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I have a Bruce Anchor on my bow roller and it is stamped with "Bruce 10kg". I figured out that 10kg = about 22 lbs. So, does that mean I have a Bruce 22? Has anyone else seen this?
Mike

I am getting ready to change the oil on my Cat 34's  m25xp for the first time since I bought it. I see that the manual recomends a 30w or 10w-40 with a CF,CF-4 or CG-4 designation. Anyone have a favorite brand? I see Shell Rotella 15w-40 as well as Castrol DELO 15w-40 and Valvoline Premium blue diesel.I know that the CF designation is critical but how about the weight? Ron has talked about Mobol 1 Synthetic oil but would there be any problems using this on an engine with high hours on it (3000). Also everyone seems to pump the oil out of the dipstick hole. Is there anything wrong with just using the drain plug? I know some boats have drain hoses attached to the drain plug fitting(mine doesn't)is this a good idea?

Thanks,
Mike

Hi, we are new members of the C34 association and have just purchased #940 a '89 C34. At the time of purchase I didn't know it was a tall rig and didn't find out untill I pulled up the boat in your data base. Is there anything special I need to know about the "Tall Rig" other than it having a bigger mast and sails. Also the previous owner took out the foot pump and under the sink I have found an unused hose going to a through hull, nothing connected to the ice box drain. and a hose going to the little spout in the center of the sink. Is the foot pump for the  salt water hose or the ice box drain ot could I use it for both with a "Y" valve. I have since bought a new foot pump from Catalina but don't know what it was connected to. The water heater works good but looks nasty from rust. If I replace it will it fit through the door opening or will I have to take off the door frame? Any help is appreciated

We are looking at an "89 C-34 with 3479 hours on the Universal M-25 engine. What is the normal life expectancy on these engines?