[C38] (no subject)

[Rich West]

Hi Les,

The PO of my boat set up the fuel vent to come out the top of the transom
near a stanchion (vertical member of the pushpit).  He then ran a copper
tube along side the stanchion to about the mid point and put a 360 degree
loop in the end of the copper tube (about a 1 inch diameter loop).  The
copper tube is secured to the stanchion with rigging tape.

This has worked great and kept the water out in some pretty big breaking
seas from behind.  Also, to fill the tank, I just put a disposable paper cup
under the loop, held in place by being pinned between the vent tube and the
stanchion.  This catches any fuel overflow.

Rich, Legacy, #360


  -----Original Message-----
  From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org]On Behalf Of Les Howell
  Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 1:28 PM
  To: Catalina 38 Listserve
  Subject: Re: [C38] (no subject)


  Thanks, Bill,

      I have been intending to set up a visit with you to see your boat.  It
sure looked good in the photos you sent me earlier.

      We just rebedded the stanchions on JACE and it was none too soon.  Rex
of Dana Point Yacht Maintenance helped us.  He was very helpful and the
stantions are in great shape.  We polished them with rubbing compound and a
wheel on the drill.  It was messy, but they look great.  We shined them with
Sheila Shine to protect them.

      I just got all the circuit breakers, wire, etc.  I need for my power
panel.  We expect to get it installed late this year (so I can use the boat
this summer more).

      One problem I just had is fuel in the vent line.  It droops a bit
between the tank and the vent on the transom, and I think fuel gathered
there.  I am thinking of relocating the vent, but don't know where I might
put it that would work like I want (no back fill from the sea, no droops,
and no venting into the cabin or where it might vent fumes into the cabin.)
Any thoughts?

      Your boat looks great.  I will contact you a bit later this week to
set up a visit, if you don't mind.

  Regards,
  Les H
        Les Howell
        Technical Specialist, Teradyne (retired)
        hlhowell at pacbell.net
        IM: OldETC (Yahoo)
        Professional Profile



    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Bill King
    To: Catalina 38 Listserve
    Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:26 PM
    Subject: Re: [C38] (no subject)


    Les,

    I have Island Starr in Dana West Marina, A117.  Just installed the
Simrad unit about 6 months ago.  Feel free to drop by and take a look.  So
far, it has worked great and it was an easy install.

    Bill King
    Hull #278
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Les Howell
      To: Catalina 38 Listserve
      Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:47 PM
      Subject: [C38] (no subject)


      Hi, Everyone,
          My trusty WP4000 has bought the farm and left me without an OTTO
for JACE.  Has anyone used the SIMRAD WP32? or are there some other
recommendations?

      Regards,
      Les H
            Les Howell
            Technical Specialist, Teradyne (retired)
            hlhowell at pacbell.net
            IM: OldETC (Yahoo)
            Professional Profile





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