Pat-Thanks for the info. Very helpful--I may have a couple of more questions in
the future. Happy New Year-Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick R Ford<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Ron,
My engine is Type AC1WM single cyl 6hp SN LN25WP. Water cooled version
no longer made.I had it overhauled April 2004 while on the hard.
Water leak turned out to be a crack in the cylinder water jacket. Crack was
welded.
Cyl was pressure tested and rebored and EVERYTHING was replaced, Alternator--
starter-valves--piston--bearings--hoses--filters--etc--etc.
Parts $1025 Labor $1800 Sales tax $160 Total $2975. Removing and
reinstalling
the engine and complete new wiring and additioal in line diesel filters $1200
Grand total $4200
It runs great. On mine when you turn key on it's glow plug, I wait 1 minute
and
it starts instantly. A tank full of diesel fuel will last a couple of years.
My Marine dealer, where it's Winter stored, removed it. They disconnected
everything
and slid it forward on a plywood board and crane lifted it out the cabin
hatchway.
While the engine cave was empty I degreased and cleaned it. I sound
insullated the inside walls,access panels,ceiling, and door with 1 inch foam
heat shield. $200 for 9 feet and
roll of tape It is VERY quiet topside.
I had them load it into the trunk of my Taurus and I took it to an Industrial
deisel
in town. They did the overhaul. They still make Lister-Petter Air Cooled
engines
I think the engine might only weigh 150 to 200 lbs ??
I am very happy with the way it performs but I wish I would have repowered
with
at least 13 hp. This 6 hp just doesn't do it. Heavy seas and heading in with
4 people is not comfortable. I single hand 98 % of the time and it's fine. In
hindsight I think I could have moved up to 13 -- 16 hp for about $2000-$2500
more.
Good luck
Pat
Seabiscuit 3692
Port Washington, WI
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Johnson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 3:28 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Thanks Pat-Merry Xmas-Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick R Ford<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Ron,
I'm just on my out to the kids for Christmas. I'll be gone a couple of
days??
I'll send you what I can when I return. May a couple of pages full ? Mine
is also a AB1W.
Merry Christmas
Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Johnson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Patrick, thanks for the reply on
the Petter diesel overhaul. I would appreciate ANY information you can share
on the removal, repair and installation of your engine. I have disconnected
everything and am contemplating the actual removal. I plan to remove the
engine while the boat is in the slip. Do you have any idea on the weight of
the engine? The Petter is a AB1W. I have a 1973 Catalina 27 #1114. Thanks-Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick R Ford<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Ron,
I had my Petter overhauled 2 years ago.
Pat
Seabiscuit 3692
Port Washington, WI
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Johnson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Thanks for the info. I am also pulling out my old Petter diesel
for an overhaul. Has anyone done this?-Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Ron
See Bob Duerer web site
http://members.aol.com/bobdeurer/home.htm<http://members.aol.com/bobdeurer/home.htm>
I think he has pictures, etc. on removing a mast.
John Jennings
In a message dated 12/3/2007 11:51:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Ron, two (among many) methods come to mind:
1. Raft along side a buddy with a 35 to 40 footer and use one
of his halyards
2. On the Catalina web site there is a good example of a "gin
pole" type of arrangement that can be easily constructed out of common lumber.
Other than that it's not as big of a task as it would appear,
just have plenty of strong help, think it thru and go slow.
Mark, Gratis (6115)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Johnson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
I have a '73 and need to do some mast work. Since I have the
boat in a slip and have not yet dropped the mast, can you recommend a technique
?-Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Sailor Chef<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
Peter, I may have one on my salvage '73, I'll check
tomorrow morning and let
you know.
As far as the wiring, if yours come out the side of the
mast near deck
level, if so you can use the old wire to pull a new one. If
not it's not
that hard to drop the mast and go thru it to check for
other problems as
well.
Mark, Gartis (6115)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter A, Robson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL
PROTECTED]>>
To:
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>;
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 5:10 PM
Subject: catalina27-talk: Steaming light lens?
> Re: Looking for Steaming Light Lens:
>
> I'm wondering if anyone out there might have this [sent as
> attachment] type of steaming light on their Catalina 27
(mine is from
> 1976 or ''78). I watched from spreader level as the lens
of mine
> bounced into the murky ocean in slow motion. I'm hoping
to find a
> replacement lens.
>
> I've been through all the major mfgr's catalogues and I'm
certain it
> is no longer made, and I hate drilling extra holes in the
mast to
> install a different one.
>
> Also, I measured the voltage at the steaming light and it
was only
> about 4 volts, so obviously there is some wiring problem.
Hate to
> have to pull the mast to get at the wires. Can a new wire
be pulled
> through? Any ideas?
>
>
> Best,
>
> Peter
>
> Nesika
> Vancouver
>
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