I have been very happy with my 16000 btu unit by Ocean Breeze in Stuart, FL. It has a radiant heat side that doesn’t need to be winterized, so we can visit the boat in the winter. AC unit runs with a Honda 2000.
Earl Poe
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While Warren went for a cost effective approach, we live in Florida. After our 16k unit dies, we replaced it with a Marine Air 18k unit in the storage locker in front of the galley. With a main duct in the saloon, we have duct work running to both the forward and aft cabins. We have a separate thru hull for the water input and use a condensator for the output which keeps the bilge dry.
By adding a smart start, which eliminate the large start up spike, we can also run our unit
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I have a 2002 Catalina 380. There is too much play in the transmission clutch cable, and I have decided to replace it. Does anyone know the length/specifications of the cable for the Catalina 380?
New 385, the exhaust vent loop on the forward bulkhead of the cockpit locker squeaks rather loudly at low rpms (it goes away at high rpms). Have other 385 owners experienced this noise? Is it normal or if not, were there any maintenance that made the noise go away?
I have a new Catalina 385 with new teak cockpit floors that have been removed for the winter. Two questions:
1. What is the best way to keep them looking “showroom new”? For instance, are they best oiled or treated with varnish? Of course they can’t be slippery when they get wet.
2. They tend to creak a bit. Has anyone figured out a way to soften the squeaking? I was thinking of using something like weatherstripping on the bottoms to cushion the seating on the deck.
New to association and getting familiar with boat. Ran across attachment in documents provided by previous owner relating to an overheat problem with the 42B4. Called Westerbeke and Catalina support trying to find out if it applied to my boat, hull 191. Catalina support related that it was discovered in earlier models and fixes were made; Westerbeke said same. I asked if thermostat should still be at 160 degrees if fixes were made. I was advised to keep it at 160 degrees. I had the engine services by my mechanic and he replaced it with a 180 thermostat, as specked by Westerbeke. He argues to keep it at 180; I’m on the fence. Any experienced advice appreciated.
New to association and getting familiar with boat. Ran across attachment in documents provided by previous owner relating to an overheat problem with the 42B4. Called Westerbeke and Catalina support trying to find out if it applied to my boat, hull 191. Catalina support related that it was discovered in earlier models and fixes were made; Westerbeke said same. I asked if thermostat should still be at 160 degrees if fixes were made. I was advised to keep it at 160 degrees. I had the engine services by my mechanic and he replaced it with a 180 thermostat, as specked by Westerbeke. He argues to keep it at 180; I’m on the fence. Any experienced advice appreciated.
Stage Door Canteen
Bill Poot
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New to association and getting familiar with boat. Ran across attachment in documents provided by previous owner relating to an overheat problem with the 42B4. Called Westerbeke and Catalina support trying to find out if it applied to my boat, hull 191. Catalina support related that it was discovered in earlier models and fixes were made; Westerbeke said same. I asked if thermostat should still be at 160 degrees if fixes were made. I was advised to keep it at 160 degrees. I had the engine services by my mechanic and he replaced it with a 180 thermostat, as specked by Westerbeke. He argues to keep it at 180; I’m on the fence. Any experienced advice appreciated.
Stage Door Canteen
Bill Poot
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Our C387 has a raw water electric toilet system that works very well; however, depending on the raw water or rather the location, ocean, river or creek, there is no smell from the sanitary system (ocean), or there is a very strong and offensive smell that is not very welcoming.
We are considering changing over to a fresh water system to mitigate the odor. We have done some research on the Web without any success. Has any other member encountered this odor problem with the Head? If yes, please share with us your solutions and also if any member has done the raw water to fresh water conversion, how was it accomplished, parts, labor, pictures, etc.
Thanks in advance for sharing your experience and comments on this subject.
Isi & LaMae
S / V Windseeker II
NJ
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