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Yeti Cooler? Let's see. I purchased one about a year ago. They are heavy. The interior volume is compromised by the thickness of the wall design. I do understand insulation but what most disappoints me, other than the outrageous price, is I do not see a noticeable improvement in cooling...

Let's see, at $250 per aluminum access plate system x 6, I'm already into the deal $1500 not including labor. The tops of my tanks are painted and the side walls are soundproof material covered so I can't see the actual metal. No signs of rust, paint bubbles, leaks. At least, nothing I can...

fuel issues Good morning, Next month, January, we'll remove and replumb fuel supply and return, starting with the extraction tubes in the tanks. We'll reuse the primary Racor filter bodies. Everything else goes. I'm going to have the tanks inspected and if necessary, I'll do the "polishing"...

Rats. I had a moment of hope there. I was not about to tear out the sound board on the off chance there were plates. Maybe, we the right inspection technology, we could see them from the inside, if they exist. I know the fuel polish guys will cut them into the tanks for big bucks and without...

Inspection plates? My tank sides are covered with sound deadening panels. I've never even considered that CHB's have inspection plates on their tanks. If anyone could confirm, I would certainly appreciate it. Steve

fuel issues Good afternoon Nick, I'm just about ready to begin dismantling and rebuilding my fuel system. I have rationalized that even if everything were working correctly, the age of the parts (fittings, copper tubing, ancient ball valves, obsolete pumps and who knows the condition of the...

Good evening all and thank you for your very good advice. In reading through your comments it strikes me that you all have had similar, if not identical, issues with fuel systems. If I had to bet, I would put my money on tank issues. Dipping the tanks, as I have neither sight tubes nor...

I agree. A failed cleat also becomes a murderous missile. I try to use as many separate cleats as possible, both on the boat and on the dock. Thereby reducing the actual load on any one feature, be it the cleat or the line itself. Wind on the bow or stern create a different circumstance...

We're told, and it is true, that 3 strand stretches more than double braid but double braid is a bit stronger. Double braid also has a softer hand and is less inclined to twist. When it comes to stretch overall with the use of snubbers. The 18" mooring snubbers (Sea Dog, West Marine, Taylor...

Ah yes, that's where the snubbers come into play. Well wrapped (4 turns) and 18" in length seem to be a good combination for allowing plenty of give. We recently encountered 45 kt winds at Friday Harbor. So strong that we needed the boat hook to pull us close enough to the upwind dock to...

Double braid 5/8" bow and stern with rubber snubbers. Spring line, same size, without snubber, CHB 34. The snubbers provide the necessary "give" and otherwise, keep the boat snug to the dock. Spring lines allow for limited front to back movement. Color is black. History says white plastics...

American Diesel also told me of the screen issue on the old CHB tank withdrawal tubes. I had a similar setup on a Carolina Classic. New boat, aluminum tanks no issues. Pulling the tubes should tell the story.

Pete good morning, I have not looked at that particular joint. My first move was to remove and replace the secondary filters and then I replaced the lift pump so I did get to the lower connection in the line but I don't recall messing with the upper connection at the filter housing. We also...

No, my primary filters are the 200 series (215 or 230) with built-in priming pump. Spin-on replacement filters and see-through plastic bowl. That should be changed out to metal to meet current regs.

Good evening, Late June, we ran the boat from Kalama down to Ilwaco then up to Port Townsend and finally off to Tacoma. 3 1/2 days with overnights in Ilwaco and Port Townsend. All without incident. No filter changes. Two 30 mile outings around Tacoma during July and August. Next big trip...

Great comments and suggestions from you all. Thank you. Steve

Yes, Racor filter changed out to alternate fuel line (with new filter)after the trip up from the river. That 400 mile voyage required no filter changes and we certainly expected to do several. The see through bowl (don't tell the CG) still looks clean with little or no water, fuel looks clean...

I like that idea. We could temporarily use clear tube between the 3/8" hose end and lift pump. That isolates everything up to the lift pump, secondary filters and injection pump

Thank you all for comments. Details are: Single Lehman 2715E, Primary filters 30 micron, secondary filters 10 micron. American Diesel says if air got in the line I would not be able to restart without bleeding. tank vents both discharge during fueling (don't tell the CG). I do have a vacuum...

Good morning all, I'm Steve Puglisi and my bride, Kathy, and I are new to trawler life. We recently purchased a 1976 CHB 34 and have now piloted her down the Columbia River, up to Tacoma and just last month, our first ventures up to the San Juan Islands. All good except. Twice now, engine...