullet nosed zinc Martec $25 includes shipping.Thanks to the list for the last 20 years of information Ken B 
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> 
> From: ptormey at 4square.net 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:37:08 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cutless Bearing Project 
> 
> #1037 i had to replace the compressor because it kept quitting with the indicator lights on the command component indication low voltage. I replaced the module after using my vom to confirm there was a volt drop on startup. But that didn't fix it. So a new compressor, $1350! Plus install. So cold beer for another 25yrs.
> 
> Pat Tormey 
> 
> ________________________________ 
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com> 
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 8:31:59 AM 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com> 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cutless Bearing Project 
> 
> I am hull #1075. Almost hesitant to say mine is also still working well. It 
> is good to follow this topic because you never know what is ahead. 
> 
>> On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:07 PM Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca> wrote: 
>> 
>> All I know is that my fridge seems to be working well after fifteen years. 
>> But I am following this thread carefully, because, well 15 years is a long 
>> time for any fridge. Anyone with a close hull number please add your 
>> experiences to this discussion. 
>> 
>> Thanks, 
>> 
>> Greg 
>> Hoop Dancer #1076 
>> Sidney, BC 
>> 
>>>> On Nov 11, 2020, at 5:15 PM, Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote: 
>>> 
>>> Troy, 
>>> 
>>> If you have a PSS dripless, you might as well replace the bellows at the 
>> same time. This requires you to remove the shaft from the coupler, but I am 
>> guessing that it is time for the bellows if it is time for the cutless 
>> bearing. I note this because I did my dripless bellows when I did my 
>> bearing. What I did not know is that our propeller shaft requires a spacer. 
>> So, I ordered the bellows but the diameter was slightly too big. When I 
>> called PSS, they said I could reuse the spacer, but it is not preferred. I 
>> did not realize there was a spacer when I ordered the bellows. This would 
>> not have been a big deal for you, being on the hard for 5.5 months, but I 
>> was paying for yard time by the day. 
>>> 
>>> I used a standard two-jaw puller (Craftsman) to remove the propeller. 
>> Just make sure you put the cap on the end that makes a connection with the 
>> shaft, pulling the propeller off, or you will dimple your shaft (as I did, 
>> since I still have the bronze shaft). 
>>> 
>>> I also regreased my Max-prop at the same time and replaced all the 
>> screws and cotter pins, etc. 
>>> 
>>> I used the BACK bearing, as well, and it worked perfectly. I was a bit 
>> worried because it was slightly shorter than the length of the strut. I 
>> tried to center it (fore-aft) in the strut. The tool does work very well. 
>> My buddy (different make) was extremely jealous, as he pays the yard to do 
>> his. 
>>> 
>>> Good luck. 
>>> 
>>> Jeff 
>>> ’94, #121 
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 10, 2020, at 11:00 PM, Mark Cole <boatnboot at me.com> wrote: 
>>>> 
>>>> Hi, Troy; 
>>>> 
>>>> I used the bearing puller a couple of years ago and it worked great. 
>> There is a form to fill out on the C320.org <http://c320.org/> website to 
>> get the tools sent to you. You need to be a member and log into the website
>> to see the form. It is under the tab "C320 Resources”. Fill it out and the 
>> tool loaner administrator will get ahold of you to work out shipping. When 
>> I used the tools, Bruce Stumpp was the administrator. You will need to pay 
>> shipping both ways and that isn’t cheap, but it was still worth it. I was 
>> able to hang onto the tools for a couple of weeks and Bruce will tell you 
>> if you should send the package back to him or on to another member. 
>>>> 
>>>> Mark 
>>>> Fiddler’s Green, #8 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 10, 2020, at 6:29 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> 
>> wrote: 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Our boat is on the hard for the next 5 1/2 months. I'm going to 
>> replace 
>>>>> the cutless bearing. I will be ordering the BACK bearing from Duramax 
>>>>> this week or next. Trying to understand the 'protocol' for borrowing 
>> the 
>>>>> prop puller and bearing tool. Once I have my target date set for doing 
>>>>> this work, what is the general consensus on how long I can keep the 
>> tools 
>>>>> etc. I’m not planning on keeping the tools any longer than necessary 
>> but 
>>>>> I'm also not planning on an expletive filled day either...when the
>> project 
>>>>> goes sideways as boat projects are want to do, I'd be interested in 
>> hearing 
>>>>> what the general tool borrowing etiquette is. Can the current US 
>> Toolbox 
>>>>> Coordinator please advise. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Troy Dunn 
>>>>> Hull #514 
>>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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> Brian McLamb 
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