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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-03-2017, 22:14
Replies: 16
Views: 5,620
Posted By carlspackler
Which dial Indicator for aligning the tranny with prop shaft

I will be aligning my transmission and engine in a few weeks. The instructions show a dial indicator. I see them for sale on eBay for 30, 40 fifty dollars.

I'm not terribly worried about getting...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-12-2016, 13:18
Replies: 53
Views: 8,228
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Anything wrong with rebuilding?

Thanks, I started asking about a rebuild, but this company in suburban NJ supplied a quote for a remanufactured engine, despite the fact that I was clear about my request.

I think I am doing...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-12-2016, 11:47
Replies: 53
Views: 8,228
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Anything wrong with rebuilding?

This is good to know. Certainly I am in the right ballbark, even if it's unlikely to be worth my time to order something from Ohio.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-12-2016, 11:03
Replies: 53
Views: 8,228
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Anything wrong with rebuilding?

Right, which is why I then called K&K in Paramus. If I bring the block to them, they say a rebuild would be about $2000, then I bring it back and install. The K&K guy says he'll need the serial...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-12-2016, 10:38
Replies: 53
Views: 8,228
Posted By carlspackler
Anything wrong with rebuilding?

My 1989 Catalina 30's diesel M25XP engine has crap compression, but is otherwise operational, at least as of this last summer. I ran a check and saw 100 / 220 / 230 psi on cylinders 1,2,3 (front to...
Forum: OpenCPN 16-03-2016, 14:59
Replies: 4
Views: 2,764
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Is there a preferred Linux Distribution?

I hope to use the Armor tablet purely for navigation (not that I travel far). I'll find out soon enough if I can get the touch screen working.
Forum: OpenCPN 16-03-2016, 13:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,764
Posted By carlspackler
Is there a preferred Linux Distribution?

I am ordering a DRS® Armor X7 7" Tablet from eBay, with the intention of installing Linux / OpenCPN on it. Are certain distros better than others? For example would Navigatrix be best (I see only...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-12-2015, 18:53
Replies: 26
Views: 18,758
Posted By carlspackler
pirate Re: Klaxon Diesel Outboards

Occasionally I look at diesels, and aside from the minor hassle of importing the unit from a vendor on Alibaba, my biggest concern is really spare parts.

If I were sure I could buy spare parts on...
Forum: Crew Archives 25-11-2014, 16:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
Posted By carlspackler
Grenadines / St Vincent

Room for two more!

Bob Roistacher of https://www.sailny.org is planning a 21-31 January 2015 bareboat cruise in St. Vincent’s and the Grenadines....
Forum: Navigation 06-04-2014, 16:09
Replies: 0
Views: 2,523
Posted By carlspackler
Raymarine Lighthouse Charts are Free(?)

Saw the latest West Marine flyer, and there was a big ad for Raymarine on the back cover. Despite my assumption that consumer grade GPS chartplotter's begin and end with Garmin, I took a look at the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-04-2014, 05:30
Replies: 1
Views: 2,615
Posted By carlspackler
How to access area below deck stepped Catalina 30 mast

I want to run new wires up my mast. This last fall I hired a crane to unstep it, so there's no weight on the deck. I don't want to start unscrewing everything if I can help it. That is to say I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-03-2014, 08:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,790
Posted By carlspackler
Question Predictong Swells - looking for a source

I found the following nomogram in my course materials, but no reference. I'm trying to find the original, or maybe the source paper outlining the equations used to generate it.

Googlng I realize...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 13-01-2014, 16:08
Replies: 57
Views: 12,731
Posted By carlspackler
Anchor light as mast head light under power?

I was at a USCG class in Seamanship a few weeks ago for the Auxiliary, and the instructor (a pretty sharp guy) said that one could use a lit anchor light for the same purpose as the (lower mounted...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-12-2013, 21:28
Replies: 1
Views: 852
Posted By carlspackler
Custom Fabricating parts

I just finished an admittedly brief writeup on custom designing and fabricating 3D printed parts (https://mysaltyboat.com/content/3d-printing-hard-find-parts). It's a good option for small nylon or...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-11-2013, 06:51
Replies: 37
Views: 15,973
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Removing a deck stepped mast on a Catalina 30

Wow, $150 -- that would cover a good meal for two in the NYC area.

I shouldn't need the crane to get the mast back on. The marina can use the Travelift when I splash her.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-11-2013, 19:08
Replies: 37
Views: 15,973
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Removing a deck stepped mast on a Catalina 30

Well, I did it, and I documented the experience here (https://mysaltyboat.com/content/unstepping-mast-catalina-30-or-first-time-everything). Some said it was trivial, and others said it was a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-10-2013, 05:29
Replies: 25
Views: 5,353
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Messed up painting my cockpit

So do I, BA from NYU 1982, worked in a lab for 5 years. I am always trying to find out what the chemical and purity that is used is, rather than buy a trademarked process or whatever is being...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-10-2013, 19:46
Replies: 37
Views: 15,973
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Removing a deck stepped mast on a Catalina 30

Thanks, I'd consider a home brew A frame if the boat was in the water. So crane it is. I need to make calls next week to have a more few prices.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-10-2013, 18:35
Replies: 25
Views: 5,353
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Messed up painting my cockpit

Already spoke to Pettit. Supposedly I did right. They were optimistic telling me to use a Scotch Bright to prep the surface. I am asking about experience others had in sanding off the dimples (or...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-10-2013, 18:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,353
Posted By carlspackler
Messed up painting my cockpit

My 89 Catalina has a molded diamond pattern non-skid flooring in the cockpit. I patched the few cracks, went over the surface with a wire brush, sanded in spots, and washed several times with...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-10-2013, 23:18
Replies: 37
Views: 15,973
Posted By carlspackler
Re: Removing a deck stepped mast on a Catalina 30

Why? LHM has no service dept to speak of, so they can't rip me of there, and I hear no complaints from neighbors. All marinas have some sleazy aspects, though I see nothing extraordinary here. this...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-10-2013, 18:08
Replies: 40
Views: 5,917
Posted By carlspackler
Re: bow navigation lights - what's reliable

I would be happy to just find an anchor light with a glass globe. I have no issue using a bulb with the same or greater light output as used by the factory. Now I don't mind the crappy plastic...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 30-09-2013, 06:20
Replies: 8
Views: 5,606
Posted By carlspackler
Best Textbook for Marine Weather/Meteorology?

I am taking the USCG Auxiliary course in weather (AUXWEA) and the PDF text looks good enough (https://www.mysaltyboat.com/sites/mysaltyboat.com/files/attachments/AUXWEA_Student.pdf), but maybe just a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2013, 07:11
Replies: 5
Views: 3,879
Posted By carlspackler
Re: "Marine grade" wire

No doubt about that. The tinned coax in my Catalina just rotted away well past the end of the insulation, so I can easily imagine a standard wire rotting away. It just falls apart. Thanks to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-09-2013, 20:00
Replies: 5
Views: 3,879
Posted By carlspackler
Re: "Marine grade" wire

That actually answers 99% of my question. Thanks

This link (https://boatelectric.com/Pacer_Marine_Catalog1.pdf) seems to indicate most of what I am thinking about is "Marine approvals for 10 AWG -...
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