[C320-list] Cleaning blinds

[Diane Fowler via C320-list]

How do I find articles on cleaning blinds?

Thanks.

#948. Windy City

Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

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> On Apr 4, 2023, at 5:34 PM, P.F. Ross via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> I have installed the Weaver Snap Davits and have had good luck.
>
> David Swanson has a good article on the subject on the C320.org site, just
> do a search on his name. My boat is older and does not have the higher
> "seats" or whatever they are molded into the transom but the process is the
> same. Instructions from Weaver are complete and I had great help from
> Jason Fetting from the Weaver factory.
>
> I would say the most important part is getting the measurements correct for
> the drop heads which are the parts attached to the transom that hold the
> clips that you hook on to when docking. This is all covered in the Weaver
> installation instructions. I had to have one drop head remanufactured
> because I did not take a careful measurement with the dinghy loaded. This
> was not a big problem, just the cost and time of getting another drop
> head.
>
> These dimensions are important because they ensure that the dinghy yokes
> are at the correct elevation as you pull up to your boat. If yokes are too
> high, you must load down that side of the dinghy to engage with the drop
> head clips. Too low and you have a hard time in the other direction.
>
> And speaking of drop heads, we got the adjustable height models This allows
> us to have the clips at the optimum elevation when leaving and docking the
> dinghy and then allows us to raise the dinghy about a foot for better sea
> level clearance when cruising.
>
> I have seen some criticism about clipping in your dinghy in rough water and
> potential damage caused by davit drop heads hitting against the dingy
> tube. This does happen but I have never felt alarmed by this action due to
> the many rounded surfaces of the drop head. That said, docking can be
> challenging in rough water but the Admiral and I have our process down.
> Note that I have never had a more traditional type of davit system so I
> cannot say how the Weaver system compares.
>
> I do like having the dinghy stowed vertically since we have to pull away
> from our dock rather sharply and a dinghy hanging horizontally would make
> things more difficult.
>
> All just FYI. I am probably making this sound harder than it actually is.
> And again, I got excellent service and advice from the Weaver factory, good
> luck!
>
> Frank Ross
> Beta Wave #206
> Naples, FL
>
>> On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 12:46 AM Cheryl Dahl via C320-list <
>> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>> My neighbor in the slip next to me had a 320 and recently sold his boat and
>> went to the dark side with a Ranger tug .
>> He gave me his weaver snap up davits and stand off hardware for my boat. I
>> ordered the other parts needed for my boat. I didn’t have a dinghy but I
>> just ordered one today (8’-10 “ Achilles hypalon rib ) I have to glue the
>> pads for the yokes on the new inflatable and mount the quick connect plates
>> to my stern step . Anyone out there done this procedure ?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Steve Dahl
>> 97 -412 Sans Souci
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 3, 2023 at 1:54 PM Jeff Hecht via C320-list <
>> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I have hull 17 1993 I need to replace my water heater, but the 5 gallon
>>> ones are too big for the compartment. I had what I think is. A 3 gallon,
>>> but cannot find it anywhere Any suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Jeff Hecht
>>>
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>>>> 1. Re: Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking (Robert Dean)
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>>>> Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 16:49:05 +0000 (UTC)
>>>> From: Robert Dean <robr...@yahoo.com>
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>>>> I lube the shutoff cable with Boeshield T-9. I remove the T handle and
>>> the lock nut than tall nut and the plastic packing. I spray a little T-9
>> in
>>> to cable than? wiggle the cable than spray more T-9.? I also spray the
>>> other end of the cable.
>>>> Bob DeanJust Chillin 550
>>>> On Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 02:53:15 PM EDT, John Beck via C320-list <
>>> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>>>> WD 40
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:08 AM chuters via C320-list <
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>>>>> Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate or
>> reduce
>>> the
>>>>> heavy pull force needed to operate the fuel cut-off t-handle?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Jack97 #441
>>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jb
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>>>> Make sure there are no sharp bends.
>>>>
>>>> Pat
>>>> Pat Tormey
>>>> s/v Blues Skies
>>>> Newport RI
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>>> Robert Dean via C320-list
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>>>> Cc: Robert Dean <robr...@yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Cut-Off T-Handle Sticking
>>>>
>>>> I lube the shutoff cable with Boeshield T-9. I remove the T handle and
>>> the lock nut than tall nut and the plastic packing. I spray a little T-9
>> in
>>> to cable than? wiggle the cable than spray more T-9.? I also spray the
>>> other end of the cable.
>>>> Bob DeanJust Chillin 550
>>>> On Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 02:53:15 PM EDT, John Beck via C320-list <
>>> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> WD 40
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 11:08 AM chuters via C320-list <
>>> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Any insights on corrective action steps to take to eliminate or
>> reduce
>>>>> the heavy pull force needed to operate the fuel cut-off t-handle?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Jack97 #441
>>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jb
>>>>
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[Dave Hupe via C320-list]

Diane-
We brought ours home and gently washed them in our bathtub using Dawn detergent.  We gently agitated and brushed carefully with pretty good success. They were strong enough to take this handling. 
NOTE .... regarding posting in the discussion list.... I noticed that you "replied" to a different topic and changed your subject to "cleaning blinds" (which is good rather than blending it with the unrelated topic).  However, when you do this please delete the other topic information (I deleted it before answering you). Otherwise the postings get "messy" for everybody. 
Thanks,
Dave  Hupe 
1994 C320 #32

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On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 5:43 PM, Diane Fowler via C320-list<c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote: How do I find articles on cleaning blinds?

[Darren Hulbert via C320-list]

I did the same exact thing. Although I added bleach to really whiten them up.

#816

> On Apr 4, 2023, at 3:27 PM, Dave Hupe via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> Diane-

[Chris Burti via C320-list]

We had serious mildew on our current boat with the same ocean air blinds. RMR 86 and a pressure washer in the driveway and they turned out beautifully. They really are very rugged. YMMV Second point if your Velcro 1” discs have yellowed, they are available on line…makes a big improvement in looks.

Thanks,
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC