[C38] New Owner - feedback

[Mark Lewis]

My name is Mark Lewis, and I purchased hull #6 (1979) last December, based
in Long Beach, CA.  Name was "Pokai" (owner said Hawaiian for "with the
wind".my google search says "night of the supreme one".  It is a bay in
Hawaii, named after a ruler).  Planning on renaming the boat "Bluewater" (my
reason for buying - former Great Lakes Sailor).

 

The boat participated in the Congressional Cup series in the 80's and won
the first Cat 38 race in 1980.  Attached is a Sports Illustrated article
about the race you may find interesting.  Watched this years race and it was
amazing how they can maneuver those boats.  The 12 identical current 37.5's
donated by Catalina are very similar in dimension / sail area to ours.  Is
it bad luck/manners to rename it?

 

Forgive my "shotgun" approach on the following questions.  I numbered them
so you could respond on one or two items, vs. the whole listserve, or refer
me to an archive if you think one exists.   Thanks in advance.

 

1.  Trouble backing to Starboard - read Chapman's re single right turning
prop favors port.  Any suggestions?

2.  Owners Manual - don't have one.  Anyone scan their's to email?

3.  Adler Barbour - Fridge has worked twice (ice cubes next morning).  Had
freon checked, OK.  By passed thermostat, no joy.  Fan and compressor run.
Control unit?

4.  "Gas Systems" brand, range/oven - no gas connected.  CNG v. Propane?
Preferences?

5.  Tiller to wheel convertion - have tiller, would like to go to wheel.
Ideas for finding used parts?

6.  Rear decks retain water - rail has a lip that doesn't allow drainage so
the boat collects dirt/water.  Anyone drill a hole under toe rail to drain?

7.  Two interior lites above galley and chart table have shorts - can't get
to wires to replace.

8.  Hull blisters and smile - boat hasn't been pulled since 2005.  Have
pictures.  Smile both sides and diver says 60 - 80 blisters, which he
describes as "typical".  I'm planning on pulling the boat this winter.
Suggestions for $ pain for gain, materials / approaches?

9.  Keel - is it encapsulated in fiberglass?  Is it lead or iron?

 

Thanks again,  Mark.

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://catalina38.org/pipermail/listserve_catalina38.org/attachments/20111021/06fe529b/attachment.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: pokai.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 153325 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://catalina38.org/pipermail/listserve_catalina38.org/attachments/20111021/06fe529b/attachment.pdf>