It is nice to get much of the same good information from so may different people. There is a glow plug switch next to the key. 30 sec. is much longer than I have been holding it. I hold the switch when cranking but only for a few sec at a time. I will try holding the switch for 25 to 30 sec before hitting the starter.
Yes, there is a 2 bladed prop ( I guess I will ad a 3 bladed prop to the xmas list). I suspected there was a techiquen to backing up. I will give it a try. Thanks PS The vessel is docked on Keuka Lake (one of the Upstate NY finger lakes) -----Original Message----- From: Ralph E. Ahseln <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 29 May 2007 11:39 am Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: New Used Boat Hi, # 1... Do use the GLOW PLUG for approximately 30 seconds when you first start ? On the Universal, the fuel must be pre-heated with the Glow Plug. # 2... Most of us have Right Hand two bladed props. That means that there is a force always trying to turn the boat to the Right , when going forward. Called PROP WALK. In Reverse, the stern will Walk to the Left.. A "Secret" to moving a boat in tight areas is to... Apply SMALL power for ONLY a Second or two. Then take it OUT of gear and allow the boat to start moving. Then continue with SMALL Bursts of power, in gear, then OUT of gear.. until you are aligned .. Also Use as little helm as is necessary.. In strong Cross winds.. Cross your fingers.. LOL UW Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:25 AM Subject: catalina27-talk: New Used Boat I recently purchased a 1982 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel engine and pedestal steering. I have 2 major questions that maybe some one can help me with. #1 Once started, the engine runs great however, it will not start on its own. The batteries are new and the starter seems to crank strong. We need to give it a shot of starting spray each time we need to get her started and the engine roars to life. Common sense tells me this in not normal. Has any one had this issue? Are there any suggestions as to what may be wrong? #2 We are in a marina and I am accustom to our previous 22’ boat with an out board. It was easily maneuvered and backed out of the slip. I don’t even have to back out of a slip with the new boat I just need to back out 25 to 30 yards to open water. Here lies the problem. The boat seems to be very uncontrollable in reverse. Are there some guidelines to backing up without taking out half of the marina?? AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
