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Just to let you know we had a Catalina 34 on Lake Erie a couple weeks ago burn to the water line. Taking the boat out for sea trials, the instrument panel caught on fire. 4 people in the water survived but had hypothermia. Don't know but am guessing the Glow plug button. Big wires that come straight from the battery. Charlie

I wonder how many 34 where made I seen a number of 1400 the other day. Charlie

I have a 1986 with an M-25 engine. When I pull the fuel shutoff the engine stops . Then I push it back down the return lever on the engine stays in the off position I just move it back with my finger so it will start. I put a extra stop on the cable to push it back down no help. Is there some kind of spring return I am not seeing. Charlie

Looking at my new mainsheet there is a pic of a catalina 50 hull # 18.  Never knew they made any 50s. Charlie

Need to replace my fuel shutoff cable. Need to know the length of the cable. I have a 1986 34 with the shutoff located  in the engine gauge area. It's round knob I would like to replace it with the finger pull type. Charlie

I have an 1986 M25 engine that runs good but the fuel consumption has increased too 3/4 a gal per hour was 1/2 do I need new injections. Don't understand whats happening Charlie

I have an 1986 m-25 engine it usually runs 165 -170 this wk we were a 1 wk trip in lake erie the water temp is 79 degree. my engine temp went to 180 on the long days. I also lost about 4 oz of antifreeze everyday. I am wonder if the heat exchanger is bad. I check all the normal things engine strainer baskets. water flows seems ok Charlie

I am installing a new Schaefer my old one gave up. I have a 1986 34 with an old stay steam 2 furler. It was 30yrs old we sure got our money out of it. My book tells me the cable length std rig is 44'5" that is correct but overall its 45'5"the drum takes up 1' I measured everything be for I started the cable is one piece no turnbuckle. I just got the old one off. Has any one done this before I am looking for some tips. Charlie

Looking to replace my old roller furling with a new one. I am not sure what to buy was looking for some input from all of you. Was thinking about a continuous line who makes a good one. Charlie

I have a problem with my roller furling so I measured the length from open pin hole open pin hole was 46ft. My book says 44ft 5in.    I wonder what I am doing wrong. 1986 std rig Charlie

Just got back from the boat had a problem could not get my jib to come down. It came down about 10ft an stopped tried 3 times same spot. I think one of the sections of the roller furling track has separated. I have a 1986 pro furler . Has anyone ever repaired them can I buy parts. Or do I need a new furler Charlie

Have been using gortex  but someone commented that there is a new packing that is dripless. Can't remember the name. Charlie

I own a 1986 34 with  an m25 universal engine, I want to purchase a water pump for the antifreeze. A friend of mine had is fail. does anyone know the part number or a good supplier. Charlie

My cabin portlits have become not clear do to age and cleaning agents. Is there any thing I came do to clear or resurface them. Charlie

Have 1986 34. The shaft has maybe 1/8 play. would like to replace in fall. I assume catalina direct would be the place to buy a new one. what is the best way to change a cutless bearing. Charlie

Had a problem with furling jib would not come out. I have a 1986 pro furl. Got back to  the dock furler would not turn.  Took the jib off every thing check out OK.  Put the jib back on every thing is OK now. I think maybe the halyard shackle got caught on the furling foil. Has any one had a problem with the furler. Charlie

I have an 1986  hull number 95 . I will be at annapolis next weekend. I don't have a gas cap at home . does any one know what size and tread they are. Charlie

I want to change my  thru hull fitting for my engine intake.  I would like some pros & cons of brass intakes with the grating or slots protecting them. I have a 1986 34 and sail in lake Erie. My old thru hull is flush with the hull. I want to replace it with a larger dia maybe 3/4 in. The problem I have is seaweed in some marinas, have  plugged the intake.  I am not sure who the new thru hull will fit in the counter sunk hole of the old thru hull . Charlie

I am looking for spare parts and am having a hard time. Everyone I have talked to never called me back. I also tyred the Australian company who bought them out no luck. If any one has good used one I am interested. Maxwell 17 or 26 winches . Charlie  patychas at embarqmail dot com

Question, When I run hard into the weather. Punch holes in waves. I get 2 to 3 gallons of water under the v-berth forward. Has any one had this problem.  I Think it might be the anchor locker hose. The only problem is I can't get to it. I have an water tank under the v-berth and main salon. No water tank aft. Hull number 95. Has any one had this problem. Thanks Charlie

I have seen a main for sale on buy sell by Foursailing. How can I get in contact with Foursailing his E-Mail is hidden. Charlie Sailaway