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#586
Main Message Board / Ritchie SP-5 Compass
January 24, 2011, 02:48:36 PM
I read a couple of days ago a post about the overhaul and repair of the SP-5 compass.  I just sent mine in off Ciao Bella, hull 367, and the cost to replace the bowl and refurbish is $198.00, which includes return shipping.

Ralph
#587
Main Message Board / Re: Fuel leak in fuel return line
January 24, 2011, 08:16:20 AM
Ok, last week replaced the fuel return line this week replaced the suction/supply lines.  Discovered that it is a leak in the tank.  Will call Catalina and ask about replacement tanks.  Are the new ones plastic???

Caoa Bella
#588
Main Message Board / Re: Bilge Water
January 24, 2011, 08:13:57 AM
Not the rudder post while motoring, my quest continues.  Oh well, it was worth a look.
#589
Main Message Board / Re: Bilge Water
January 21, 2011, 02:32:41 PM
Sorry guys, I know this is an old post, but..................
I have been having the same problem on Ciao Bell, hull 367 and after reading Stu Jackson's reply number 11 I am going to check my rudder post this week end while we motor out.  I know if we run the engine above 2000RPM the back squats down so much that the water comes up to the middle of the bilge discharge in the back.  So the rudder post has to be below the water line too.  I have been going nuts looking for how and where that water comes from.

Thanks Stu 

Ralph Masters
#590
Main Message Board / Re: Blinds/shades
January 20, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
For the 6 opening ports on your 34 have you looked at the Zarcor mini blinds??  We bought them and they are great, installs right on the glass and provides all the shade and privacy you need.  Check them out at Zarcor.com.

Ralph

Ciao Bella
#591
Main Message Board / Re: 180 degree thermostat
January 19, 2011, 12:58:49 PM
I run in San Diego in 58 - 62 raw water and rarely get the engine temp above 145 at 2000 RPM.  I do not have coolant supplied water heater.  My engine is a MX25 and never misses a beat.

Ciao Bella - 367
#592
Main Message Board / Re: Fuel leak in fuel return line
January 19, 2011, 08:18:38 AM
Ron,
Thanks for the note, I used a length of left over water hose that I had from replacing that last fall.  Works great.  Need to do more scrubbing to clean out all the fuel that is under the aft berth where it was leaking, thought I had it all but still have an oder of fuel back there.  That's what Saturdays are for I guess.

Ralph
#593
Main Message Board / Fuel leak in fuel return line
January 16, 2011, 06:24:47 PM
The last two or three time out I have noticed a bit of diesel fuel getting into the bilges.  Today I traced out the problem with the engine running at about 1000 RPM in the slip and noticed the leak in the return line from the injector pump. 
The problem was caused by where the line runs around the water lift box for the exhaust.  After a number of years it rubbed a hole in the hose.
What you'll need to fix if you have the same problem.  Remove the wood partition at the foot of the aft berth that will allow access to the fuel tank.  The hose on mine, hull number 367, a 1987 with the 25 HP engine was 1/4 inch and it took 8 feet.
After I installed the new hose where it raps around the water lift I split a length of left over hose and put it around the fuel line to insulate it from the heat and rubbing.
Putting the wood panel back in was a snap.  the entire project, including the trip to WM to get the hose only took abot 3 hours from start to finish clean up of the fuel in the bilges.

Ciao Bella....................
#594
Main Message Board / Re: "Crazy Ivan" the Autopilot
January 14, 2011, 11:34:39 AM
The only time I engage the auto pilot is to lock the wheel while I adjust sails, we call it "Iron Mike"

Ralph
#595
Main Message Board / Re: New C34 Owners
January 14, 2011, 09:51:00 AM
Kevin,
we are in slip 522 at Pier 32 in National City.  What a small world.  we'll be there most of the weekend, hope to meet you.

Ralph
#596
How big is the anchor
CWO4
#597
Main Message Board / New C34 Owners
January 13, 2011, 01:23:32 PM
We have been the proud owners of hull number 367, Ciao Bella, for about six months now.  Most of the things I needed to know about the boat I've learned the hard way, the Navy way, getting in there and crawling around and tracing wires and hoses and looking on the other side of bulkheads. (Spent 30 years in the Navy).  But I must say that this forum is very interesting.  I have also found a ton of information by researching the internet, and if I did not get a good response, I rephrased the question and went back in.
We sail every week end here in San Diego, mostly in South Bay where the wind is alway strong and the traffic is light, Christmas day we were the only boat on the water with about 10 knots.  We looked at a lot of boats when we were ready to buy and the C34 is one of the best you can find.  (I told the broker we had to kiss alot of frogs before we found our Princess)  Thanks to all who have input information here, I'll keep reading looking for that one vital piece of knowledge I still need.

Ralph