New Owner Questions

[krafty81]

Thanks. Funny that the two things I noted on this forum to look out for were engine mounts and wiring harness, both with problems on an otherwise very nice boat.

Surveyor recommended a 35 lb. Bruce/spade style anchor instead of the 22. We do go offshore/coastal from time to time here. What do you folks think?

[Jon W]

I would not buy a Bruce anchor for my primary. I have a 35lb Mantus M1. It's an excellent anchor, sets easily and solidly the first time. Others here swear by Rocna. If you want to watch independant real life testing of all sorts of anchors, watch the YouTube channel SV Panope. Very helpful in making an expensive, and critical equipment decision.

[Ted Pounds]

Had bad luck with a Bruce anchor on a charter in the BVI.  Other anchor was a CQR and worked much better.  My C34 had a 35# CQR ant also worked well.  Current boats (20' sloop and 25' pontoon) use Rocnas and they work well.  I hear good things about the Mantus from other sources. 35# is probably the right size for whatever you choose.  Just back it up with lots of chain.  IIRC, Rocna recommends chain equal to at least the length of the boat(?).

[krafty81]

What about this one?

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bpo/d/escondido-manson-supreme-anchor-35lbs/7774546075.html

[krafty81]

Can't find the answer on the forum though I am sure it is here. Where do I find the hull number for the boat?

[Jon W]

I had a 35# Manson Supreme. After watching the tests for setting and re-setting on the channel I mentioned above, I switched to a 35# Mantus. I just sold my old Manson Supreme at our anual marina swap meet.

[KWKloeber]

HIN location -

https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-hin.html

It will start with CTNYP nnnn but could be worn down and nearly unreadable.

On the C34.org home page there is a Google enhanced search box that is sometimes more helpful than the search feature on the Forum.  On the bottom starboard side of the page.

This is on a phone but it's nearly the same on a PC browser:

[krafty81]

HIN location -

https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-hin.html

It will start with CTNYP nnnn but could be worn down and nearly unreadable.

On the C34.org home page there is a Google enhanced search box that is sometimes more helpful than the search feature on the Forum.  On the bottom starboard side of the page.

This is on a phone but it's nearly the same on a PC browser:

Found it thanks!

[KWKloeber]

BTW,
There is a second "hidden" HIN per CG requirements somewhere below, but I do not know its location on the C-34s.

HIN location -

https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-hin.html

It will start with CTNYP nnnn but could be worn down and nearly unreadable.

On the C34.org home page there is a Google enhanced search box that is sometimes more helpful than the search feature on the Forum.  On the bottom starboard side of the page.

This is on a phone but it's nearly the same on a PC browser:

Found it thanks!

[Noah]

My hidden HIN number was on a sticker glassed over on the Starboard side of transverse bulkhead underneath the v-berth.

[krafty81]

One more question - the Raymarine console does not show wind speed or direction. At the top of the mast, the wind sensor is spinning and the pointer points. Looks like a pretty new install of the multi-function screen. Any idea what the issue could be? Trying to get a feel for the scope of the repair. Will be back on the boat pierside in a few days, wondering if there is any troubleshooting I could do at that time. Have not closed the deal yet.

[KWKloeber]

the wind sensor is spinning and the pointer points.

Are you looking at the Windex aft of the mastead or the Raymarine forward of the masthead?

Picture?

[Jim Hardesty]

One more question - the Raymarine console does not show wind speed or direction. At the top of the mast, the wind sensor is spinning and the pointer points. Looks like a pretty new install of the multi-function screen. Any idea what the issue could be? Trying to get a feel for the scope of the repair. Will be back on the boat pierside in a few days, wondering if there is any troubleshooting I could do at that time. Have not closed the deal yet.

Because you have not closed yet I would say not much troubleshooting you could do.  No easy things like a fuse.  I suggest you bring binoculars with you and take a close look at the wind vane from the dock, look closely at the connection and wire at the masthead.  That's all that can be done without digging in and tracking wiring. 
Each install is a bit different so there's no way to tell without seeing it.  Basically there's wires to the back of the gage, probably to a distribution block and other instruments, ie autopilot, then to the mast base where there is another connection, then up the mast. Not easy troubleshooting.
I would not assume it was correct to begin with, it may not have ever worked.
I know it's not the answer you were looking for.  It could be a simple connector problem or anything else in the system.
Jim
 

[Jon W]

Ask the owner for details on how the system is wired (is it connected to a network?), and for any documentation of the system parts like age and model number. It may have an itc-5 module the wind instrument connects to, if so where is it located? All will make future troubleshooting easier.

[krafty81]

Great suggestions thanks! Since the autopilot is a seperate system I am wondering if there is a way to check the wind input to that device while sitting on the pier. At least then I know it is feeding another device or if it is not. I will pass those questions to the owner.