I have a 1993 34 with a windless that has a drum for a rope rode, but my rode is rope and chain. it works fine with the rope but when it gets to the chain its tough because the chain slips om the drum unless you really pull. I was thinking of getting a maxwell that handles both. when I looked at them it seems like I'd have to do a lot of modifications any experience with this.
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Main Message Board / refridge
November 02, 2020, 09:02:48 AM
I have a 93 I need to recharge, got a set up from the auto store and it wont attach to the fitting what do I need
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Main Message Board / Re: raymarine st 5000
May 22, 2019, 07:35:07 AM
Hi again,
I have a maxwell VC 500 windless it works fine on the rope but the chain has to be pulled up by hand. Maxwell doesn't make a conversion kit for it. I don't want to spend the money for a new one and installation (if you can w/o major modification) any ideas
I have a maxwell VC 500 windless it works fine on the rope but the chain has to be pulled up by hand. Maxwell doesn't make a conversion kit for it. I don't want to spend the money for a new one and installation (if you can w/o major modification) any ideas
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Main Message Board / Re: I bought the boat
May 22, 2019, 07:10:28 AM
thanks guys. using the halyard for the dingy+motor worked great, the problem with the autohelm was because my toolbox was next to the compass, I didn't install it so I had to hunt. Next question: serviced the cabin top winch its stiff now ,doesn't turn as easy as the one I didn't service. I used the service kit from Lewmar will it get better with use?
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Main Message Board / I bought the boat
May 15, 2019, 08:28:35 AM
Hi
I bought the boat
. Very happy sails great but, there are problems.1) it has a st 5000, it was OK then the compass was off by 30 degrees and it started to go wild.2) the gear shift creeps from N to F on its own and the throttle creeps down.3) I got a dingy and motor (4 hp/4cyc Mercury) how do I get the motor from the stern pulpit to the dingy w/o dropping it in the water or paying $300-800 for a hoist.
I bought the boat
. Very happy sails great but, there are problems.1) it has a st 5000, it was OK then the compass was off by 30 degrees and it started to go wild.2) the gear shift creeps from N to F on its own and the throttle creeps down.3) I got a dingy and motor (4 hp/4cyc Mercury) how do I get the motor from the stern pulpit to the dingy w/o dropping it in the water or paying $300-800 for a hoist.
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Main Message Board / raymarine st 5000
April 03, 2019, 05:47:38 AM
Hi
looking at C34 1993. it has a Yanmar 38hp and appears to be in great shape well maintained. listed at 57 I countered 48 he countered 50. It has a 2011 st 5000. In the posts I've read they say it has a lot of problems. Any thoughts?
looking at C34 1993. it has a Yanmar 38hp and appears to be in great shape well maintained. listed at 57 I countered 48 he countered 50. It has a 2011 st 5000. In the posts I've read they say it has a lot of problems. Any thoughts?
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Main Message Board / Re: 1990 c34 & Patches' weblog
February 06, 2019, 05:54:57 PM
Hi,
I haven't seen the boat yet I'm going by photos and what the broker tells me. He told me the boat has not been upgraded I took that to mean the upgrades that I saw in you post, but Im not sure. the engine has 1800hrs, no auto helm, has a garmen CP 10yrs old, he said the sails will need to be replaced in a few years the boat has been on the market for 2yrs and the price was just lowered $5K. It is in the water the engine has been run regularly but I dont think its been sailed much in 2 yrs. It needs bottom paint and a good cleaning. I plan on having a thorough survey. My thought if I can get the boat and have it set up for under $35k that would be a good deal. My plans are for my wife and I to sail around Tampa bay and the Gulf and then we'll see. we'd like to take a few days or a week long cruises.We are retiring so we have the time to take our time and go where we want. We've sailed C28 and C310 and also benni 37 over night trips on L I Sound. We like the Catalina best and figure the 34 is the right size. thanks for all your questions and input.
I haven't seen the boat yet I'm going by photos and what the broker tells me. He told me the boat has not been upgraded I took that to mean the upgrades that I saw in you post, but Im not sure. the engine has 1800hrs, no auto helm, has a garmen CP 10yrs old, he said the sails will need to be replaced in a few years the boat has been on the market for 2yrs and the price was just lowered $5K. It is in the water the engine has been run regularly but I dont think its been sailed much in 2 yrs. It needs bottom paint and a good cleaning. I plan on having a thorough survey. My thought if I can get the boat and have it set up for under $35k that would be a good deal. My plans are for my wife and I to sail around Tampa bay and the Gulf and then we'll see. we'd like to take a few days or a week long cruises.We are retiring so we have the time to take our time and go where we want. We've sailed C28 and C310 and also benni 37 over night trips on L I Sound. We like the Catalina best and figure the 34 is the right size. thanks for all your questions and input.
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Main Message Board / Re: 1990 c34 & Patches' weblog
February 06, 2019, 01:42:49 PM
Hi guys,
Im so glad I reached out to you. I checked with the broker and found out the boat has no upgrades. He told me that given what I want to do (coastal cruising) that I would need to put about $10,000 into it. Hes asking $29000. I will see it and have a survey done. I'm sure I can get a better price. What do you think
Im so glad I reached out to you. I checked with the broker and found out the boat has no upgrades. He told me that given what I want to do (coastal cruising) that I would need to put about $10,000 into it. Hes asking $29000. I will see it and have a survey done. I'm sure I can get a better price. What do you think
#11
Main Message Board / 1990 c34 & Patches' weblog
February 05, 2019, 02:59:34 PM
Hi,
Would appreciate any advice. I'm looking at a 1990 c34 could you tell me what to look for as far as inherent problems. I would like to find big problems to rule out the boat before hiring a surveyor. I've been sailing on L I Sound a few years but have never owned a boat. We're moving to Tampa in March and may have found The boat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Would appreciate any advice. I'm looking at a 1990 c34 could you tell me what to look for as far as inherent problems. I would like to find big problems to rule out the boat before hiring a surveyor. I've been sailing on L I Sound a few years but have never owned a boat. We're moving to Tampa in March and may have found The boat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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