C34 Tech Notes and Wiki Updates

[Bob Kuba]

New and Updated Wiki articles are listed below.
Downloadable .doc Files from the original Tech Notes articles are also available to members in the Tech Notes area.

Wiki Activity and Additions

October 2010

Rigging and Sails - Standing Rigging
Rig Tuning Chart Tensions - PDF file
http://www.c34.org/wiki/images/8/8a/Rigging01.pdf

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September 2010

Diesel Engine - Cooling
Replacing a Sherwood Water Pump with an Oberdorfer -  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replacing_a_Sherwood_Water_Pump_with_an_Oberdorfer

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August 2010

Diesel Engine - Cooling
Heat Exchanger Pictures - New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Heat_Exchanger_Pictures

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June 2010

Manuals - Misc Manuals
Wood and Fiberglass repair techniques - Link to online manuals
http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=99649

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May 2010

Electrical - Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting
Wiring Diagram with 4 6v golf cart batteries and starting battery on Luna Loca  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Wiring_Diagram_with_4_6v_golf_cart_batteries_and_starting_battery_on_Luna_Loca

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April 2010

Diesel Engine - Mechanical
Adjusting Valves  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Adjusting_Valves

Refrigeration - Additional Refrigeration Projects
Igloo 12V Refrigeration  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Igloo_12V_Refrigeration

Port Lights & Hatches
Instructions for replacing large fixed side windows  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Instructions_for_replacing_large_fixed_side_windows

Anchoring & Docking
Windlass installation w/ bow roller MK 1  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Windlass_installation_w/_bow_roller_MK_1

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March 2010

Electrical - Starters
Slow or Difficult to Start Universal M-25XP Engine  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Slow_or_Difficult_to_Start_Universal_M-25XP_Engine

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February 2010

Cruising Wiki
Data Base - Member Info Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=C34:Community_Portal

Storage
Aft Berth Storage shelf  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Aft_Berth_Storage_shelf

Storage
V-Berth Cabinet  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=V-Berth_Cabinet

Anchoring & Docking
Double Bow Roller for my C34  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Double_Bow_Roller_for_my_C34

Interior
Replacing the plastic sliding doors - Replacing Sliding Doors  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replacing_Sliding_Doors

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January 2010

Rigging and Sails
Clean and Lube your winches  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Clean_and_Lube_your_winches

C34:Community Portal Cruising Wiki
Favorite Boat Recipes   Grilled Hamburgers  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Favorite_Boat_Recipes

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December 2009

C34:Community Portal  Cruising Wiki
Sailing with pets  New
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sailing_with_pets

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November 2009

Prop-shaft - Propellers
3 Blade Performance  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=3_Blade_Performance

Rigging and Sails - Standing Rigging
Inspecting and Re-bedding Chainplates  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Inspecting_and_Re-bedding_Chainplates

Diesel - Engine Overheating as a result of an air lock
Engine Air Lock - Engine Heating Problem  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Engine_Air_Lock_-_Engine_Heating_Problem

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October 2009

Stuffing Box
Stuffing box packing -  Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Stuffing_box_packing

Manuals
List and Links to various on line manuals from Cruising world forum
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/on-line-shop-manuals-8758.html

Electrical - Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting
Catalina 34 Electrical System Upgrade
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Catalina_34_Electrical_System_Upgrade

Leaks, Paints and Finishes, Miscellaneous, Maintenance
Sealant Types
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sealant_Types

Electronics - Computers Onboard
Nav Station PC Set-up   Updated
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nav_Station_PC_Set-up&curid=431&diff=3123&oldid=1250

Maintenance - Removing teak plugs Ver 2
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Removing_teak_plugs

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September 2009

Cockpit - Richie Compass Compensation
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Richie_Compass_Compensation

Head - Replace your broken pump with a Raritan Replacement
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replace_your_broken_pump_with_a_Raritan_Replacement

Critical Upgrades - Starter Fuse Holder
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Starter_Fuse_Holder

C34:Community Portal - Data Base
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=C34:Community_Portal

Rigging and Sails - Rigid Boom Vang Installation - Photos
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rigid_Boom_Vang_Installation_-_Photos

Hull - Rubrail Replacement
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rubrail_Replacement

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August 2009

Critical Upgrades - Fuel Pick Up Tube
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Fuel_Pick_Up_Tube

Cockpit - Mk 1.5 Cockpit Shower
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mk_1.5_Cockpit_Shower

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July 2009

Hanging Locker Upgrade
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Hanging_Locker_Upgrade

Aft Locker Refit
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Aft_Locker_Refit_-_Mk_I

400 Watt Bimini
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Solar_Power

Mainsail Cover Project
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mainsail_Cover

Galley Sink Splash Guard
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Galley_Sink_Splashguard

Lee Cloths for the Cabin
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Lee_Cloths_for_the_Cabin

Entertainment Unit
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Entertainment_Unit

Ikea Cabin Lighting
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Interior_Lighting

Nav Panel Layouts
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Nav_Panel_Layouts

Salon Table Ideas
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Teak_Tables#A_few_approaches_to_smaller.2C_more_manageable_saloon_tables

Water Pump Impellers
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Water_Pump_Impellers

Lewmar V-1 Vertical Windlass Installation
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Lewmar_V-1_Vertical_Windlass_Installation_on_1990_Catalina_34

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Critical Upgrades
Traveler Bolts
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Traveler_Bolts

Alternator Mount Conversion Kit
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M-25_Alternator_Mount_Conversion_Kit_"B/M_256891"

Engine Harness Upgrade
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Engine_Harness_Upgrade

Edson Throttle and Shift Levers
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Edson_Throttle_and_Shift_Levers

Steering Idler Pulley Pins
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Steering_Idler_Pulley_Pins

M35 Engine Fuel Filter Bracket
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M35_Engine_Fuel_Filter_Bracket

M35 Engine Raw Water sleeves
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=M35_Engine_Raw_Water_sleeves

Raw Water Pump Weep Holes
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Raw_Water_Pump_Weep_Holes

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June 2009

Edson Pedestal Shaft Wheel Attachment
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Edson_Pedestal_Shaft_Wheel_Attachment

Reefing - Double and Single Line Reefing
http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Reefing

Replumbing of the Fresh Water Supply System
http://c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Plumbing_Modification

Keel Bolts - Inspecting Tightening
http://c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Keel_Bolts_-_Inspecting_Tightening

Additional Galley Storage
http://c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Additional_Storage

[Ken Juul]

If anyone has articles or pictures that could be added to the wiki but don't have the computer skills, email them to Bob Kuba or myself, we will be happy to post them for you.

[Bob Kuba]

Wiki Additions posted.