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Re: Magma BBQ Grill

Joe Hanson
 

Thank you all for the replies.    I had not thought to look at the rod holder or building an extender.     Excellent ideas.

 

On my stern railing I have the outboard motor mount (starboard) and GPS antenna’s (port and starboard)….

 

Clearly doable.

 

Thanks,

Joe Hanson

C400 MKII #164, Panama City FL   

 

From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of Allen W. <wrenchaw@...>
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 6:50 AM
To: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] Magma BBQ Grill

Here's something I did that worked out well and was easy to do.  

I mounted the grill as far back as I could off the stern rails so I would maintain as much cockpit space and wouldn't drip grease on my seats.  And I made a support strut using bimini connector fittings.  

It came out really solid.  I also have the Magma - Serving Shelf that I set utensils on.  It stores nicely in the propane tank compartment when not in use.


- ALLEN

C400 1999 Mk1, #154, San Diego
Re: Magma BBQ Grill

Allen W.
 

Here's something I did that worked out well and was easy to do.  

I mounted the grill as far back as I could off the stern rails so I would maintain as much cockpit space and wouldn't drip grease on my seats.  And I made a support strut using bimini connector fittings.  

It came out really solid.  I also have the Magma - Serving Shelf that I set utensils on.  It stores nicely in the propane tank compartment when not in use.


- ALLEN

C400 1999 Mk1, #154, San Diego
Re: Magma BBQ Grill

Ben Cage
 

Joe,

We mounted ours to the stern rail with magma mounts.  It seems to work well and is out of the way.  I remove the cushion below when grilling and then I have a place to set a tray and anything I need for cooking. 

Ben
Jazzy, #364 
Marina Del Rey, CA

 
Re: Magma BBQ Grill

Matt Perry
 

My grill is mounted to the aft rail with a clamped fishing rod holder. see attached


On Sat, Aug 13, 2022 at 7:03 PM Joe Hanson <jlchanson53@...> wrote:
I am looking at adding a Magma BBQ grill. (e.g. the Chefs Mate grill - rectangular ).  When I look at the mounting options --- I have my doubts of where to place the unit.    Anyone with experience -- this grill or others ... and how to mount.

Cheers,
Joe Hanson
SV Impulse
C400 MK II # 164
Panama City, FL



--
Matt Perry
Magma BBQ Grill

Joe Hanson
 

I am looking at adding a Magma BBQ grill. (e.g. the Chefs Mate grill - rectangular ).  When I look at the mounting options --- I have my doubts of where to place the unit.    Anyone with experience -- this grill or others ... and how to mount.

Cheers,
Joe Hanson
SV Impulse
C400 MK II # 164
Panama City, FL
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

Bret
 

Doh!  Here's the picture....


--
Bret
JoyRide, #205
Bellevue, WA
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

Bret
 

Here's our setup.  It's a very poor picture, but the only one that shows our mounting.

The base mounts on the flat area just to the side of the port, aft locker.  The hoist actually goes through the seat (there's a hole cut for it), then has an upper attachment on the upper rail.  It can swivel to get to the engine mounting location next to it.

--
Bret
JoyRide, #205
Bellevue, WA
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

sailbrunelle@gmail.com
 

...used to be ours...

On Sat, Aug 13, 2022 at 10:34 AM sailbrunelle@... via groups.io <sailbrunelle=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
We had Garhauer also and I can't say enough positive about the organization and their products (and prices).  I must confess I lucked into this location for the lift but it worked great.  We kept the 9.9 on the dinghy a large majority of the time (99 percent!!).  When we lifted and carried the dinghy it was supported in 3 places at all times.  In this picture it is up half way just to get prop out of the water between dinghy trips.

Dan Bliss
#106 Mk I
Brunelle (usta be outs)

On Sat, Aug 13, 2022, 10:03 AM Maryellen Gray <Gray.maryellen@...> wrote:
We have hull 298. 

image0.jpeg


On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:54 AM, leightontim57 <tidetim@...> wrote:

 Former owner here (2002 #251) but still lurk on the group. I installed a Garhauer on the stern rail with a lot of help from the folks at the company. I might suggest you contact them directly and listen to what they have to say. When I did ours they actually called me after they shipped the unit and insisted they send an additional support bracket to ensure there were not going to be any issues. Awesome customer service and the price was reasonable.
Tim Leighton
Former owner, S/V Magic, Chesapeake Bay 

image.jpg
Not a great shot but shows not only the OB hoist (left center) but the arch on Magic with solar panels and dingy hoist in place.

On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:



Hi

 

I installed a stainless outfitters motor hoist on the starboard side.  I don’t know how different this is from the Garhauer, but it works well.  Attached is a picture.  Note that I also added a structural support to the rail for added strength.

 

Cheers

 

Lee S/V Keelingtime #262

From: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...>
Reply-To: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io>
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:54 PM
To: <C400@catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] Garhauer outboard hoist...

 

The PO installed it on the stern of the boat. The ball is mounted port side of the locker on the swim platform.  I will try to remember to take a picture where the ball is mounted when we are at the boat Sunday. 

 

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 9:27 PM Christopher S. <cshearly@...> wrote:

I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA

Lance Yee

IMG_2472.jpg
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

sailbrunelle@gmail.com
 

We had Garhauer also and I can't say enough positive about the organization and their products (and prices).  I must confess I lucked into this location for the lift but it worked great.  We kept the 9.9 on the dinghy a large majority of the time (99 percent!!).  When we lifted and carried the dinghy it was supported in 3 places at all times.  In this picture it is up half way just to get prop out of the water between dinghy trips.

Dan Bliss
#106 Mk I
Brunelle (usta be outs)

On Sat, Aug 13, 2022, 10:03 AM Maryellen Gray <Gray.maryellen@...> wrote:
We have hull 298. 




On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:54 AM, leightontim57 <tidetim@...> wrote:

 Former owner here (2002 #251) but still lurk on the group. I installed a Garhauer on the stern rail with a lot of help from the folks at the company. I might suggest you contact them directly and listen to what they have to say. When I did ours they actually called me after they shipped the unit and insisted they send an additional support bracket to ensure there were not going to be any issues. Awesome customer service and the price was reasonable.
Tim Leighton
Former owner, S/V Magic, Chesapeake Bay 

Not a great shot but shows not only the OB hoist (left center) but the arch on Magic with solar panels and dingy hoist in place.

On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:



Hi

 

I installed a stainless outfitters motor hoist on the starboard side.  I don’t know how different this is from the Garhauer, but it works well.  Attached is a picture.  Note that I also added a structural support to the rail for added strength.

 

Cheers

 

Lee S/V Keelingtime #262

From: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...>
Reply-To: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io>
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:54 PM
To: <C400@catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] Garhauer outboard hoist...

 

The PO installed it on the stern of the boat. The ball is mounted port side of the locker on the swim platform.  I will try to remember to take a picture where the ball is mounted when we are at the boat Sunday. 

 

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 9:27 PM Christopher S. <cshearly@...> wrote:

I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA

Lance Yee
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

Maryellen Gray
 

We have hull 298. 

image0.jpeg


On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:54 AM, leightontim57 <tidetim@...> wrote:

 Former owner here (2002 #251) but still lurk on the group. I installed a Garhauer on the stern rail with a lot of help from the folks at the company. I might suggest you contact them directly and listen to what they have to say. When I did ours they actually called me after they shipped the unit and insisted they send an additional support bracket to ensure there were not going to be any issues. Awesome customer service and the price was reasonable.
Tim Leighton
Former owner, S/V Magic, Chesapeake Bay 

image.jpg
Not a great shot but shows not only the OB hoist (left center) but the arch on Magic with solar panels and dingy hoist in place.

On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:



Hi

 

I installed a stainless outfitters motor hoist on the starboard side.  I don’t know how different this is from the Garhauer, but it works well.  Attached is a picture.  Note that I also added a structural support to the rail for added strength.

 

Cheers

 

Lee S/V Keelingtime #262

From: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...>
Reply-To: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io>
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:54 PM
To: <C400@catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] Garhauer outboard hoist...

 

The PO installed it on the stern of the boat. The ball is mounted port side of the locker on the swim platform.  I will try to remember to take a picture where the ball is mounted when we are at the boat Sunday. 

 

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 9:27 PM Christopher S. <cshearly@...> wrote:

I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA

Lance Yee

IMG_2472.jpg
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

leightontim57
 

Former owner here (2002 #251) but still lurk on the group. I installed a Garhauer on the stern rail with a lot of help from the folks at the company. I might suggest you contact them directly and listen to what they have to say. When I did ours they actually called me after they shipped the unit and insisted they send an additional support bracket to ensure there were not going to be any issues. Awesome customer service and the price was reasonable.
Tim Leighton
Former owner, S/V Magic, Chesapeake Bay 

image
Not a great shot but shows not only the OB hoist (left center) but the arch on Magic with solar panels and dingy hoist in place.

On Aug 13, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:



Hi

 

I installed a stainless outfitters motor hoist on the starboard side.  I don’t know how different this is from the Garhauer, but it works well.  Attached is a picture.  Note that I also added a structural support to the rail for added strength.

 

Cheers

 

Lee S/V Keelingtime #262

From: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...>
Reply-To: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io>
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:54 PM
To: <C400@catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] Garhauer outboard hoist...

 

The PO installed it on the stern of the boat. The ball is mounted port side of the locker on the swim platform.  I will try to remember to take a picture where the ball is mounted when we are at the boat Sunday. 

 

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 9:27 PM Christopher S. <cshearly@...> wrote:

I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA

Lance Yee

IMG_2472.jpg
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

Lee Gerig
 

Hi

 

I installed a stainless outfitters motor hoist on the starboard side.  I don’t know how different this is from the Garhauer, but it works well.  Attached is a picture.  Note that I also added a structural support to the rail for added strength.

 

Cheers

 

Lee S/V Keelingtime #262

From: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...>
Reply-To: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io>
Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:54 PM
To: <C400@catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] Garhauer outboard hoist...

 

The PO installed it on the stern of the boat. The ball is mounted port side of the locker on the swim platform.  I will try to remember to take a picture where the ball is mounted when we are at the boat Sunday. 

 

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 9:27 PM Christopher S. <cshearly@...> wrote:

I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA

Lance Yee
ISO spare dinette filler cushion in dark blue

Jonathan Walker
 

Greetings!

I have a MKII with the dark blue interior with pattern and have found that this fabric is no longer available. I have spoken with both JSI in St Pete who made my boats cushions and also Hilario who does most of Catalina's cushions. Neither can get the fabric.

Before ordering a dinette filler cushion to convert the main salon's table into a sleeping unit in a non matching fabric, I thought I would check to see if any of the members here had a spare or one they have no intention of using. Color would be flexible but I would really like the matching fabric.


Attached is the fabric color/pattern on top of the dinette table I am looking for the filler for.

Thanks for reading!
-Jonathan 
-Verandah hull #209
Re: Garhauer outboard hoist...

S/V No Agenda
 

The PO installed it on the stern of the boat. The ball is mounted port side of the locker on the swim platform.  I will try to remember to take a picture where the ball is mounted when we are at the boat Sunday. 

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022, 9:27 PM Christopher S. <cshearly@...> wrote:
I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA

Lance Yee
Garhauer outboard hoist...

Christopher S.
 

I've been trying to figure out where to mount a Garhauer outboard engine hoist. The only place I've come up with is immediately ahead of the port stern cleat.

Anyone done this and found other workable possibilities?

C400 #299
TASSIA
Re: Good Morning!

S/V No Agenda
 

no I don't
Lance

On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 9:27 AM Jim Ebmeyer via groups.io <jebmeyer=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Do you have an account with Amazon?

Thanks

Jim
On Monday, August 8, 2022, 06:27:04 AM PDT, S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...> wrote:


What do you need?
Lance

On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 9:20 AM Jim Ebmeyer via groups.io <jebmeyer=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Can I ask a quick favor from you?

Thanks

Jim
Re: Good Morning!

Jim Ebmeyer
 

Do you have an account with Amazon?

Thanks

Jim

On Monday, August 8, 2022, 06:27:04 AM PDT, S/V No Agenda <noagendacrew@...> wrote:


What do you need?
Lance

On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 9:20 AM Jim Ebmeyer via groups.io <jebmeyer=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Can I ask a quick favor from you?

Thanks

Jim
Re: Good Morning!

S/V No Agenda
 

What do you need?
Lance

On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 9:20 AM Jim Ebmeyer via groups.io <jebmeyer=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Can I ask a quick favor from you?

Thanks

Jim
Good Morning!

Jim Ebmeyer
 

Can I ask a quick favor from you?

Thanks

Jim
Re: Refrigerator/Freezer

Frank Falcone
 

Hi Lance:

 

Thanks so much for your input!

 

Regards,

Frank

 

From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> On Behalf Of S/V No Agenda via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2022 4:33 PM
To: C400@catalina400-445.groups.io
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [C400] Refrigerator/Freezer

 

I know very little about these systems. As others have suggested, cleaning the terminals might be a good place to start. A bad cooling fan can also cause the compressor to fail to start.  My boat broker helps me with my refer systems and  showed me how to do some of the basics. 

Lance

 

 

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 10:15 AM Frank Falcone via groups.io <frank.falcone=villanova.edu@groups.io> wrote:

Hi Lance:

 

WOW!! Thanks for your guidance! It sounds like I should get a ‘professional’ (someone who has experience) to do this.

 

...thoughts?

 

Regards,

Frank, 247

 

From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> On Behalf Of S/V No Agenda via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2022 10:11 AM
To: C400@catalina400-445.groups.io
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [C400] Refrigerator/Freezer

 

You can get it from any auto parts store, Walmart. You may also need to get an adapter for the Schrader valve for R134. It would also be helpful to have a gauges. If there is no pressure in the system it is best to put a vacuum pump on it to remove moisture. Turn off compressor before hooking hoses to the compressor. Purge the air out of the line. Add freon slowly, short burst and wait a bit before adding more. When the evaporator plate start to cool slow down adding freon. Give the plate time to cool so that to much freon doesn't get added. Check all fittings for leaks when the system has a charge. 

 

This is the cliff notes version of how to do this. 

 

Lance Yee

#67

 

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, 9:41 AM Frank Falcone via groups.io <frank.falcone=villanova.edu@groups.io> wrote:

Hi Terry:

 

Thanks so much! Where can I purchase the R143A?

 

Regards,

Frank

SILVER EAGLE, #247

 

From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> On Behalf Of Terry Sweeney via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2022 1:13 AM
To: C400@catalina400-445.groups.io
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [C400] Refrigerator/Freezer

 

I had the same toggling issue you reported with your refrigerator system.  Mine issue was due to too low of a level of refrigerant.  It was an easy fix once I obtained the right brass adapter to attach to the vertical charge port tube located on the Adler /Barbour unit.  Add small amounts of R143A refrigerant at a time and then let the unit run for an hour to see if it is enough to get the cooling process started.  Go slow and do not overcharge the system as this leads to other issues. Make sure to use only refrigerants that do not contain sealants or other additives. 

Good luck with it,

Terry Sweeney

Windmist II, #17

 

On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:56 PM Frank Falcone via groups.io <frank.falcone=villanova.edu@groups.io> wrote:

C400/445 Colleagues:

 

The compressor on my WAECO Adler/Barbour Refrigeration System aboard SILVER EAGLE (2002 Catalina 400 Mark II) toggles on and off by itself every 5-10 seconds or so. Then, it stops for a while, then repeats. The refrigerator box is not cold. The ice in the freezer has melted. I have electricity to the compressor. So, I don't think that it's a switch or fuse problem. This just occurred. The system is 20 years old with no prior problems.

 

...any thoughts or suggestions?

 

Does anyone know of any WAECO Adler/Barbour service/repair facilities on the northern Chesapeake Bay?

 

...looking forwad to your responses!

 

Regards,

Frank Falcone

SILVER EAGLE #247 
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