[C38] New Owner - feedback

[Patrick Harpole]

Mark,
   #1  Prop rotation in reverse cause boat to walk to the left in reverse and to the right in forward.  If you are "good" with your hands you can make your boat turn in a full circle without moving forward or aft.
#3.  I removed the stove and oven and replace with a $100 small refrigerator /freezer.  Reason : I stopped baking cakes at sea and there something way too exciting for me about having gas or gasoline on my vessel.
7  Harbor Freight sells LED lights that stick to surface.
Welcome aboard.
Patrick

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mark Lewis 
  To: listserve at catalina38.org 
  Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 2:39 PM
  Subject: [C38] New Owner - feedback


  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.

   



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