There is quite a bit of info on the C36 website on how to deal with this. They can be accessed under the inside trim alternatively cut around them with a circular cutter and only replace the screws when fitting new extrusion.
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Main Message Board / Re: Engine Mounts for Universal M-35B Engine
January 17, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Ken
I bought them from Marine Energy Systems based in Queensland. They are one of the Westerbeke/Universal agents in Australia. Can't remember the price but not cheap. Mind was an insurance claim which eased the pain somewhat.
Peter
I bought them from Marine Energy Systems based in Queensland. They are one of the Westerbeke/Universal agents in Australia. Can't remember the price but not cheap. Mind was an insurance claim which eased the pain somewhat.
Peter
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Main Message Board / Re: Engine Mounts for Universal M-35B Engine
January 13, 2015, 11:08:06 PM
Ken
Why not consider installing the OEM mounts which bolt straight in as designed. They are available in Australia, as I purchased a set for my C36 after I ran over a mooring line and nearly pulled the engine off the original mounts.
You may be able to get them cheaper in the US but shipping might be expensive. Listed in the usual Universal Diesel parts suppliers catalogues as "Isolators".
Might be simpler.
Why not consider installing the OEM mounts which bolt straight in as designed. They are available in Australia, as I purchased a set for my C36 after I ran over a mooring line and nearly pulled the engine off the original mounts.
You may be able to get them cheaper in the US but shipping might be expensive. Listed in the usual Universal Diesel parts suppliers catalogues as "Isolators".
Might be simpler.
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Main Message Board / Re: MK ll Battery wiring
May 11, 2011, 06:37:56 PM
Jack
They may go to the bilge pump to provide constant power independent of the switches. Thats what the extra wire does on my C36.
Peter Taylor
Altair C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
They may go to the bilge pump to provide constant power independent of the switches. Thats what the extra wire does on my C36.
Peter Taylor
Altair C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
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Main Message Board / Re: C34 MK II for charter down under
January 10, 2011, 12:28:25 AM
Paul
There are plenty of charter places in Australia but among the best are in an area called the Whitsunday Islands which are on the North East Coast of Australia. This is a tropical area and great cruising. I live in Melbourne which is in the south. Not quite as warm as Queensland but still OK.
http://www.whitsundayescape.com/boats/Sailing-Yachts/Catalina-387/27
I have no commercial interest but here is an example of one of the many charter organisations down here and if I can I am pleased to provide advice to any of the Catalina community who may visit Australia.
Peter Taylor
Altair C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
There are plenty of charter places in Australia but among the best are in an area called the Whitsunday Islands which are on the North East Coast of Australia. This is a tropical area and great cruising. I live in Melbourne which is in the south. Not quite as warm as Queensland but still OK.
http://www.whitsundayescape.com/boats/Sailing-Yachts/Catalina-387/27
I have no commercial interest but here is an example of one of the many charter organisations down here and if I can I am pleased to provide advice to any of the Catalina community who may visit Australia.
Peter Taylor
Altair C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
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Main Message Board / Re: M35B Engine Mount Allen Bolts
February 10, 2010, 02:56:53 PM
Thanks again Ron - I will try the Q tip and I planned to contact Westerbeke to enquire how they assembled the mounts.
Peter
Peter
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Main Message Board / Re: M35B Engine Mount Allen Bolts
February 08, 2010, 01:14:10 AM
Gentlemen my apologies for not posting on the C34 site - I feel rather shameful!!
Just a clarification - all 4 Allen key cap screws were loose. It is possible to access these but they lie close to the engine mount base and I don't think a socket with an Allen key extension will fit. I will however get one and try - thanks for the suggestion Ken.
Also there is some (very slight) oil seepage around these so I am not sure how to clean the threads well enough to get thread lock compound to work. Your hint to mark them is a good one - thanks Ron.
Finally the real concern is the upper four 17 mm bolts. Not capscrews as shown in the parts list Ron.
I would be grateful if anyone can suggest a method of tightening these.
As I mentioned I have a 17 mm ring spanner which I plan to grind the circumference to enable it to fit in the square access hole.
Then I will need to grind some "meat" off the spanner shaft to allow some movement.
As I said it was only with very close inspection I noticed the problem.
Peter Taylor
Altair 2005 C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
Just a clarification - all 4 Allen key cap screws were loose. It is possible to access these but they lie close to the engine mount base and I don't think a socket with an Allen key extension will fit. I will however get one and try - thanks for the suggestion Ken.
Also there is some (very slight) oil seepage around these so I am not sure how to clean the threads well enough to get thread lock compound to work. Your hint to mark them is a good one - thanks Ron.
Finally the real concern is the upper four 17 mm bolts. Not capscrews as shown in the parts list Ron.
I would be grateful if anyone can suggest a method of tightening these.
As I mentioned I have a 17 mm ring spanner which I plan to grind the circumference to enable it to fit in the square access hole.
Then I will need to grind some "meat" off the spanner shaft to allow some movement.
As I said it was only with very close inspection I noticed the problem.
Peter Taylor
Altair 2005 C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
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Main Message Board / Re: Access to Masthead Wiring
November 13, 2009, 04:41:30 PM
Thanks Ron- actually the C36 is keel stepped and I would have to drill a hole at the base to retieve the end.
Even though its a 1 inch conduit, pulling cables is always a risky business as you can end up in more trouble than you started with if the leader gets stuck.
A couple of the riggers I have spoken to have been very cautious for that reason and said the easiest and least risky way is to pull the mast.
Anyway, I willl give the guys at Chearlesto a call.
I imported the boat from the US and even though I have a VHF splitter - the TV signal is poor using the VHF aerial - picture is upside down!!!!
Even though its a 1 inch conduit, pulling cables is always a risky business as you can end up in more trouble than you started with if the leader gets stuck.
A couple of the riggers I have spoken to have been very cautious for that reason and said the easiest and least risky way is to pull the mast.
Anyway, I willl give the guys at Chearlesto a call.
I imported the boat from the US and even though I have a VHF splitter - the TV signal is poor using the VHF aerial - picture is upside down!!!!
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Main Message Board / Access to Masthead Wiring
November 11, 2009, 10:54:10 PM
I have a C36 Mk11 with a Charleston Spar Furling Mast which is essentially the same as that on the C34.
I have for some time been contemplating adding a masthead TV antenna.
From the Charleston Spar Manual there is a cap on the top of the masthead held by 6 screws as shown in the attached photo.
I understand that you can simply remove the cap and see the main conduit which runs the length of the mast. It sounds rather simple to then just mount the antenna and drill a hole in the cap to lead the cable into the conduit and fish it out down the bottom.
I will have to get someone younger than me to do this job and I haven't seen the top of my mast.
I would be grateful if anyone could confirm the above and that there are no surprises when the guy is up there.
Unfortunately none of the guys on the C36 forum with a Mk11 could shed any light on the situation.
Many thanks
Peter Taylor
Altair
2005 C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
I have for some time been contemplating adding a masthead TV antenna.
From the Charleston Spar Manual there is a cap on the top of the masthead held by 6 screws as shown in the attached photo.
I understand that you can simply remove the cap and see the main conduit which runs the length of the mast. It sounds rather simple to then just mount the antenna and drill a hole in the cap to lead the cable into the conduit and fish it out down the bottom.
I will have to get someone younger than me to do this job and I haven't seen the top of my mast.
I would be grateful if anyone could confirm the above and that there are no surprises when the guy is up there.
Unfortunately none of the guys on the C36 forum with a Mk11 could shed any light on the situation.
Many thanks
Peter Taylor
Altair
2005 C36 Mk11
Melbourne Australia
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Main Message Board / Re: Helm Seat Storage
June 28, 2009, 10:45:07 PM
I am not sure if it's the same on a C34 but on a C36, the notches are there so the seat can be slotted onto the second rung of the swim step when it's folded up.
It makes a perfect backrest/seat and allows plenty of room behind the helm.
When I need access to the walk-through transom I hang the helm seat on one of the lifelines using the same notches.
Peter Taylor
Altair
2005 C36 Mk 11
Melbourne Australia
It makes a perfect backrest/seat and allows plenty of room behind the helm.
When I need access to the walk-through transom I hang the helm seat on one of the lifelines using the same notches.
Peter Taylor
Altair
2005 C36 Mk 11
Melbourne Australia
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Main Message Board / Re: running rigging getting fouled on hatch
May 27, 2009, 08:01:50 PM
Jim
For what its worth I have a 2005 C36 with furling mast and have exactly the same problem. I have brought the topping lift (I have a solid vang) back to a spare rope clutch and it too just fouls and catches under the main hatch as you describe. It's not serious but more annoying and may eventually chafe the lines. Not much can be done as it is the line from the mast blocks to the clutches.
Peter
For what its worth I have a 2005 C36 with furling mast and have exactly the same problem. I have brought the topping lift (I have a solid vang) back to a spare rope clutch and it too just fouls and catches under the main hatch as you describe. It's not serious but more annoying and may eventually chafe the lines. Not much can be done as it is the line from the mast blocks to the clutches.
Peter
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