Leaking hot water tank
Posted by Tony Williams (149.199.62.254) on May 01, 2000 at 14:30:29: Whenever I turn on the electric water heater, I see water pooling on the wooden platform that the hot water tank sits on. It drips...
View ArticleOil capacity for the 50hp yanmar
Posted by Greg Estep (216.116.36.163) on May 02, 2000 at 16:10:56: I changed the oil and filter on my cat 42, and put four quarts back in. This brought the oil level on the stick to approx. 1/4 inch...
View ArticleAnchors- rudders- sails...advice
Posted by Dan Smith (165.121.118.45) on May 07, 2000 at 11:36:23: Hi- I have a catalina 42 mkII "REUNION" 1996 hull 533 do I have the new rudder or old .... After Moonspun I am wondering what I have....
View ArticleMoonspun's rudder failure
Posted by Nick Wigen (216.26.63.29) on May 08, 2000 at 08:06:45: We've had some discussion on this forum about Moonspun's problems. Their loss of the rudder under normal sailing conditions gives me...
View ArticleAnchor Locker Hose
Posted by Ann Gregor (209.156.118.34) on May 08, 2000 at 17:46:18:My husband's next project is installing a water pump with a hose in the anchor locker to wash down the anchor and the topsides. He...
View ArticleLightening Protection
Posted by Tony Williams (149.199.62.254) on May 09, 2000 at 13:40:24: Does anyone have any practical examples of the measures they've taken to protect their boats from lightning strikes? I'm...
View ArticleExtra Fuel Tanks
Posted by Tony Williams (149.199.62.254) on May 09, 2000 at 13:50:59: Has anyone fitted extra fuel capacity to their later model two-cabin boats? I'm about to start debating best locations for extra...
View ArticleCatalina 42-3 (1989 shoal)
Posted by JOhn Farrugia (216.70.71.59) on May 15, 2000 at 11:28:06: I am looking at a 1989 42-3, shoal keel boat. She appears to be nice condition and well appointed. I have been to Planet Catalina...
View ArticleRefrigerator/Freezer Insulation
Posted by Jerry Kiehne (63.23.227.184) on May 16, 2000 at 06:12:59: I would be interested to hear from anyone who has increased the insulation in their refrigerator/freezer. I have an older model 42...
View ArticleDrain Holes in Swim Step Ladder
Posted by Capt Rick (199.46.200.231) on May 18, 2000 at 12:39:05:The ladder on my C36 rusted thru from trapped saltwater. After repairing it, I drilled drain holes near the hinge to drain water when...
View ArticleStern Heavy
Posted by Fred Goldman (152.163.204.187) on May 23, 2000 at 20:51:10:I own a 1990 42 for about three years. It came with a 5KW Genset in the port lazarette. It sits low and to port by a few inches. I...
View ArticleLeaking Companionway Hatch
Posted by Don Richards (203.20.76.6) on May 25, 2000 at 22:23:30:Has anyone come up with a solution to the water the collects in the forward section of "runners" for the companion-way hatch on the Mk...
View ArticleStrbd Watertank
Posted by Cornelius Goos (194.196.97.1) on May 29, 2000 at 00:43:45: On #654 2cabin Diderot I have problems using the Starboard watertank, although all (to my knowledge) valves are open I cannot get...
View ArticleMK I, 2-cabin Gen Set Installation
Posted by Gerry Hull (209.255.31.122) on May 26, 2000 at 17:52:20: ACADIA ,2 cab #415. Has anyone installed a Fischer Panda or Entec generator in their 42 Mk 1 ? If so I would appreciate hearing from...
View ArticleCouple Ideas regarding Hot Water on Board
Posted by Captain Norm (208.236.251.83) on May 30, 2000 at 17:23:15: I was recently talking with Gerry Douglas about his C42 that is parked near mine and the topic of hot water came up. He recently...
View ArticleProfessional Mariner Charger
Posted by Ernest A. Testa (152.163.201.187) on May 29, 2000 at 18:35:17:I own a 1998 model Catalina 42, two cabins. My Professional Mariner Promatic 30-3 charger started to malfunction late last...
View ArticleWet Bilge
Posted by Dave Peoples (204.119.20.94) on May 30, 2000 at 09:35:32:I understand this is a common problem with the 42, but has anyone solved this. As far as I can tell the water in the bilge is coming...
View ArticleHoisting the Main & Running Rigging
Posted by Gerry Hull (209.255.31.116) on May 31, 2000 at 18:59:42:Thanks to the smart previous owner, my 42 #415 was fitted with a halyard winch on the mast. Without all the extra paraphernalia...
View ArticleEngine manuals
Just to rehash, I acquired my 1994 Mark I in October 2007 and am now preparing to change out all the fluids and filters in the 50 hp Yanmar engine, transmission and Westerbeke 7.6 kw diesel genset,...
View ArticleRunning rigging and sailboat equipments
Hi there, you can quote or view the running and standing rigging with the help of sailboat hardware and equipments
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