[C38] Listserve Digest, Trans Pac and engine hard to start, steering (alden)
Steve Smolinske
SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com
Thu Nov 18 12:41:49 EST 2010
I'm currently in palm springs loving the sun missing the green. Regarding pacific nw sailing. Go to YouTube and search for astral plane and southern straits. Just a taste of the nw. It's a great video.
Steve Smolinske
On Nov 18, 2010, at 8:15 AM, "alden Andre" <alden at clifforddevelopmentgroup.com> wrote:
> On the engine
> 1. Engine Start-check all fuel systems starting at the fuel tank and the
> on and off valve at the fuel tank. Mine this year was half closed,
> burned up a fuel pump(my fault moved it when installing new refrigerator
> pump and lines. . before this the engine was getting harder and harder
> to start. Then the rest of the suggestions are fine. You need fuel air
> and compression for a deisel motor to run. Also in Portland the
> preheater glow plug has to work for the first start of the day.
>
> 2. Trans Pac- Steve since you are doing all these secrete mods are you
> willing for a northwest 38 member to come up and take a gander at the
> projects? I think we need to have a northwest 38 contingent gathering at
> the Seattle boat show this year. I was at the local boat yard (schooner
> creek ) and Roy Disney's boat is there getting 23 more feet added to it
> for its new owner. I was checking out some other modifications they were
> doing also that could help your boat beat the southern CA surfer dudes
> boat. Also since one of my companies has aerodynamic engineers(we
> specialize in making airplanes go faster and more efficient) we would be
> happy to help you out any way we can so the northwest will hold the
> Fastest to the island title. If you won maybe we could get the Catalina
> 38 nationals moved to Seattle. I wonder if the Southern CA guys would be
> willing to put that on the table as a bet??????? Probably not they would
> all have to buy wet weather gear, and the rain would mess up their 300
> dollar haircuts. Also they wouldn't know what to do in wind higher than
> 15 kts. I think 25-40 kts would freak them out. Just some thoughts.
>
> 3. Steering- I think I read some one was interested in a steering column
> stiffing mod. Well I did one if you would like some pics just email or
> call me.
>
> Alden Andre
> Cpt BilgeWater S/V FLYBYE C-38
> 503-929-8814
> Alden642 at comcast.net
>
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> 1. Re: Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 371 Cabin heater (alden
> Andre) (Joseph Launie)
> 2. Re: I Believe I Can Fly (Bill Haynes)
> 3. Re: Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden andre)
> (RICHARD KILROY)
> 4. Re: Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden andre)
> (RICHARD KILROY)
> 5. Re: Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden andre)
> (RICHARD KILROY)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:58:27 -0800
> From: Joseph Launie <jlaunie at cox.net>
> To: listserve at catalina38.org
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 371 Cabin heater
> (alden Andre)
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> Larry,
> You can never match the transpac with the Islander 37 which Sid
> Blender later bought and became the first Super Star. The story is very
> long but the high points are this pack of clowns decided to transpac
> without having a clue. They were yacht brokers from Marina del Rey. I
> talked them out of taking the cleats off so they could handhold the
> sails. Anyway, halfway across they sent out an SOS because the hull/deck
>
> joint was leaking so badly they thought they were going to sink. A US
> Navy nuclear sub was nearest and they towed them halfway of the
> remaining distance to Hawaii when a commecial tug took over. Joe
>
> On 11/17/2010 3:41 PM, Larry Malmberg Live wrote:
>>
>> Ahhhh Phil, we need to keep the banter up a bit, I mean this is
> probably the
>> first Trans Pac with two Catalina 38's in it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Larry Malmberg
>> Team Hassle
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Phil Gay
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 3:37 PM
>> To: 'Catalina 38 Listserve'
>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6,Issue 371 Cabin heater
> (alden
>> Andre)
>>
>> Larry,
>>
>> As a friend of Steve's, I think team HASSLE is very appropriately
> named.
>>
>> Also a question for
>>
>> Chuck,
>>
>> How much propane storage capacity do you have, where is it located,
> and how
>> long does a 10lb tank last with the Dickinson?
>>
>> Phil Gay
>> C38 049 Que Linda
>> Everett, WA
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Larry Malmberg
> Live
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 3:23 PM
>> To: 'Catalina 38 Listserve'
>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 371 Cabin heater
> (alden
>> Andre)
>>
>> Leave it to Alden to notice the missing mast and me the
> "racing/sailing
>> fluid" LOL
>>
>> BTW Steve Smolenski, take note of the "sailing fluid" you and your
> crew will
>> need ton's/gallons of this for the Trans Pac. I found the more we
> drink the
>> faster we go so I suggest each of your crew members and you drink at
> least a
>> gallon of "fluid" before the start on July 4th 2011. Just some
> friendly
>> advice here. It'll make you go real fast.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Larry Malmberg
>> Team Hassle
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of alden Andre
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 2:48 PM
>> To: listserve at catalina38.org
>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6,Issue 371 Cabin heater
> (alden
>> Andre)
>>
>> Thanks for the photos. I just purchased a force 10 CNG heater since my
> boat
>> is CNG and it was brand new in the box for 100.00(it was pure luck I
> found
>> it and being cng since they don't make cng anymore). I have been
> pondering a
>> heat system for quite some time. I have a espar dl4 on my 30 I could
> remove
>> and put on the 38 but I have found I don't really care for it. It is
> noisy
>> and drains the batteries. I think I will supplement the force 10 cozy
> cabin
>> heater with a red dot heater off of the engine mounted low on the
> quarter
>> birth facing forward. So my next question.
>> Has any one installed a red dot heater ? Oh by the way in the pic with
> the
>> stove why is the mast missing?
>>
>> Alden Andre
>>
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>> 1. Re: difficulty starting (Les)
>> 2. Re: difficulty starting (Steve Smolinske)
>> 3. Re: Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden andre)
>> (Chuck Finn)
>>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:04:34 -0800
>> From: Les<hlhowell at pacbell.net>
>> To: Catalina 38 Listserve<listserve at catalina38.org>
>> Subject: Re: [C38] difficulty starting
>> Message-ID:<1290031474.24757.4.camel at school>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> On Wed, 2010-11-17 at 08:53 -0800, Patrick Harpole wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 3 cylinder Universal Diesel and sometimes it will not start.
>>>
>> I
>>
>>> have changed the fuel pump and the fuel filter.
>>> Sometimes when I bleed it, it will start. Other times it won't.
>>> Can it get "flooded"?
>>> Patrick on the San Francisco Bay
>>>
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>> Check the solenoid that powers the glow plugs. If the preheat current
> is
>> not sufficient, the engine doesn't get warm enough for the prestart.
>> Also check the connections to that whole circuit. I don't know why
> bleeding
>> it would help. But maybe someone else has some other experience. If
>> bleeding always helped, then I would be suspicious of a bad fuel line
> or a
>> poor seal on one of the filters, letting air into the fuel system.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Les H
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:12:18 -0800
>> From: "Steve Smolinske"<SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com>
>> To:<hlhowell at pacbell.net>, "Catalina 38 Listserve"
>> <listserve at catalina38.org>
>> Subject: Re: [C38] difficulty starting
>> Message-ID:<2E646A9C-6847-4D37-873D-CE95F59A41E5 at rainierrubber.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Check your fuel supply for water. Had the same problem after swiftsure
> tore
>> entire fuel system apart checking fuel pump and filters, bleed the
> lines
>> etc. Look at the bowls on your fuel separators there should be
>> very little water in them.
>> Steve Smolinske
>>
>> On Nov 17, 2010, at 2:04 PM, "Les"<hlhowell at pacbell.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:11:51 -0500
>> From: Chuck Finn<charles at finn.ws>
>> To: Catalina 38 Listserve<listserve at catalina38.org>
>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
>> andre)
>> Message-ID:<4CE45327.2040606 at finn.ws>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"
>>
>> Below is a picture of my heater on the Mighty Quinn (the two guys in
> the
>>
>> picture were part of my crew doing what we do best)!
>>
>> This is the Dickenson Newport propane heater. I like it because
>> installation is easy compared to the diesel types and it really does
> heat
>> the cabin. It does not draw combustion air from the cabin, which
>> means I never have to worry about carbon monoxide or propane gasses.
>> I had one of their fireplaces on a previous boat that could burn wood
> or
>>
>> coal, but the propane version is so much easier to use and keep clean.
>> Probably the best part is you can get right up next to it to warm up
> (just
>> like a stove). Besides, my wife says they are pretty and really do
> dry out
>> the cabin.
>>
>> Chuck Finn
>> Mighty Quinn #114
>> Great (frigid) Lakes
>>
>> On 11/17/2010 2:33 PM, Phil Gay wrote:
>>
>>> Steve,
>>>
>>> I am planning to put some heat on Que Linda as well this winter and
> am
>>> interested in your choices. There are probably other cool weather
>>>
>> sailors
>>
>>> who would be interested.
>>>
>>> BTW thanks for putting a pertinent well illustrated article in the
>>>
>> Technical
>>
>>> part of the November "Mainsheet."
>>>
>>> Phil Gay
>>> C38 049 Que Linda
>>> Everett, WA
>>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:55:08 -0500
> From: "Bill Haynes" <hayneswm at charter.net>
> To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Subject: Re: [C38] I Believe I Can Fly
> Message-ID: <C330F3E3222D4DEBA0796148DF2474C1 at BillPC>
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> Paul, Thomas Friedman published an article yesterday that reflects my
> thoughts on Climate Change extremely well. I have extracted two
> paragraphs from it. Check it out and let me know what you think.
>
> Bill
>
>
> I Believe I Can Fly
>
> Reading the headlines these days, I can't help but repeat this truism:
> If you jump off the top of an 80-story building, for 79 floors you can
> think you're flying. It's the sudden stop at the end that tells you
> you're not. It's striking to me how many leaders and nations are
> behaving today as though they think they can fly - and ignoring that
> sudden stop at the end that's sure to come.
>
> Closer to home, America's climate-deniers mounted an effective
> disinformation campaign that made "climate change" a four-letter word in
> the Republican Party. This undermined efforts to get a clean energy bill
> - the sort that might break our addiction to oil and take money away
> from the people our soldiers are fighting in the Middle East. And all of
> this happened in 2010, which is on track to be the Earth's hottest year
> on record. So here's the math: 98 climate scientists out of 100 will
> tell you that man's continued carbon emissions pose the risk of
> disruptive climate change this century. Two out of 100 will tell you it
> doesn't. And "conservatives" today tell you to bet on the two. If the
> climate-deniers are right - but we combat climate change anyway - we'll
> have slightly higher energy prices but cleaner air, more renewable
> energy, a stronger dollar, more innovative industries and enemies with
> less money. If the deniers are wrong and we do nothing, your kids will
> meet the su
> dden stop at the end.
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> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:54:38 -0500
> From: "RICHARD KILROY" <dickkilroy at comcast.net>
> To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
> Message-ID: <005501cb871f$c28f53a0$6801a8c0 at hsd1.ma.comcast.net>
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> I had mine replaced on Tortola about 5 years ago to the tune of about $
> 3000.00, there is a nineteen % import tax in the BVI.
>
> Dick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Launie" <jlaunie at cox.net>
> To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
>
>
>> Larry,
>>
>> Macavity carries some to avoid scurvy. I am pulling the mast and
>> replacing the standing rigging including turnbuckles because of age.
> Has
>> anyone dune this recenly and have an idea of cost? Joe Launie/Macavity
>>
>> On 11/17/2010 3:14 PM, Larry Malmberg Live wrote:
>>> Ahhh yes, racing fluid, I would recognize it anywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Larry Malmberg
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Finn
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 2:12 PM
>>> To: Catalina 38 Listserve
>>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
>>>
>>> Below is a picture of my heater on the Mighty Quinn (the two guys in
> the
>>> picture were part of my crew doing what we do best)!
>>>
>>> This is the Dickenson Newport propane heater. I like it because
>>> installation is easy compared to the diesel types and it really does
> heat
>>> the cabin. It does not draw combustion air from the cabin, which
>>> means I never have to worry about carbon monoxide or propane gasses.
>>> I had one of their fireplaces on a previous boat that could burn
> wood or
>>> coal, but the propane version is so much easier to use and keep
> clean.
>>> Probably the best part is you can get right up next to it to warm up
> (just
>>> like a stove). Besides, my wife says they are pretty and really do
> dry
> out
>>> the cabin.
>>>
>>> Chuck Finn
>>> Mighty Quinn #114
>>> Great (frigid) Lakes
>>>
>>> On 11/17/2010 2:33 PM, Phil Gay wrote:
>>>
>>>> Steve,
>>>>
>>>> I am planning to put some heat on Que Linda as well this winter and
> am
>>>> interested in your choices. There are probably other cool weather
>>>> sailors who would be interested.
>>>>
>>>> BTW thanks for putting a pertinent well illustrated article in the
>>>> Technical part of the November "Mainsheet."
>>>>
>>>> Phil Gay
>>>> C38 049 Que Linda
>>>> Everett, WA
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:09:18 -0500
> From: "RICHARD KILROY" <dickkilroy at comcast.net>
> To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
> Message-ID: <006e01cb8721$cf056960$6801a8c0 at hsd1.ma.comcast.net>
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>
> Joe: the $3000.00 did not include the turnbuckles, just the wire and
> swedges.
>
> Dick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Launie" <jlaunie at cox.net>
> To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
>
>
>> Larry,
>>
>> Macavity carries some to avoid scurvy. I am pulling the mast and
>> replacing the standing rigging including turnbuckles because of age.
> Has
>> anyone dune this recenly and have an idea of cost? Joe Launie/Macavity
>>
>> On 11/17/2010 3:14 PM, Larry Malmberg Live wrote:
>>> Ahhh yes, racing fluid, I would recognize it anywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Larry Malmberg
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Finn
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 2:12 PM
>>> To: Catalina 38 Listserve
>>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
>>>
>>> Below is a picture of my heater on the Mighty Quinn (the two guys in
> the
>>> picture were part of my crew doing what we do best)!
>>>
>>> This is the Dickenson Newport propane heater. I like it because
>>> installation is easy compared to the diesel types and it really does
> heat
>>> the cabin. It does not draw combustion air from the cabin, which
>>> means I never have to worry about carbon monoxide or propane gasses.
>>> I had one of their fireplaces on a previous boat that could burn
> wood or
>>> coal, but the propane version is so much easier to use and keep
> clean.
>>> Probably the best part is you can get right up next to it to warm up
> (just
>>> like a stove). Besides, my wife says they are pretty and really do
> dry
> out
>>> the cabin.
>>>
>>> Chuck Finn
>>> Mighty Quinn #114
>>> Great (frigid) Lakes
>>>
>>> On 11/17/2010 2:33 PM, Phil Gay wrote:
>>>
>>>> Steve,
>>>>
>>>> I am planning to put some heat on Que Linda as well this winter and
> am
>>>> interested in your choices. There are probably other cool weather
>>>> sailors who would be interested.
>>>>
>>>> BTW thanks for putting a pertinent well illustrated article in the
>>>> Technical part of the November "Mainsheet."
>>>>
>>>> Phil Gay
>>>> C38 049 Que Linda
>>>> Everett, WA
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Listserve mailing list
>>> Listserve at catalina38.org
>>> http://catalina38.org/mailman/listinfo/listserve_catalina38.org
>>>
>>>
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:12:06 -0500
> From: "RICHARD KILROY" <dickkilroy at comcast.net>
> To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
> Message-ID: <007601cb8722$337f2700$6801a8c0 at hsd1.ma.comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Joe: and guys, it must be too early for me, sorry about sending 3
> replys on
> this, the 19% tax is on the wire.
>
> Dick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Launie" <jlaunie at cox.net>
> To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
>
>
>> Larry,
>>
>> Macavity carries some to avoid scurvy. I am pulling the mast and
>> replacing the standing rigging including turnbuckles because of age.
> Has
>> anyone dune this recenly and have an idea of cost? Joe Launie/Macavity
>>
>> On 11/17/2010 3:14 PM, Larry Malmberg Live wrote:
>>> Ahhh yes, racing fluid, I would recognize it anywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Larry Malmberg
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Finn
>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 2:12 PM
>>> To: Catalina 38 Listserve
>>> Subject: Re: [C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 6, Issue 369 Heater (alden
> andre)
>>>
>>> Below is a picture of my heater on the Mighty Quinn (the two guys in
> the
>>> picture were part of my crew doing what we do best)!
>>>
>>> This is the Dickenson Newport propane heater. I like it because
>>> installation is easy compared to the diesel types and it really does
> heat
>>> the cabin. It does not draw combustion air from the cabin, which
>>> means I never have to worry about carbon monoxide or propane gasses.
>>> I had one of their fireplaces on a previous boat that could burn
> wood or
>>> coal, but the propane version is so much easier to use and keep
> clean.
>>> Probably the best part is you can get right up next to it to warm up
> (just
>>> like a stove). Besides, my wife says they are pretty and really do
> dry
> out
>>> the cabin.
>>>
>>> Chuck Finn
>>> Mighty Quinn #114
>>> Great (frigid) Lakes
>>>
>>> On 11/17/2010 2:33 PM, Phil Gay wrote:
>>>
>>>> Steve,
>>>>
>>>> I am planning to put some heat on Que Linda as well this winter and
> am
>>>> interested in your choices. There are probably other cool weather
>>>> sailors who would be interested.
>>>>
>>>> BTW thanks for putting a pertinent well illustrated article in the
>>>> Technical part of the November "Mainsheet."
>>>>
>>>> Phil Gay
>>>> C38 049 Que Linda
>>>> Everett, WA
>>>>
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