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Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All Lee S/V Keelingtime #262
On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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John Morawski <morawsu@...>
I had the same problem. Pulled the mast and found at the bottom of the mast the race was heavly corroded. Fell apart when removed. After sailing, I always rinsed the bearings but evidently not good enough. With the new bearings, I had forgot how easy the sail came in and out. The rigger recommended not only rinsing but a touch of a light oil.
On Aug 11, 2020, at 6:09 PM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:
Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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Thanks John How hard was it to change the bearings?
On Aug 11, 2020, at 7:20 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: I had the same problem. Pulled the mast and found at the bottom of the mast the race was heavly corroded. Fell apart when removed. After sailing, I always rinsed the bearings but evidently not good enough. With the new bearings, I had forgot how easy the sail came in and out. The rigger recommended not only rinsing but a touch of a light oil. Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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We have a Catalina 445 with in mast furling. We have learned that difficulties pulling the sail out and furling has to do with the tension on the sail from the main halyard. Try loosening the halyard a little. I lubed the bearings this spring and experienced some difficulty in getting the main out. I adjusted the tension on the main halyard and the problem went away.
Rich Freeman s/v Patty K Too Hull No 91 Solomons, Maryland
Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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John Morawski <morawsu@...>
I had a rigger do it. But it looked pretty easy. Biggest problem was pulling the mast.
On Aug 11, 2020, at 6:38 PM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:
Thanks John How hard was it to change the bearings? Lee On Aug 11, 2020, at 7:20 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: I had the same problem. Pulled the mast and found at the bottom of the mast the race was heavly corroded. Fell apart when removed. After sailing, I always rinsed the bearings but evidently not good enough. With the new bearings, I had forgot how easy the sail came in and out. The rigger recommended not only rinsing but a touch of a light oil. Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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I agree with Rich. Loosen the halyard a couple inches. Spray “Sail Kote” on the bottom bearing. I sprayed liberally. Now mine works smooth and easy. No winches required. What will it hurt to try that before you have a mast pulled or replace a bearing. Good luck.
From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard Freeman Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:36 PM To: C400@catalina400-445.groups.io Subject: Re: [C400] In mast furling We have a Catalina 445 with in mast furling. We have learned that difficulties pulling the sail out and furling has to do with the tension on the sail from the main halyard. Try loosening the halyard a little. I lubed the bearings this spring and experienced some difficulty in getting the main out. I adjusted the tension on the main halyard and the problem went away. Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast? We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out. Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months. https://wwwwestmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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Before you pull the sail out or fuel in raise the boom with the topping lift. Note the cut of the foot of the sail relative to the boom angle - chances are you are attempting to pull it out at an angle with a mechanical disadvantage. Once the sail is out lower the boom and flatten the sail. Been doing this for years and works every time. Pardon my spelling - sent from my iPhone
On Aug 11, 2020, at 19:38, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:
Thanks John How hard was it to change the bearings? Lee On Aug 11, 2020, at 7:20 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: I had the same problem. Pulled the mast and found at the bottom of the mast the race was heavly corroded. Fell apart when removed. After sailing, I always rinsed the bearings but evidently not good enough. With the new bearings, I had forgot how easy the sail came in and out. The rigger recommended not only rinsing but a touch of a light oil. Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote: We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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Hull #164, in mast furling.
If my main halyard is slack at all my main jams when furling. Also, I keep the outhaul block on the boom well cleaned and lubricated with dry lube.
On Aug 11, 2020, at 6:09 PM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:
Hi All
Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look
for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
Thanks All
Lee
S/V Keelingtime #262
On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:40 PM, John Morawski < morawsu@...> wrote:
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We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor
out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1
Hi Ken
We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink.
In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it
for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina.
If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know.
Cheers
Lee
S/V Keelingtime #262
1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical
contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
S/v Luminosa
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Thanks to all of you for your advice. In my case it turns out that Rich and Jim were correct. I loosened the main halyard about 2 inches and like magic everything works fine.
I may still look into replacing the bearings in the off season. Does anyone know who manufactures the in mast furling system
Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262
On Aug 11, 2020, at 8:58 PM, Jim King via groups.io < c130king@...> wrote: I agree with Rich. Loosen the halyard a couple inches. Spray “Sail Kote” on the bottom bearing. I sprayed liberally. Now mine works smooth and easy. No winches required. What will it hurt to try that before you have a mast pulled or replace a bearing. Good luck. We have a Catalina 445 with in mast furling. We have learned that difficulties pulling the sail out and furling has to do with the tension on the sail from the main halyard. Try loosening the halyard a little. I lubed the bearings this spring and experienced some difficulty in getting the main out. I adjusted the tension on the main halyard and the problem went away. Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast? We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out. Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months. https://wwwwestmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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Lee,
Catalina used Sparcraft out of Charleston, SC on Hull 245.
Ken
From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:46 AM
To: C400@catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@catalina400-445.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [C400] In mast furling
Thanks to all of you for your advice. In my case it turns out that Rich and Jim were correct. I loosened the main halyard about 2 inches and like magic everything works fine.
I may still look into replacing the bearings in the off season. Does anyone know who manufactures the in mast furling system
Cheers
Lee
S/V Keelingtime #262
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I agree with Rich. Loosen the halyard a couple inches. Spray “Sail Kote” on the bottom bearing. I sprayed liberally. Now mine works smooth and easy. No winches required.
What will it hurt to try that before you have a mast pulled or replace a bearing.
Good luck.
We have a Catalina 445 with in mast furling. We have learned that difficulties pulling the sail out and furling has to do with the tension on the sail from the main halyard. Try loosening the halyard a little. I lubed the bearings this spring and experienced
some difficulty in getting the main out. I adjusted the tension on the main halyard and the problem went away.
Hi All
Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for
or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://wwwwestmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1
Hi Ken
We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink.
In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes
care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina.
If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know.
Cheers
Lee
S/V Keelingtime #262
1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank,
experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
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On Aug 12, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Ken < kdg_1@...> wrote:
Lee,
Catalina used Sparcraft out of Charleston, SC on Hull 245.
Ken
Thanks to all of you for your advice. In my case it turns out that Rich and Jim were correct. I loosened the main halyard about 2 inches and like magic everything works fine.
I may still look into replacing the bearings in the off season. Does anyone know who manufactures the in mast furling system
Cheers
Lee
S/V Keelingtime #262
I agree with Rich. Loosen the halyard a couple inches. Spray “Sail Kote” on the bottom bearing. I sprayed liberally. Now mine works smooth and easy. No winches required.
What will it hurt to try that before you have a mast pulled or replace a bearing.
Good luck.
We have a Catalina 445 with in mast furling. We have learned that difficulties pulling the sail out and furling has to do with the tension on the sail from the main halyard. Try loosening the halyard a little. I lubed the bearings this spring and experienced
some difficulty in getting the main out. I adjusted the tension on the main halyard and the problem went away.
Hi All
Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for
or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast?
We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out.
Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months.
https://wwwwestmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1
Hi Ken
We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink.
In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes
care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina.
If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know.
Cheers
Lee
S/V Keelingtime #262
1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank,
experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
S/v Luminosa
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quevillon gaetan <quevillon_gaetan@...>
Hello Les
I order few times parts about mast from Rig-Rite, I think they have almost everything about mast. In their website you can find a lot of drawing where you can see ail the parts and number. They work in old fashion for order by fax but they are fast for delivery.
Gaétan
-- Gaetan Quevillon Selena 1 Hull 115
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Hank Lewis <hslewis2@...>
Thanks Jim.
Where are the bearings and how did you access them to spray them?
Hank #306
On Aug 11, 2020, at 5:58 PM, Jim King via groups.io <c130king@...> wrote:
I agree with Rich. Loosen the halyard a couple inches. Spray “Sail Kote” on the bottom bearing. I sprayed liberally. Now mine works smooth and easy. No winches required. What will it hurt to try that before you have a mast pulled or replace a bearing. Good luck. From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:36 PM
To: C400@catalina400-445.groups.io
Subject: Re: [C400] In mast furling We have a Catalina 445 with in mast furling. We have learned that difficulties pulling the sail out and furling has to do with the tension on the sail from the main halyard. Try loosening the halyard a little. I lubed the bearings this spring and experienced some difficulty in getting the main out. I adjusted the tension on the main halyard and the problem went away. Hi All Our 2003 MKII (#262) has in mast furling and we are now having a difficult time pulling the sail out. By the feel of it I suspect there is an issue with the bearings. Has anyone replaced the bearings on this furling system? Any advice as to what to look for or possibly lubricate? Are there bearings at the top of the mast? We also had a problem of the water heater and even the other fresh water tanks smelling like sulfur when we were away for awhile. Used a cup of bleach per tank and ran through the water heater. Had to flush several times to get the bleach odor out. Found a product at West Marine that would keep the tanks fresh for months. https://wwwwestmarine.com/buy/west-marine--water-treatment-and-freshener-16oz--16731374?recordNum=1 Hi Ken We replaced our hot water tank several years ago. It wasn’t as big a job as I had feared. We decided to replace the 20 gallon tank with an 11 gallon tank. It was easier to get in and gave us more room under the sink. In terms of the sulphur smell we get that often. It is usually because you have contamination and bacteria starts to grow in the tanks and lines. We make up a solution of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the tanks and lines and leave it for 24 hours – takes care of the problem until we get our next batch of bad water from some marina. If you need details ion the tank we choose, I have that on file, just let me know. Cheers Lee S/V Keelingtime #262 1. Does anyone have problems with the hot water supply being filled with air/gas and smelling foul of sulphur? I’m wondering if I’ve got chemical contaminants in the tank, experiencing some sort of tank corrosion process that results in gas build up or lastly, a leak in the heating loop from the engine.
2. The tank shows general corrosion in the exterior and I’m wondering if anyone has done a hot water tank replacement?
Ken
S/v Luminosa
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On Aug 13, 2020, at 6:44 AM, quevillon gaetan via groups.io < quevillon_gaetan@...> wrote: Hello Les
I order few times parts about mast from Rig-Rite, I think they have almost everything about mast. In their website you can find a lot of drawing where you can see ail the parts and number. They work in old fashion for order by fax but they are fast for delivery.
Gaétan
-- Gaetan Quevillon Selena 1 Hull 115
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