Technical Discussion

Pullman birth bed springs

feeds@yuku.com (jiminpuyallup) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:25:46 GMT

I'm considering buying the Froli bed spring system. I wanted to check here and see if anyone had input, good or bad.

Jim Lee
Pure Joy 3CFK #508
Gig Harbor, WA

Water Tanks

feeds@yuku.com (jeffneedle) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:29:47 GMT

I own a Catalina 42 two cabin - 1992. I have a water capacity of 110 gallons. As I understand it, there are two separate water tanks. As I further understand it, there is a value which must be opened to access the second tank. Where is that value?

I am aware that there are a number of poorly marked valued under the sole and immediately in front of the companionway. If reference is made those values, please be specific as possible. Thanks.

Temporary Slip exchange

feeds@yuku.com (george lyons) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:55:44 GMT

I am frequently looking for a slip for my 42 to trade for a short term in a harbor other than my harbor ( King Harbor , Redondo beach CA --Portofino Marina and Yacht Club ) . I know of no internet listing of slip owners for Catalina 42s that are interested in trading slips for a week or two at a time . Anyone know whether such data is available ?

Overheating

feeds@yuku.com (CaptNorm42) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:40:48 GMT

After nearly 13 years of above average use, my 4JH2E diesel decided to overheat for the 1st time. It only happens at high RPM (think over 3200), comes back to normal temp when run around 2400RPM. This tells me it's not an air bubble in the coolant. I believe I have adequate flow of water, so don't suspect the raw water impeller. It was changed about 300 hours ago and I believe has a life of over 500 hours. Coolant level is normal. I recently hauled out & the raw water intake...

Fresh water plumbing “sanity check”

feeds@yuku.com (KevinKing) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:08:40 GMT

As a liveaboard, I have been toying with an idea I'd like to run by you guys. Feel free to shoot any holes in it you can think of.

We have a 2007 2 cabin Pullman. We currently fill our water tanks about...

mast drain

feeds@yuku.com (wolf) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:04:13 GMT

2002 #822 centerline.
I have a dry boat except the mast. I have been checking the water egress from every nook, hole, bulkhead and fitting. The only access is at the bottom of the mast. There is a drain at the bottom of the mast which empties under the floor boards to the bilge. When it rains (which is always) the water enters the in-mast roller and makes it's way to the bilge. I will remove the deck mast boot this summer and let the top part of the mast drain onto the deck. But...

Location of fuel shut-off valve?

feeds@yuku.com (KevinKing) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:29:59 GMT

I have looked all through my owner's manual, but can't find where the fuel shut-off valve is. Can anyone please tell me exactly where it would be found? I have a 2007 2 cabin pullman.
Thanks,
Kevin

VANG

feeds@yuku.com (comitti) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:06:42 GMT

Hello All

I am replacing the pulley ends of my solid vang. Does anyone know where I can see a diagram of how it all goes back together, there does seem to be a few tubes here.....

Cheers
Phil

Pole end fitting

feeds@yuku.com (comitti) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:04:35 GMT

Hello

I keep having failures on the pole fittings for my 42 MK2. It has a Harken bell at the inboard end and the pole is stored on the mast. I have replaced the bell twice @ $300 each when the casting has failed and have just replaced the trigger mechanism as well as it failed when I was refitting the pole end into the bell. The casting seems very weak and not able to take the loads. I think I need to replace the whole system as Harken tell me it's not designed to store the...

Noisy mast

feeds@yuku.com (owe) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:18:02 GMT

Hi all,
We've had our boat for 6 months now and are very happy with it. One minor issue is the noise from the mast in the pullman berth when trying to get some sleep. I don't think the clanging is from the halyards but more likely from the wiring? There is a surprising amount of noise even when tied to the dock and at very little wind. Is this the experience of others? As I type this I feel somewhat silly to complain about such a minor issue. Maybe living in a quiet house has...

Digital TV antennae and reception on the Chesapeake

feeds@yuku.com (gasmanmd) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:51:21 GMT

With the switch to digital transmission I was wondering if reception on the Bay has improved. I am planning a exterior mounted antennae and am looking for suggestions and guidance.

Thanks

Aft Shower Sump Switch Location

feeds@yuku.com (deusden) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:51:07 GMT

We are the new owners of #773, a 2-cabin pullman. I have done my own winterizing on all previous boats and it has been a great way to find all the intricacies of the engine and plumbing systems on this boat. But one item has me stumped - I can't find the switch for the sump pump for the aft head. The only switch in the head compartment is for the macerator. The sump pump itself is located under galley sink unit and all the plumbing (including the Y-valve for the reefer drain) appears to...

Mac Book as Back up

feeds@yuku.com (brucegorle) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:48:10 GMT

Hello Capt.'s

On our last trip out my faithful Garmin 5208 quit working. I sent it in for repair and had it back in a week but that got me thinking about backup. I carry a MacBook on our longer trips and felt that the computer would be good for that purpose. A quick Google search however did not reveal any hardware or software for Apple but lots for PC. Can any of you give me some direction?

Thank you in advance.
Bruce Gorle
Lifes Tough
#903

Opening Port seal

feeds@yuku.com (Saildad) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:13:02 GMT

Has anyone replaced the seals on the opening ports? The seal material is available from www.selectplastics.com I got the material and dry installed it into the frame and I cannot shut the window without cutting the seal or almost breaking the window.
It would be really great to hear someones experience in this matter,
thanks in advance
Capt Bill
Our Porpoise
#695 2 cabin wing

Just finished the 4 hour rudder-review course

feeds@yuku.com (gasmanmd) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:36:25 GMT

Captains: Please allow me one last crack at getting my arms around the probable rudder issues on MissAdventure, a 1989 wing keel 3-cabin #123. I feel I have earned a bit more time on this forum by reading thru all 22 pages produced by a forum search entitled "rudder". There were many great and some harrowing stories and quite a few pearls, but I still have unanswered questions.
As to my immediate problem, I noted rust...

Interesting new product ALTUS VRB

feeds@yuku.com (KevinKing) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:47:56 GMT

This product just appeared on my radar (sorry) It's one of those things I've often wondered why they didn't make. It will be interesting to see if it works as advertised. Less than half the price of the Sea-Me.

altusmarine.com/2-products/vrb.aspx

Kevin

removing the bow pulpit

feeds@yuku.com (gasmanmd) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:57:19 GMT

Captains: Last season our boat was moored on a "T" head and was sideswiped by a large powerboat. Their toe rail bent the first stanchion in and the lifelines pulled the bow pulpit back and she is now cocked to the left. We did some intermediate remedies which got us thru the rest of the season but I am now ready to bring it back to factory. What is involved in removing the pulpit? What are the screws threaded into? Any special tricks for re-installation?

Any advice...

Emergency steering

feeds@yuku.com (davidirvine) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:23:33 GMT

I came across this little tale in a sailing forum.It was posted in 2004 but it made me wonder what emergency steering ploys other owners might have ?

David 492..

Catalina 42 "Vantage"

Has anybody in the Med seen this boat recently?

We met the singlehanded owner, Arthur Emslie, in Horta this summer, when he was en route...

what is the best material for the dodger "glass"?

feeds@yuku.com (gasmanmd) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:54:49 GMT
Another item on the list is our dodger. The plastic windshield has fairly quickly become opaque to the point that I can't see anything in front of me. Despite nasty weather on our last outing I elected to sail with it up just for safety's sake. Does anyone use a rigid material? Appreciate your collective insight.

Scott
MissAdventure C42 #123

Oil Pan drain plug?

feeds@yuku.com (gasmanmd) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:46:18 GMT
I just finished winterizing the engine and always feel the my oil change procedure is a little incomplete as it appears that siphoning oil thru the dipstick leaves the worst of the oil in the pan. Has anyone installed a system to allow the oil to be pulled from the oil pan drain? Maybe I am just worrying about nothing, but my engine is the most important safety feature on the boat an I want to take the best care of her that I can.

Scott