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Baling wire I use bailing wire, use as much as you want to be safe. Visually Check it everyday because you will see it get used up. But very strong and take some time to bust free but a constant tension on a hung anchor will eventually win and break free. Now days you can get rust free...

We get what we voted for Unfortunately, this is thier plan.. Make fuel cost so much we won't and can't use it. After all, we have only 12 years until New York is under water.. Wait, that was 3 years ago.. OK.. 9 years left.

Thanks all. I sent the pump to seatech in San Diego, great turn around time under 270.00 for the rebuild. Seems the pump was previously rebuilt and they pjt one bearing in backwards. Anyway, wasn't much air in the system... The top of my pump had two little allen screws one for each...

I sent the pump to seatech in San Diego, hope to get it back soon and go fishing! Thanks all. Hopefully I can get the new pump in and the properly bleed the system.

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Thanks Ray, think Im about to hire someone (ugg) because my tank has no bleeder valves only two small plugs on the top of the steering pump. I bought a fill kit for filling the upper helm bit the plug is the wrong size to match up with the kits male plug adapter / hose.

http://assets.suredone.com/2622/media-pics/sd29819-teleflex-seastar-hynautic-reservoir-capacity-2-quart-hp5810hy-md.jpg I have that same Reservoir, But I can not read the bleeding instructions on it because it is worn. Does anyone have a clear image or copy paste those instructions? I am...

Thanks! I definitely see Hynautic on the Reservoir and it is currently at 1/4 tank with 11 psi. I will try to contact them tomorrow. My fear was a rebuild would take weeks to het back.

So upper helm is leaking through the steering wheel shaft and it feels clunky.. But I can not find any identification verification to look up a replacement or a rebuild kit option.. Its square and aluminum.. I don't know how to post a pic here... Anyone have a clue what pump it is?

I see the boat.. From what I see.. I like.. Pull that trigger.. Jump in and enjoy. Where is home port going to be?

Welcome and Congrats. As previously mentioned fuel tanks will be something to look at. I spent a year searching for a Californian and noticed.. Guessing more than half had already been changed out. But that isn't a gage you can bank on, in other words it all depends on boat history. I...

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Thank you all, it has been a long beginning of a whole new way of life. I have wanted this for a long time.. And it has finally started. Now I just need to finish up in the yard and get her in the water and home to her slip in Santa Barbara. I am trying to post a simple daily log on my IG...

After a year of research and searching for my Dream Boat, yes a Californian 34 Sedan LRC.. I Zeroed in on this one. Her home will be in Santa Barbara Ca and of course I had to find the right boat that happened to live on Lake Travis Austin Texas. I strapped my N95 mask tightly on my face and...

Still, lots of moving parts, but if all goes as planned (and it will)?it should be on truck Monday heading my way. Here was my first real look at her; https://youtu.be/nk4v1oNT2PY

I found my Boat ! Hey FalconPilot or anyone with similar or better options for turning the bunks into more of a master State room with a bigger bed. Falcon, when I was looking at that boat in Ventura I really liked the set up and plan to do about the same to mine. Can you post or send me...

Yes it Does, Thank you ! I should have the boat in the yard late next week. Will keep you posted

Thanks, if I already owned the boat I may do it myself.. But going to hire someone to do it after I get oil samples back. I'm expecting the port oil to have a bit of fuel in the oil if it is in fact a bad injector that would make sense. Then if no red flags in the oil samples I will pay to...

Mechanic update : Today had a Cat mechanic, knows his stuff spent a couple hours. So far all looking good, with the exception of cylinder 1 or 3 injector needing to be replaced. Will probably change all and do the timing at the same time. Very little white smoke. Hopefully oil samples come...

I just want to say, You guys are Awesome ! Thank you for all this great information. I am flying out to meet a Caterpillar employed Mechanic next Friday. I couldn't afford to pay the Marine Cat mechanic to meet me there but this is the next best thing, Plus we will be able to call his Marine...

I am going to hold my most thoughts for now. I just want you all to know, The name of this thread be, "Freak Accident with tragic results" My first job in Santa Barbara in the late 80s I was the 2nd Captain. My 1st full time Job was on the sister ship and is what made it possible for me to...

That is a LOT of boat for a 42! How are those 3208s treating you? I am assuming they are the 3208NA's? Is that really 1900 hours I see? Is that lifetime total? How hard to you run them or cruise them?

This is my exact plan Dave, Thanks ! Will keep you all posted

First, Let me say a sincere THANK YOU for all your input, it is much appreciated and I hope to help others once I setting into my new boat. It has been a lot of work to get here and a lot more to come.. but once I get her in my slip I know it will all be worth it.. I'm STOKED. Thanks Dave Dave...

Hello all, After my LONG search, I have found the boat I want to buy. It has twin Cat 3208's (I believe the 3208NA - 210 hp stock on the CA 34 1984 model) Owner says the 1984 boat has original hours of only 1500. I realize, a motor well taken care of that has 5k hours can easily be in...