[C320-list] Range Finders

[Robert Miller]

PNW anchorages are frequently crowded so I bought an inexpensive golf style range finder on Amazon, and then made up a table of swing radiuses for different depths, rode lengths, and scopes. I have this taped under the anchor well lid so I can very quickly determine if I have the potential to swing into another vessel when I drop anchor (you still have to make assumptions about their scope, of course). The other big improvement I made was to update my rode to include 100’ of chain, which really helps reduce your tendency to drift in calm conditions. When it’s windy swinging is less of a concern since most boats tend to lay into the wind in the same direction.
Regards,
Rob Miller
Alchemy, Hull #571

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> From: "ptormey at 4square.net" <ptormey at 4square.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Range Finders
> Date: October 4, 2020 at 9:48:29 AM PDT
> To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
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> Navionics
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> Pat Tormey
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> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 12:38:44 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Range Finders
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> Use a hand held bearing compass to take the bearings of two charted structures and triangulate your position. Quick and easy if you are using charts. Can measure distances on your chart plotter if it isn’t too old.
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> Best Regards,
> Chris Burti
> Statewide Title, Inc.
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>> On Oct 4, 2020, at 12:22 PM, Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> We have found ourselves in a crowded anchorage (such as Mary Ann Cove in
>> the North Channel) where knowing the distance from Bucket List to the shore
>> or to a boat that seems to be getting closer would be very helpful.
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>> Do any of you utilize some type of range finder?  There seems to be visual
>> (in binoculars) or laser - used by golfers routinely.  Are there others?
>> What do you use?
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>> Tom & Tracy Grass
>> Bucket List
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> From: Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Stern Shower Leak
> Date: October 4, 2020 at 11:41:25 AM PDT
> To: "c320-list at lists.catalina320.com" <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
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> Has anyone else had leaks around the cockpit shower faucet base down into the stern compartments?  I have the original style faucets https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-350/hull-deck/stern/shower-valve-for-cockpit-shower-lt-2004/  and it appears to me that water is just getting into the cockpit enclosure and then seeping under the base of the faucet assembly and showing as drips coming down the threaded mounts underneath and the attached hoses. 
> The faucets work fine.  I'm wondering if I just need to unscrew the faucet assembly nuts underneath, raise the faucets and replace a seal (maybe seat it on butyl rubber??)? 
> Thanks for any feedback.
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 (#32)
> Holland, MI
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> From: Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Emergency Tiller Port/Hatch
> Date: October 4, 2020 at 11:52:29 AM PDT
> To: "c320-list at lists.catalina320.com" <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
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> I replaced my emergency tiller port in 2017 after discovering that it was the source of a big leak.  I used this https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-270/hull-deck/cockpit/inspection-port-8-38quot-od/ .
> The replacement helped significantly to reduce/eliminate leakage into the stern.  However, the seal was not very tight to begin with even when new, and I'm getting a fair amount of leakage again.   
> Has anyone found a better port/hatch replacement?  I'm thinking one with a screw-in cap might be better to get a water seal (although I understand it would be more difficult to remove, especially if not opened routinely). Ideally a replacement would mount using the same mount holes (I know, I'm dreaming). 
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 (#32)
> Holland, MI
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