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Mechanics from marina said it was getting fuel, but it still won't start. It runs for a few seconds, then shuts off. They called the Seattle Espar guy and he said it was probably the computer board, which is no longer available. When the mechanics first worked on it they got it started after several cycles, it then blew out a thick cloud of smoke and worked. It worked for me the next day...once. Any notions? I'm not willing to put $3-4K in a new heater.

Just got boat back from the yard and when I started it up there was no reading on the tach then or during the five hour trip back. Any suggestions where to begin looking? They didn't do any engine work but did repair oil pressure alarm.

I have another post on here regarding the disintegration of my shaft log, the cause of which remains a mystery to several mechanics and the boat yard. The work for fiberglass repair, shaft log alignment, etc etc will be several thousand dollars. Beings no one can figure out the cause, the Progressive adjuster is dragging his feet on coverage.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to bolster my case?

No one at the boat yard can figure out what caused the shaft log to disintegrate. Shaft doesn't appear bent, but they are sending it off to check. After haul out no evidence of impact. Progressive's adjuster is dragging his feet on coverage beings there is no obvious cause. The cutlass bearing is good. Huge mystery that may cost me 100% of a $7K plus repair bill.

I don't know how to deal with Progressive on a claim like this. Any ideas?

Thanks, that's exactly where I came down on this issue. New!

Three of these and the one for my main halyard is worn out. Rebuild or replace?

Hauling out on Sept 11 to have the work done. No estimate yet because they have to take the shaft out to determine what happened to shred my shaft log. Could be cutlass bearing or motor alignment, maybe I hit something when I was out. I'll post the outcome, along with details on a gofundme page ...the grandkids are hiding their pets so that source of income is out the window!

Thanks, Ron.

I found Ron's article on changing motor mounts where he used the Vetus K50, and explained they would also work on the M25 engines.

Thanks for the link. I notice that Catalina Direct doesn't show a motor mount specifically for the M25 in a C34. Are they the same?

I'll get an estimate tomorrow, but the fiberglass work on the tube rebuild is going to be the most expensive. My friend who is head mechanic for that yard said he was concerned it could run up to or above $10K for everything on the list. This $32K boat is about to go way past resale value.

One question: On the Catalina 34 does the rudder have to be removed to slide the shaft out?

Noah the mechanic came by and you were spot on. The tube was crushed. No way to know without haulout. I'm having the motor mounts changed, stern bearings, new shaft log tube. After mounts changed they'll have to inspect and align the shaft. Stuffing box repacked and inspection/repair of that fiberglass cracks.

With the crack in the fiberglass I'm guessing ASAP on the haul out. Something appears to have disintegrated inside the hose because the diameter beneath the hose is reduced. I'm going to try and move it up and get it to stay, but now there's not much to clamp to.

This is what it looked like before I replaced the clamps.

Here is a photo I found on the net but it doesn't explain why the aft part of the boot collapses so with that bronze tube beneath it, or where those shredded fibers are coming from.