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Bittersweet but the boat is sold. Thanks to all who have helped over the years. Matt

Hi Ilka, I sent you a PM. Matt

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Manufacturer: Californian Year, Model, Length: 1981 LRC 34 Price: $32,500 Location: Huntington Beach, CA PM here for more information and photos Unfortunately, a daughter in a private college and a wife with a major back issue necessitates the sale of our Californian. 1981 34 Californian...

Ricky, What type of system is it? Are you sure you needed to add fluid or could it have just been air pressure? Mine is a Hynautic system and there are sight glasses on the reservoir that allow me to see the fluid level. I too have had to pump mine up (once about 18 months into my eight...

Peter, I’ve been praying for you and your family. Hope things get better.

I do the same.

I confirmed that it’ll work. It’s a 1 1/2” by 1 1/2” nut for a slip joint The one I got was a Lasco part # 03-1835 and they have them at Springdale Ace Hardware (Springdale and Edinger in Huntington Beach) but I bet any Ace hardware would have them. Good luck. Let me know if you ever want...

Welcome aboard! I am dealing with this exact problem on my Californian as well and the project is slated for this weekend. The threaded drain flange you can feel is a standard plumbing fitting (I don’t recall the exact size but I believe it is a sink size). If you take the corroded nut to any...

On my 3208 NA CATs (1981 vintage), there are anodes at each end of the heat exchanger (one in each bonnet). i believe there is one other plug in the bonnet where the raw water initially comes in but any regular zinc hits the divider in the bonnet and won't screw in so I treat that one like a...

Gabe, can you post pics of the two panels? Thanks

Al, My initial projects involve relocating a weaver dinghy davit on my swim step. I believe the step is form-cored and I'll need to patch/fill the old holes and create a solid base for the new holes. After following another thread here on mounting to cored decks, I figured epoxy was the best...

Thanks! Good info.

Thanks all for the information! You've provided really helpful input and I appreciate it. Also, (something new to me) I was not aware there were UV-resistant hardeners.

I've been reading and learning a bunch about epoxy. Seems like miracle stuff for some applications and I can't believe I've gone this long without using it. I'm about to take the first steps and was looking for recommendations from those more experienced than I am (that means pretty much...

Actually (surprisingly), it’s not too bad - even with 3208 Cats (big V8 diesels). There’s room on the outside for me to crawl to change the zincs in the exhaust elbows (I’m on top of my battery banks while doing it). I’m by no means a small guy either. I can only imagine there’d be more room...

I echo what others say about the boat. Well-built and very livable. I can’t speak to the engines as I have the Cats in mine. Seems like I can’t go on a trip without someone approaching me to tell me how great a Californian is, or how their previous boat was a Californian and they miss it, or...

Michael D, Where did you find a remote watering system for less than $30? All the ones I’ve been looking at have been $150+

And I’ll help you eliminate the source of the odor!!!

Ned, I have twin 3208NA engines in my boat and change the impellers without taking the pumps off the engine. Is it tight? Yes, a bit, but doable. I take off the rear cover, being careful not to lose the small bolts that hold on the cover. I then use a pair of pliers to grab the impeller by the...

I have used wheels like these (not this exact one, but similar) in the past with very good luck. No chemical odor and no damage to the paint or fiberglass...

I have Weaver Davits for my inflatable and an outboard bracket on the swimstep where I store my 6HP 4stroke Nissan (Tohatsu) outboard. The weight has not been an issue in my experience. The transom (like the hull) of the 34LRC is thick solid fiberglass and seems to be up the task.

I've used them extensively at home. They work really well and it's nice to have the ability to take the wires out and reconnect if needed. They are much more secure than wire nuts. I'm embarrassed to say I've never thought about using them on the boat....but I will now!

We also have a Rex but not the zig zag model. It seems to work fine. Probably not as nice as the Sailrite but it is substantially less expensive and gets the job done. We bought it on eBay (I believe) several years ago but only finally broke it out during the pandemic down time. While a...

I've always used the OE impellers for my raw water pumps. the last time I had them changed by someone else (it was a last-minute time thing, I normally do them myself). When I changed them this time, I found they had used a Kashiyama impeller. At first I was a bit upset, but then I started...