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Why Join C36IA?
C36IA Members have access to:
1. JibSheet E-Magazine
2. Mainsheet Magazine
3. Vendor Discounts
4. Online Reference Manuals
5. Tech Notes CD covering the past 25 years (with 3 year memberships)
6. Personalized Tech Support to solve problems (both MkI and MkII)
7. Free Classified Ad postings
8. Specialized Tool Borrowing, saving members over $25,000 to date.
9. Dozens of searchable upgrade articles on an outstanding website (according to BoatUS: http://www.boatus.com/jackhornor/sail/catalina36.asp )
10. E-mail list server
11. Forums/Message Board
C36IA Forums
This site contains a set of forums where you can discuss topics, including cruising, maintenance, buying or selling a C36, and many more.
To enter the forums, use this link: http://www.c36ia.com/forums.
If you are logged into this web site, then you should not have to log in again for the forums.
The old message board is still accessible at the link below. It is currently in a "read only" mode. It contains tons of info, and can easily be searched. New postings should be made in the new forums. We are working on archiving content to this website.
http://www.catalina36.org/6/ubb.x
Shelf for Cupboard above Hanging Locker
by Dennis Hammond
Installing a "Down" Windlass Switch
by John Reimann
My boat came with a Maxwell Freedom 800 Windlass, which only had an “up” switch. To lower the anchor, I had to loosen the nut on top of the windlass and pull the chain through. Sometimes it would bind up and sometimes I loosened it too much. I decided to install a second foot switch for “down”. I talked with Maxwell, and they told me I’d also need to install a solenoid.
Electric Head Conversion
by Bill Miller
This is the kit. It includes all kinds of fittings, hose clamps, bolts and most important, the turning elbow. Also note the water filter in the upper left part of the picture. This is to filter out all those kritters that smell up the toilet. Wiring is straight forward. A red and black wire feed with a push button switch.
E-Mail List Has Changed!
Our email mailing list (c36list@catalina36.org) has been replaced. The new address is c36list@c36ia.com. Subscribing and unsubscribing are now different, too. Majordomo was killed in battle. For complete instructions, go here.
You must subscribe to the list first, and not simply send an email to the new address. If you do not subscribe first, your message will get "bounced".
Also, don't forget that if you have a question that needs answering, Ask the Experts and The Forums are a great source of info.
Alex Lynch,
Webmaster
Cutless Bearing Removal Tool - Helpful Hints
by Bill Boggs
Palmetto Moon has a new cutless bearing!
Lessons learned for my experience:
1. Take help - I did it by myself but it would be far better to have another set of hands, and two sets wouldn't hurt.
2. Wear Gloves. I didn't and have a dime sized hole in the palm of my hand.
Portlight Joint Replacement
Here is a PDF on replacing the joints on leaking portlights. A good thing to try before pulling out a leaking portlight.
Jack Montani
Solstice #1598
Lake Texoma, TX
