A question about the installation of dual fuel filters. Has anyone done this. I know I have seen pictures and a description of how it is done, but I can't find...
Neil; As nice as a "bypass filter system" would be, keeping the crud out of the tank in the first place is still the cheapest and simplest option. If there is...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 2, 2008 3:38 am
Neil-- Agree with Bob--Keep the bad stuff out of tank. We had the same concern when sailing in the Bahamas three years ago, and found a relatively easy way to...
In my old boat ( a Hunter 35.5)I installed dual fuel filters because of a tank problem. I used 2 tees in the fuel lines and 4 valves so I could parallel the...
One way of cleaning out the junk after removing the diesel as much as possible is to add about 0.2 litre of acetone and stir/distribute this over the tank...
Now, sadly, that the season is over for me in Newport, RI.... I would like to return to the topic of having Catalina modify my Mainsail so it will no have the...
Russ, Any progress on the glass rack? Jeff ... From: R M To: Catalina380@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:04 AM Subject: [Catalina380] C387...
I got minea couple weeks ago, I have agreed to be the "guinea pig" to let them know if it is properly designed. i will attempt to install during one of the...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 2, 2008 11:14 pm
Ken-- You are pretty late on this, but think positive!! Suggest reading Mainsheet articles which include original offer by Catalina, and more recent add'l...
Remember, the only modification is to move the two aft reef points in the sail up the same distance as the amount of material that was removed from the bottom...
Does the boom chaffe only when the sail is furled, or while sailing? I had that problem only while the sail was furled. I had my topping lift shortened 12"...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 3, 2008 12:50 am
Jim-- The principal mod is much more than that---it is to slice a triangular "wedge" off the foot of the mainsail [zero height at tack, tapering to max aft],...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 3, 2008 1:12 am
Dan-- Only a problem when sail is unfurled/ sailing, with topping lift loosened. It was a straight-forward fix in your case. Warren ... From: Dan...
Thanks Russ. I'd be very interested in seeing some pictures. Have they given you a price yet? Jeff ... From: R M To: Catalina380@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Thanks for all the replies. Makes sense to keep your fuel tank clean. Before cleaning out the tank, I'll have to change my ways abit and let the fuel tank...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 3, 2008 1:22 pm
Neil-- No problem assuming you're aware of the known fuel gauge error; this is the result of the tapered tank we have. Error runs from zero at full to about...
I will be interested in what you find out from Catalina on re-cutting the main. I have the same issue although my bimini has a leather strip on the forward...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 3, 2008 3:04 pm
Steve-- That's the issue, particularly if you have Charleston Spar rather than the older ZSpar mast & boom. Warren ... From:...
Warren, Catalina starting cutting the wedge off the mainsail of the early 387's but didn't move the aft reef points up. This makes the sail ok until you reef...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 4, 2008 1:44 am
Jim-- Thanks for "update". I was really thinking of the original problem which started on the C380's around 2000 when Catalina switched to Charleston Spar,...
I had my sail repaired last year with the "dog bone" solution. The problem is that when you reef, you put pressure on the slide that is just above the cringle...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 7, 2008 12:11 am
Bill-- Would the pressure be any different than if you were reefing normally, that is, with reefing line led directly thru cringle?? Reefing always put a lot...
Hi Warren, I did use those small blocks and they work well but add to the problem. When you tighten the reef line the clew is pulled outwards and this tends...
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Warren Elliott
warrenell@...
Dec 9, 2008 3:56 pm
Bill, Think I get it. You may want to consider a few other options--although maybe too late. 1- Move slider attachment to luff higher. 2- Disconnect that...
Warren, All of what you mention were options that he was considering. I am not exactly sure how he did the attachment but I will let you know asap. Thanks....
Greetings, I am new to the group. My name is Dave Cochrun. I live in Parker, CO and I am considering the purchase of 38 - 42 foot boat. The boat will be...
A couple of questions for the group. 1. I have the 3JH3(B)E Yanmar engine fitted and wondered if there was a sacrificial anode fitted to the motor. I have...
Neil 1. The anode is typically in the heat exchanger since that is where the sea water would be. Look for a bronze "bolt head" (which may be painted) and...
Dave, We sail a 387 out of Kemah, which is on the Northern end of Galveston Bay. I can tell you a fair amount about sailing this area. First thing to know is...
Trevor; I believe that Dave wants to hear about Catalinas vs Bennies and how much more superior our boats are relative to live-aboard and coastal as well as...
