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Thanks for your feedback.  I have a bimini and it covers the cockpit pretty well.  I'm on the hunt for a solution that keeps the topsides from being cooked all day long.  Ron's canvas looks good.  The ShadeTree solution also takes care of the bow area.  But like everything else, it's pricey. 

It is heating up again down in FL.  I've been looking at the ShadeTree canopy for a couple years but have not had the financial courage to pull the trigger.  Is anyone using w/ your 34?  Pictures would be appreciated.  If there is another option you've implemented for shade that you like, i would welcome the feedback.  Thanks!

Ozzie,
I've not looked at diesel heaters as an option.  I had planned to purchase the Honda 1000 for charging my bank on the hook so I was hoping to just piggyback on that expense.  After some research, the best I found was a 300W reflective heater that will at least knock off the chill.  It's far from perfect. 

Thanks Ken, I am looking for temp heating when we are at anchor away from power.  I need to research if I am able to run the Honda 1000 through the shore power receptacle and power the heater through the plugs on board or if I would need to plug the heater directly into the generator. 

Good Morning,

I am interested in what brand/model of electric cabin heater any of you good people might be using w/ your Honda 1000 generator.  Any feedback will be appreciated. 

Thanks,

Thanks Ken.

The carpet in the aft cabin was mysteriously getting wet when we took the boat out.  I traced the source to the pan under the stuffing box.  The stuffing box needed an adjustment, no big deal.  My problem was the lack of draining holes.  Topic 5209 described my problem...here is referenced if interested (http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5209.0.html).  I referenced the diagram from Catalina that showed where to drill.  That was also found here on the forum - thanks for that.  Problem addressed.

The pan under the aft bunk where the stuffing box is was just dirty.  The paint directly under the stuffing box was peeling, showing fiberglass in spots, and in bad shape.  I cleaned out the entire area and pan under the bunk, sanded, primed, then layed out a bright-white polyurathane paint under.  Everything is good down there now.

Last, I found a soft area in the floor under the companionway steps.  I removed the plastic floor covering and found the thin plywood to be water damaged right up by the diesel.  I do not have a definite root cause but water seeped at some point from the problem above or other.  The caulking around the floor perimeter was no longer effective either so water was able to get under.  I removed the plywood and old caulking.  Was unable to locate a replacement plastic floor covering.  So I was left with a shallow recess that stretches from the galley to the head and 2 large access holes in the floor.  I had my boatyard spray non-skid in a neutral color on the floor.  For the 2 access holes that are on the floor, I put 2 deck plates down.  IMO, it looks real good. 

I will be glad to post pictures for everyone if I can figure out how to do that.

This is very good feedback.  I really appreciate it, everyone.  If you don't mind, I will likely have other questions, soon.

Tom

Hi All,

I bought my '34 in March and have enjoyed her immensely.  She is a 2001 MKII, hull 1544, very good shape.  A nice couple bought the boat new, lived on the water in Tampa Bay, and rarely used it.  The diesel had 240 hours on it.  My wife, kids and I are sailing every weekend now.  My wife and I took a nice trip down to Venice via the ICW this past weekend.  Very happy.

By any chance, can anyone help me locate the following parts:?

Cabinet door latch/lock in the galley
Recessed light rocker switch
Halyard bags for lines in cockpit

I've not been successful in getting a response back from Catalina.  If you are aware of any other channels, all feedback will be appreciated.  Looking forward to learning as I go and helping out where I can.

Tom