Hi Warren, I measured the boom height at 34" from the bottom, 1 ft back from the mast. The front edge of the bimini is 78" from the cockpit floor. Jerry...
In an effort to troubleshoot my water pressure problem, I've discovered 3 out of the 4 water tank valves under the sink are defective. Has anyone found a good...
I beleve that you have the older Whale valves on your boat; the newer ones (even though they have been around for years) should be a direct replacement. Earl...
Jerry, Not sure about a replacement valve. There should be a drain into the bilge on the pressure side of the water system. If you sign your e-mails and...
Warren, 2200hrs on engine, Trans Oil level always at full, qualilty good untill last check, never wrapped a line on prop (the wing keel seems to help here), a...
Jerry, I believe your boat is close to mine (#199) so you probably have the same Whale valves I have. Chromed brass with the cheesy plastic lever that strips...
Gene, You can get around your problem by adding a 12 -15" loop of reinforced clear plastic hose. Connect it to the pump inlet, loop it and connect to the...
Jerry, I had the same problem with the plastic valve handles slipping on the valve stem. However, rather than buying new valves I made new handles out of some...
I just removed the plastic handles and made a wrench for them out of a piece of aluminum, about 1/8" thick, about 3/8" wide and maybe 6 or 7" long. drilled a...
I agree with Bob, give it a go. I don't know the dimensions of my cruising spinnaker, but it probably isn't all that much larger. At that price you can...
I'm getting a loud creaking sound from the gooseneck. I inspected everything and lubricated, still occurs. Where the boom fitting mates with the mast...
Jim; Have you checked all the fasteners attaching the gooseneck fitting to the mast itself? The Z-Spar catalog doesn't show any of the washers in the parts ...
Thanks Bob, Yes, the fitting is tight with the mast and all the rivets look good. Also, I had a good sail yesterday in about 18 - 20 knots of wind, with the...
Has anyone experience with using a RF amplifier at the end of the RG59 from the antenna into the tv, rather than a pre-amp at the antenna? I am trying to avoid...
I replaced my flimsy Whale valves with bronze full-flow in-line ball valves many years ago. I don't remember the size; however, I do remember needing some...
Mates; Fixing what's there is the route that I would try first as well. (Mostly because it usually costs more to replace with new than to patch up the old) ...
I ordered my generator yesterday from Mayberrys, the will deliver it to my door, for $879, including shipping(they collect no tax). So my question for those...
Russ, I would suggest purchasing a Sunbrella cover which is made for the unit. They make one in an almost Catalina blue. I strap the unit to the mast using...
I do exactly as Bill does, but I also have a couple shock cords attached around the generator as well. I also have the generator sitting on a rubber pad cut to...
Michael- Thanks for exploring this. Can't see how a few quick shifts/bursts would do it--we all have a few "emergencys" occasionally. Same for sailing in...
Was just about to suggest "help", but Bob beat me to it. Definitely try mfr/distrib--They gave me good replacement valves several yrs ago when mine began...
John-- That will help little or none, as the amp in TV serves this purpose..unless your TV is very old/damaged. The RF amp at antenna is there principally to...
Hi Tim, I would use the fresh water pump to remove the water from the tanks if I could, but that's the problem. It doesn't work! All 3 tanks are full, but the...
I do as Bill & Steve except: 1- Use a 12 g 25 ft cable. 2- In addition to std cable-type bike lock [for security], I have small [3/8" ?] line thru handle &...
Jerry-- There's really not much pressure even for full tanks there's only about a foot of head. Buy or fashion a cork--or buy a proper "stop" [made for 15mm...
Impeller: 129670-42530 _____ From: Catalina380@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Catalina380@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Glick Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 1:57...
Jerry The valves are open when the two flat spots on the stem are parallel with the water flow, or valve body. Tim Sent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2009, at 9:12...
Tim, On mine, Hull #263, it must be different. The small plastic levers are flush with the valve body, so the stem is not visible. Its hard to see, but I can...
Warren, Thanks, this helps a lot, Tv is a 9/2006 model. It confirms what I thought, I need to install an antenna such as a Shakespeare 2020G,which has a...
