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James

See the tech wiki page on engine > fuel filters.  My post from years back explains the efficiencies of different manufacturers' filters (Racor, Universal, etc.)
Ask if you have questions about those but they are pretty self explanatory.

If I'm in the right place, you wrote, "Universal 298854 (98% @ 25ų)." I assume this means the #298854 is a 2 Micron rating? What does the "25y" mean? 25 years?

Thanks,
James Newsome

My 1986 #299 came with and still has a DAHL-60 primary fuel filter with a 2 micron element. The M-25 engine has the spin off Universal 298854. I've replaced these filters a couple times, but considering changing the DAHL to a Racor, or maybe even putting in 2 Racor filters with a valve between them for switching between filters in case of a blockage.

My question is about the Universal 298854. What Micron is it? I suspect it's a 10 micron, but not sure.

Thougths?

Thanks,
James Newsome
s/v CaiLeigh Anna
1986 #299

Mike

I do not have a hull anode. Is it possible yours is a grounding plate?

James

Two questions about the Mainsheet magazine. Is anyone having issues with getting the password for download to work on the Winter 2020 issue? Next, is there an option for electronic only receiving of the magazine.

Thanks much!

Dietrick : Look in the Notice to Mariners (USCG) for Georgia.  It should give the definitive regulation and restrictions!!

A thought

Go to Save Georgia's Anchorages https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveGeorgiasAnchorages/ on Facebook for the latest info on the anchoring situation in GA. The current law/regulations, HB201, are 1000' from a private dock and 300' from a marina. However, we have been working hard over the past year to repeal and replace this anchoring law. HB833 will establish a uniform 300' setback for anchoring near private docks or marinas with some time limit caveats. HB833 was negotiated with GA's DNR commissioner in mid-Feb, and passed the House just before the legislative session was suspended due to Covid19 concerns.

The legislative session will resume in mid-June and we are hopeful that the bill will be taken up by the Senate where it is virtually assured of passage and the Governor supports the bill and will sign it into law immediately upon passage. We have hired a lobbyist and he will be on the floor working the bill through committees as soon as the legislative session begins.

As far as the current HB201 and the 1000' setbacks other than 300' setbacks from marinas, enforcement is complaint driven meaning that GA DNR does not have the available resources to patrol waters looking for violators. Just stay away from private homeowners docks and you should not have a problem. If anyone has additional questions reply to this thread or message me directly.

With the above said, I should add that we are hoisting an aluminum AB with a 9.9 four stroke and a battery and gas can.  Total weight is something like 230 pounds.  The Lewmar 16 is by no means too large and a bit larger would not hurt.

I appreciate the detail of weight and your impression as to the winch capability. I will be hoisting approximately 180 pounds. I have a Lewmar 16 and a Lewmar 22. I'll probably go with the larger winch, assuming it will fit on the mast.

I will probably add a 3 line rope clutch to the coach roof so I can lead the halyard to the cockpit also. It's nice to have options. Certainly for raising the spinnaker it will be better to have the halyard in the cockpit.

I appreciate your feedback.

We made the change this year from towing the dink to storing on deck. In the past I tried the old bang on the spin halyard but maybe the vang blocks were too old with excess friction. This last spring I installed a Lewmar 16 with no regrets. I like Ron's idea of holding the dink forward by the painter while hoisting.  Anyway, the new winch works great  and maybe is a better solution than davits.  We had just left the dink in the water around Annapolis for 2 weeks with an incredible load of slime. We are now lifting every night.

Dave,
It's good to know that the Lewmar 16 was sufficient to lift the dinghy. Did you install it on the side of the mast?

I got the VW 10 not sure if the 10-10 or the 10-8 but I will check.
anyway I installed it horizontally in the anchor locker with the gears and motor in the area between the exterior of the locker and the veneer...plenty of room there. I have pics is anyone wishes.

This is on my short list of much needed projects. I'd love to see pictures. Please email to jhnewsome17@bellsouth.net

This is a very timely post for me. I removed my main sail last weekend for some rehab work and need to overhaul the outhaul mechanism in the boom. My boat is 200 miles away from home so I'm going to remove the boom on the next trip and bring home to break it down and service what ever is needed.

As far as the outhaul kits from CD, is it the consensus that this is the best way to go for parts?

Have you considered using a vang tackle connected to your main halyard for hoisting the dinghy?

My preference is to always try to find dual uses for existing stuff before adding anything.

Wouldn't you need a clutch or cam cleat to hold the tailed halyard right there at the mast?

Good luck.

Answers to your questions

1) Vang Tackle - No I haven't thought about this, but I really need an all purpose tackle just for odd jobs. As far as using the main halyard it wouldn't work as well as the spinnaker halyard since the main exits the mast on the back side. The spinnaker halyard is attached to the front of the masthead with a shackle and air block so it will swivel easily to side or front loads.

2) Dual use stuff  - I could not agree more.

3) Secure the halyard at the mast - I already have a cleat on the left side of the mast to secure the spinnaker halyard. I've been able to raise the spinnaker/halyard without a winch, but a winch would be nice to have.

As Ron suggested I think I'm going to replace the double rope clutch on the left side of the coach roof with a triple rope clutch regardless of whether I add a winch to the mast or not.

My original question was what size winch do I need if I mount one on the mast. I guess the common sense guide would be that if I have a Lewmar 30 originally installed by Catalina on the coach roof for halyards and main sheet then that's probably the best minimum size needed to install on the side of the mast for the dual purpose of raising the spinnaker and/or hoisting the dinghy.

Thanks much!!

I did the same as Noah and added a new triple rope stopper.  1.Genoa halyard, 2.Spinnaker halyard, 3.spare jib halyard.

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Ron,
This is certainly an option worth considering. It will eliminate the need of a winch at the mast, but will also make hoisting the dinghy a two person job. I was hoping, perhaps naively that I could rig this up as a possible one person operation. It wouldn't hurt to have the triple stopper installed for the halyard/spinnaker raising and still have the winch on the mast for hoisting the dinghy.

I installed a spinnaker halyard and use it without a winch cleating it off at the mast. I don't have a spare jib halyard. I have Lewmar 30 winches on the coach roof where the lines are led aft.

Mainly I want a winch on the mast for dual purpose of raising the spinnaker and hoisting the dinghy. I don't think using the winch on the coach roof will work as well as one on the mast for hoisting the dinghy since I want to be able to hoist the dinghy by myself.

I want to install a winch on the left side of the mast to use for the spinnaker halyard for raising the dinghy to store on the foredeck. Per Lewmar's chart the #16 is more than sufficient for the spinnaker halyard. What size winch have other C34 owners installed for this purpose?

https://www.lewmar.com/Winch-Selection-Guide

You can also bypass the water heater hoses at the engine/thermostat hosing by connecting a short piece of hose to the thermostat housing and engine. Picture on the left is my original M25XP showing the water heater hoses connected. Picture on the right is my replacement M25 with the water heater bypassed.

If your water heater is leaking and needs to be replaced then consider replacing those old hoses when you replace the water heater. 

Allatsea,  The original supplier of stern rails to Catalina is a company called Railmakers, it is located in Los Angeles. I had them make new stern rails a few years ago that were modified special for me. They fit perfectly into the original mount locations. The gentleman I contacted was Dave Hawley and his number is 949-642-6506. I believe that they are still in business as far as I know.

My boat is a 2001 C34mkii.

steveg

Steve,

That is great info. I've saved the contact info and found Railmakers web site. Here's the link for anyone interested.

https://www.railmakers.com/yachts/catalina-yachts/catalina/catalina34-36.htm