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Main Message Board / Re: Where can I get 9" bolts f...
Last post by KWKloeber ‘84 C-30 #3573 - September 21, 2025, 05:48:30 PMQuote from: scgunner on September 19, 2025, 05:55:31 AMTo finish off this thread I drilled out the inboard holes the depth from the top of the traveler track to the cabin ceiling in my boat is 7 3/4" so with the supplied 10" bolt I probably could have used any of the holes on the track. I cut the bolts to fit and snugged everything down, disaster averted.
Kevin
Super. That's great to memorialize that 10" will do any of the locations so that if someone wants to do the outboard they can.
Without running numbers I suspect you are correct in that there's enough overkill that it doesn't matter if 💯% of the stress gets transferred to only one thru bolt.
I still disagree that inboard is "stronger" than outboard bolts (and could prove it out using vector diagrams — but I ain't gonna
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Main Message Board / Re: Raw Water pump leak
Last post by KWKloeber ‘84 C-30 #3573 - September 21, 2025, 05:33:53 PMQuote from: junaido on September 21, 2025, 11:02:15 AMit occasionally doesn't spit water when I turn the engine on.
There are times when the seawater "system" loses prime when heeled and for different reasons the pump doesn't pull the prime. It can be due to poor fit of the impeller against a (worn?) cover, an air leak somewhere before the pump, or a partially blocked external strainer/thru hull.
Exactly why it happens and when who knows? but it can depend on specifics of the setup.
On our 30s it tends to happen more infrequently (the engine sits lower.)
IIWMB and that happened I would pop off the hose on the pump discharge to verify whether seawater is getting good flow that far (and the Hx or injection wye is an issue) or no warer (then the trouble is before the pump.)
Lubricate both pump hose barbs (in fact all hose fittings) so that hoses are more easily removed when it's needed.
Saltwater deposits can nearly block off the injection wye! Make sure you are running the proper thermostat (160°F) and it is opening at the correct temperature. Too high and the deposits occur more easily.
#83
Main Message Board / Re: Plumbing question for off ...
Last post by krafty81 - September 21, 2025, 04:05:20 PMJust want to say thanks for the help. Offshore trip to Catalina last week. Just closed seacock under sink in head, opened the one by the waste tank, macerator worked as advertised. Love this forum.
#84
Main Message Board / Re: Table pedestal
Last post by Ron Hill - September 21, 2025, 01:31:13 PMgheb : You shouldn't have to cut a hole in the T/H flooring. The table (if you have an original table??) should lower itself so it rests on the runners forward, side ,and aft portions of the salon seating frame.
You might want to remove the pedestal mechanism and check it!!
A few thoughts
You might want to remove the pedestal mechanism and check it!!
A few thoughts
#85
Main Message Board / Re: Raw Water pump leak
Last post by junaido - September 21, 2025, 01:27:12 PMHi Ron,
I replaced the hose from the raw water pump to the heat exchanger. The old impeller was not missing any vanes. The heat exchanger is probably about due for a cleaning. I will look into that next. Thanks.
I replaced the hose from the raw water pump to the heat exchanger. The old impeller was not missing any vanes. The heat exchanger is probably about due for a cleaning. I will look into that next. Thanks.
#86
Main Message Board / Re: Raw Water pump leak
Last post by Ron Hill - September 21, 2025, 01:17:35 PMJun : WOW! One of the hardest items to trouble shoot is an intermittent anything!!!
I'm going to guess that you've got something in the raw water line from the output on the pump to the nipple on the exhaust riser that periodically stops the flow of water???
Here's what I'd try: Look at the elbow attached to the output of the raw water pump and make sure it is clear (no broker impeller blade hiding in there - maybe from a PO!!). Then I'll suggest that you remove the Hear Exchanger and clean it out (probably Never done in Many years!!) you just might take it to a radiator shop and have them boil it out!! Check the hose from the Pump to the HE to make sure it is clear. Then check the output hose from the HX to the nipple on the exhaust riser to make sure it is clear (this includes the anti syphon valve that's inbetween the HX and that nipple.
If all of that route is clear - All should be OK. Good Luck
A few thoughts
I'm going to guess that you've got something in the raw water line from the output on the pump to the nipple on the exhaust riser that periodically stops the flow of water???
Here's what I'd try: Look at the elbow attached to the output of the raw water pump and make sure it is clear (no broker impeller blade hiding in there - maybe from a PO!!). Then I'll suggest that you remove the Hear Exchanger and clean it out (probably Never done in Many years!!) you just might take it to a radiator shop and have them boil it out!! Check the hose from the Pump to the HE to make sure it is clear. Then check the output hose from the HX to the nipple on the exhaust riser to make sure it is clear (this includes the anti syphon valve that's inbetween the HX and that nipple.
If all of that route is clear - All should be OK. Good Luck
A few thoughts
#87
Main Message Board / Re: Raw Water pump leak
Last post by junaido - September 21, 2025, 11:02:15 AMI had the pump rebuilt. New shaft seals, bearing and impeller shaft. It is not leaking anymore and water flow out the back is good. However, it occasionally doesn't spit water when I turn the engine on. Yesterday I went out for a sail, exhaust water all normal on the motor out. On the return when I started the engine I noticed no water coming out the back. I shut it off and restarted, still no water. Checked water strainer (clean), restarted, still no water. Called for tow (boatUS said 1.5 hour ETA) and sailed around for a bit. Started it again after maybe 20 minutes and the water came out the exhaust immediately. Motored back to slip without any problem. This happened once before as well during my recent San Juan islands trip when the pump was leaking. Any idea why this is happening?
#88
Main Message Board / Re: Table pedestal
Last post by scgunner - September 21, 2025, 08:18:49 AMghebbns,
Depending on what you want there are a number of different approaches to the table which have been discussed on this board. The pedestal is telescopic, spring loaded but doesn't rest on the bottom of the boat it does extend through the deck though I think mainly to stabilize it. I wouldn't cut the hole in the floorboard until you know what you want to do. Some people have cut the table down or made a hinged folding leaf to make the area more accessible which was also my first thought. I didn't want to cut the table down so I made a smaller version out of teak, it looked really nice and could still be used under the cushion for the bed. An interesting thing was while the table and pedestal were out I noticed how nicely it opened up the whole main cabin so I decided to eliminate it altogether.Now I just use the table top for the bed and when not in use store it with the cushion.
Depending on what you want there are a number of different approaches to the table which have been discussed on this board. The pedestal is telescopic, spring loaded but doesn't rest on the bottom of the boat it does extend through the deck though I think mainly to stabilize it. I wouldn't cut the hole in the floorboard until you know what you want to do. Some people have cut the table down or made a hinged folding leaf to make the area more accessible which was also my first thought. I didn't want to cut the table down so I made a smaller version out of teak, it looked really nice and could still be used under the cushion for the bed. An interesting thing was while the table and pedestal were out I noticed how nicely it opened up the whole main cabin so I decided to eliminate it altogether.Now I just use the table top for the bed and when not in use store it with the cushion.
#89
Main Message Board / Re: Table pedestal
Last post by Stu Jackson - September 20, 2025, 10:27:34 AMMy pedestal just sits on top of the t&h under the table, when lowered the table sits in the runners just fine.
#90
Main Message Board / Table pedestal
Last post by ghebbns - September 20, 2025, 10:19:46 AMHi all,
When I bought my boat over a decade ago, the teak and holly floors needed replacing. My father and I did it ourselves, but I now realize that we should have cutout a hole in the board under the table for the table pedestal. I have always had to remove the pedestal when I lower the table to create a berth as it was too high.
Not a big deal to cut a whole in the floor board (the hole is already in the sole of the boat), but not exactly sure if the bottom of the pedestal just rests on the bottom of the boat? Basically just wondering how the pedestal typically works.
Thanks
When I bought my boat over a decade ago, the teak and holly floors needed replacing. My father and I did it ourselves, but I now realize that we should have cutout a hole in the board under the table for the table pedestal. I have always had to remove the pedestal when I lower the table to create a berth as it was too high.
Not a big deal to cut a whole in the floor board (the hole is already in the sole of the boat), but not exactly sure if the bottom of the pedestal just rests on the bottom of the boat? Basically just wondering how the pedestal typically works.
Thanks