[C320-list] Cleaning blinds

Tue Apr 4 14:39:08 PDT 2023

How do I find articles on cleaning blinds?

Thanks.

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> On Apr 4, 2023, at 5:34 PM, P.F. Ross via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> Steve,
> 
> I have installed the Weaver Snap Davits and have had good luck.
> 
> David Swanson has a good article on the subject on the C320.org site, just
> do a search on his name.  My boat is older and does not have the higher
> "seats" or whatever they are molded into the transom but the process is the
> same.  Instructions from Weaver are complete and I had great help from
> Jason Fetting from the Weaver factory.
> 
> I would say the most important part is getting the measurements correct for
> the drop heads which are the parts attached to the transom that hold the
> clips that you hook on to when docking.  This is all covered in the Weaver
> installation instructions.  I had to have one drop head remanufactured
> because I did not take a careful measurement with the dinghy loaded.  This
> was not a big problem, just the cost and time of getting another drop
> head.
> 
> These dimensions are important because they ensure that the dinghy yokes
> are at the correct elevation as you pull up to your boat.  If yokes are too
> high, you must load down that side of the dinghy to engage with the drop
> head clips.  Too low and you have a hard time in the other direction.
> 
> And speaking of drop heads, we got the adjustable height models This allows
> us to have the clips at the optimum elevation when leaving and docking the
> dinghy and then allows us to raise the dinghy about a foot for better sea
> level clearance when cruising.
> 
> I have seen some criticism about clipping in your dinghy in rough water and
> potential damage caused by davit drop heads hitting against the dingy
> tube.  This does happen but I have never felt alarmed by this action due to
> the many rounded surfaces of the drop head.  That said, docking can be
> challenging in rough water but the Admiral and I have our process down.
> Note that I have never had a more traditional type of davit system so I
> cannot say how the Weaver system compares.
> 
> I do like having the dinghy stowed vertically since we have to pull away
> from our dock rather sharply and a dinghy hanging horizontally would make
> things more difficult.
> 
> All just FYI.  I am probably making this sound harder than it actually is.
> And again, I got excellent service and advice from the Weaver factory, good
> luck!
> 
> Frank Ross
> Beta Wave #206
> Naples, FL
> 
>> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 12:46 AM Cheryl Dahl via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> My neighbor in the slip next to me had a 320 and recently sold his boat and
>> went to the dark side with a Ranger tug .
>> He gave me his weaver snap up davits and stand off hardware for my boat. I
>> ordered the other parts needed for my boat. I didn’t have a dinghy but I
>> just ordered one today (8’-10 “ Achilles hypalon rib ) I have to glue the
>> pads for the yokes on the new inflatable and mount the quick connect plates
>> to my stern step . Anyone out there done this procedure ?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Steve Dahl
>> 97 -412  Sans Souci
>> 
>> On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 1:54 PM Jeff Hecht via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I have hull 17  1993 I need to replace my water heater, but the 5 gallon
>>> ones are too big for the compartment. I had what I think is. A 3 gallon,
>>> but cannot find it anywhere Any suggestions?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> 
>>> Jeff Hecht
>>> 
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>>>> 1. Re: Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking (Robert Dean)
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>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 16:49:05 +0000 (UTC)
>>>> From: Robert Dean <robrtdean at yahoo.com>
>>>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
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>>>> I lube the shutoff cable with Boeshield T-9. I remove the T handle and
>>> the lock nut than tall nut and the plastic packing. I spray a little T-9
>> in
>>> to cable than? wiggle the cable than spray more T-9.? I also spray the
>>> other end of the cable.
>>>> Bob DeanJust Chillin 550
>>>> On Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 02:53:15 PM EDT, John Beck via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> WD 40
>>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:08 AM chuters via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>>>>> Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate or
>> reduce
>>> the
>>>>> heavy pull force needed to operate the fuel cut-off t-handle?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Jack97 #441
>>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Jb
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 18:20:26 +0000
>>>> From: ptormey 4square.net <ptormey at 4square.net>
>>>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
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>>>> Make sure there are no sharp bends.
>>>> 
>>>> Pat
>>>> Pat Tormey
>>>> s/v Blues Skies
>>>> Newport RI
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>>> Robert Dean via C320-list
>>>> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 12:49 PM
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Cc: Robert Dean <robrtdean at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
>>>> 
>>>> I lube the shutoff cable with Boeshield T-9. I remove the T handle and
>>> the lock nut than tall nut and the plastic packing. I spray a little T-9
>> in
>>> to cable than? wiggle the cable than spray more T-9.? I also spray the
>>> other end of the cable.
>>>> Bob DeanJust Chillin 550
>>>> On Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 02:53:15 PM EDT, John Beck via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> WD 40
>>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:08 AM chuters via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate or
>> reduce
>>>>> the heavy pull force needed to operate the fuel cut-off t-handle?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Jack97 #441
>>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> Jb
>>>> 
>>>> 
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