Helm Seat

Helm Seat – Home Made – Three Versions

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There are a number of other posts that suggest approaches to a helm seat for C380s.  Here are two more.

From Mike Gilmore of Morning Glory:

Mike used a Texaline Springfield low back folding coach seat #142232763 mounted on a swivel post mounted on the insert leading to the swim platform.  These are available from West Marine and other sources.

From Chuck and Nat Speicher s/v Trinity Hull #3387 
This is really simple, and cheap, ( about $30)  when traveling down the ICW last year, we realized the need for a helm seat as it’s just too many hours to stand.  We bought one of those shower seats, with the plastic seat and adjustable legs on amazon.  It fit perfectly on the seat behind the wheel, with out the cushion, we secured it to the back stantions with some ties to keep it from slipping. If it got really rough,

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Fridge

Diagnosing Fridge Problems

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From Rick Beauregard:

Thank you Dick Kollmann! www.kollmann-marine.com

To recap, my frig was cycling on for 5 seconds, then off for a minute or two, then on again, and not cooling. I found Dicks web site where he gives a detailed  diagnosis process for the Danfoss type compressors we have with the Alder Barbour frig, and others. Basically, these units are made up of five components: the compressor, the controller which turns it off and on, a thermostat, a cooling fan and radiator, and the cold plate and tubes.Often people jump to the conclusion that the compressor is bad before doing the complete diagnosis, or needs recharge. This is not the most likely failure unless the compressor has been tampered with.

Dick provides a diagnostic procedure for determining if the problem lies with the controller, thermostat, fan, power issues to the unit, or other problem. After going through this I

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Furler

Schaefer Jib Furler Issue

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A number of members have mentioned problems with early Schaefer Jib Furlers seizing up.  Note that you should never use petroleum based lubricants on Marlon bearings.

From Stan of Frankie Anne C380 #247 East Greenwich, RI:

I just had to fix the same issue.  The bearing design in the lower unit was changed at some point.  The newer models have, I believe, bearings in tracks rather than loose.  The unit still needs to be rinsed periodically but holds up better.  The lower swivel with the new design is available from Schaffer and costs about  $200. I opted to have a rigger do the work due to some complications but it’s a reasonable DIY job.

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Battery, Customizations, Electrical/Electronics, Solar Panels, Water Heater

Solar Panel Questions and Suggestions

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This is the first question I’ve seen that asks what to do with excess energy…

From George Anderson, C387 Sunlife, Gulfport Florida

I am in the midst of some systems upgrades and improvements on my C387 and put this out to the group. I am definitely adding solar panels and Blue Sky MPPT controllers are my preference in part due to of all of their products I have purchase over the last two boats they  have given not any problems, their customer service is great and they are made in the US in colorado.

The wind generator a Rutland 1200 delivers 3 phase AC  ( an advantage in having the ability to run smaller gauge wire for the arch to the controller )and comes with their own MPPT  controller which is capable of handling an additional Solar input as well as quiet ( one of my dock mates has one

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Engine, Heat Exchanger

Westerbeke Heat Exchanger

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There are a number of threads dealing with heat exchanger problems.  Here is an unusual one from Dauphine, C380 #160:

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Mast

380 Deckplate Photos – Source of Leak

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Water can get into the bilge through the mast and down the compression post.  There is a weep hole in the deck plate that often is obstructed so the only place for the water to go is into the boat.

The photo below is the bottom side of the deck plate.  If you look at this from the top, it looks like there are a number of weep holes around the sides but those objects are simply cutouts for the bolts.  The weep hole is the small grove at the top o the picture.  IMHO: It is too small and gets blocked easily.

From Mike and Morning Glory

 

Compression Post Deck Plate

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Customizations

NewTeak

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Several members have asked about installing NewTeak on their boat:

From Paul, hull 170:

I was reading some older posts from Cole about his nuteak flooring. I am sure i saw some pics a while back but can’t find them in any of the albums. Cole or anyone, just wondering how the product is holding up and how happy you have been with it? Any pics would be great as well. Thinking of this for a project this summer.

From Cole:

I can’t be happier. I get the pressure washer out a couple of times a year and it still looks great. It has better performance when wet and doesn’t get very hot.

 

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Engine

Spare Parts for Westerbeke B 42B Four

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There is a spare parts kit available for the Westerbeke B 42B:

https://www.westerbeke.com/Product/SPAREPARTSKITB42BFOUR/044856?productname=SPAREPARTSKITB42BFOUR&productid=542029E9DAF73B1CA82D7B30

Part Number Description Quantity Unit
011885 ZINC 1/4NPT x 1-3/4 2 EA
017263 FORM, DISTRIBUTOR LISTING 1 EA
022851 GASKET, EXCHANGER 2-3/4 IN 1 EA
024353 GLOWPLUG 12VDC 1 EA
030200 ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER 1 EA
030475 BELT, FAN 39.5 x O 1 EA
030538 INJECTOR 1 EA
030548 ELEMENT, FUEL LIFT PUMP FILTER 1 EA
033093 KIT, HARDWARE W13-33/35B-42B 1 EA
035299 BELT, COG 41.4 X O 1 EA
035450 FORM, SPARES & ACCESSORIES 1 EA
035828 FILTER, OIL 1 EA
041658 BOX, SPARE PARTS KIT 1 EA
043612 THERMOSTAT 160F 1 EA
044855 GASKET SET, COMPLETE 42B FOUR 1 EA
048076 FILTER, FUEL 80 MICRON 1 EA
048500 IMPELLER KIT 1 EA
049000 KIT, WATER PUMP 1 EA

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Uncategorized

Furling Main Issues

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A number of members have talked about problems with their furling main becoming difficult to pull out from the mast in spite of following recommendations of keeping tension on the outhaul when pulling it in and keeping the boom relatively at 90 degrees vis a vis the mast.

My experience with the same issue after 8 years of sailing my 387 was that the sail itself had stretched out such that it didn’t roll up tightly and consistently over the length of the sail.  This caused a bunching in the slot of the mast. For a while, I had to literally pull it out by hand.  North Sails finally diagnosed the problem for me.  A new sail solved the problem.  Recutting the old one was not cost effective.

I have also experienced the furling mechanism getting stuck when the main halyard is not tight and thus lets the hook on

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Engine

Fuel consumption on Westerbeke 42b

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Several members asked about expected fuel consumption on a C380.  The responses were pretty consistent:
It’s going to vary a bit depending on your prop set up and sea conditions.  My typical fuel consumption is better than on the chart Rich shared.  It is a matter of RPMs and the sweet spot for consumption versus boat speed for my boat is in the 2200-2500 RPM range.  I typically burn ~ .75 gallons per hour in that range and can make 6+knots.  
Mike
Morning Glory

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