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#31
Main Message Board / Re: Engine loosing coolant
March 18, 2021, 05:17:33 PM
As Ron said, it's a "fuel diaper" I'm referring to.  The diaper stops the coolant from making it's way to the bilge.  I plan on changing that hose and a new clamp, in hopes to stop that leak.  I have tightened the current clamp, but that does no good.  Your recovery tank leak is another situation.  My guess either loose connections, or maybe a crack in the plastic?
#32
Main Message Board / Re: Engine loosing coolant
March 17, 2021, 04:19:59 PM
That looks like an M35B engine.  I seem to also find coolant, only in the winter on the hard, on the hull right below the engine. Not enough to spill into the bilge.  But then again, I keep a absorbent diaper under the engine at all times.  In my case, I believe it's comes from the connection at the hose (your top picture, hose on the right).  I suspect in the cold temperature, the contraction of the parts causes the hose connection to be somewhat loose, causing coolant to weep out. Also, I see pink stains in that area.  Never see a leak during the warmer weather during sailing season.  In your picture, I do see the paint in that area bubbling.  Maybe it's the coolant reacting with the paint which means maybe that's where your coolant is coming from.  Look underneath that area and trace down the engine and see if you see evidence of pink coolant remains.
#33
Main Message Board / Re: Stereo removal
March 15, 2021, 09:37:43 AM
Hi Mark
NO!!! don't take off the fiddles on TOP of the shelf by removing the bungs!  If you can look inside, or at least feel the perimeter of the top shelf, you will feel some molding that lets the top of the shelf attach to the sides.  Each screw is countersunk.  So you'll most likely feel what appears to be a hole.  But there are screws, phillips head in the holes.  If I remember correctly, they point straight up into the top shelf.
#34
Main Message Board / Re: Stereo removal
March 10, 2021, 04:26:37 PM
Mark
Sounds like your stereo is mounted inside the Cubby storage on either side of the fixed window in the hull.  You can take the whole top of that cubby by unscrewing the screws around the perimeter.  Stick your hand inside and feel around the top perimeter.  You'll touch the screws every so often, countersunk.  I believe if you take off the vertical screws the top should come right off, exposing the whole top of the cubby, giving you access to the stereo. 
#35
Main Message Board / Re: Refitting Polonaise
February 24, 2021, 04:20:57 PM
Nice work!  I forgot where I read this, but I think you should put your shaft zincs closer to the skeg. 
#36
Steve,
How many engine hours do you have? I change mine every fall before laying up for the winter.  I fill it up as Ron suggests, then drain it back down to the proper level in the spring.  When I change the fluid, it seems to be a darker red.  New fluid is bright red.
#37
Main Message Board / Re: RAM Mike Installation
January 06, 2021, 04:25:35 PM
The nice place where mine is mounted is when you grab the mike, the cable is off to the side.  If it's mounted on the binnacle, the cable has to wrap around the wheel.  Mounted on the coaming keeps the cable out of the way of the wheel. 
#38
Main Message Board / Re: RAM Mike Installation
January 04, 2021, 05:32:01 PM
Here is the best picture I can find.  You can see right along side the manual bilge pump, there is the microphone clip. Right below the clip, you can see the top part of the input to screw the microphone cable.  Over the input, there is a rubber cap when the cable is not attached.  That area is perfect for grabbing the mike while at the helm.  It seems to be a good place.  That's where the dealer installed the RAM Mike.  Also, running the cables to that area is easy.
#39
Main Message Board / Re: Sheet Bags and Halyards
December 23, 2020, 06:01:49 PM
I have mesh sheet bags.  They are OEM, exactly like the link on Jim's post.  If I had my choice, and if I was starting from scratch, I would rather have the buttons that hold each line separately.  With the sheet bags, the lines get tangled easily.  There are many types of line organizers, but this Barton example looks pretty good.  I've always thought of switching to something like this.

https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=2561692
#40
Main Message Board / Re: Mantus on bow roller
November 29, 2020, 05:00:06 PM
I used a Delta Fast Set for years.  I then got the Mantus.  One thing I did notice right off the bat is when retrieving the Mantus, it's dug in so tight, it is much harder to break free than the Delta.  I was very impressed.  Don't get me wrong, the Delta was a good anchor.  But the Mantus really digs in tight.
#41
I have my original 2000 year motor mounts.  When I change fluids, I drape cloths over them so nothing spills on them.  I check the engine for excessive vibration in neutral and in gear, you can barely see the engine shake.  I guess my mounts are still doing their job.
#42
Main Message Board / Re: Passing of Frank Butler
November 18, 2020, 06:05:04 PM
He was an amazing guy.  Met him a few times at boat shows.  Funny story....  one night the phone rang and my wife answered.  She brings the phone to me and says there's a guy on the phone wants to talk to you.  I said, who is it.  She said, "I don't know, he says his name is Frank Butler"...  I said "FRANK BUTLER...  HE'S THE OWNER OF CATALINA YACHTS!!" Yes, it was Frank himself that called me about a warranty question.  Unbelievable!
#43
Hi Jim.
Great idea of making a case out of PVC pipe!!  I never knew how I should store the hydrometer with battery acid on it. Thanks for the tip!!
#44
Main Message Board / Re: Dripless: Is it all that?
October 28, 2020, 11:26:28 AM
Randy
Go on the PYI site and they suggest running a hose from the SS rotor to a point above the waterline.  That will keep water in the bellows.  There should be a barb coming out of the ss rotor for a hose connection.  I'm thinking you may have an older part.
#45
Main Message Board / Re: Fixed Portlight Tint
October 02, 2020, 08:41:18 AM
Have you contacted Catalina Yachts directly to see if they have a specification for the port light color and density ("opaque-ness")