resources
documentation
Universal Diesel manuals
- Universal M25 Marine Diesel Owners Manual - Reality Check - PDF (2,391KB)
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Universal M-25 Marine Diesel engine Owners Manual - online at
marinedieseldirect
- Some differences from our original manual
- Universal M15, M25 Service manual (Publication #200151) - PDF (1,129KB)
- Universal M25, M25XP Parts Manual (Publication #200142) - PDF (1,632KB)
Universal M25, M25XP Service Bulletins
- SB 125 Oil Pressure Switches
- SB 136 HBW transmission shift lever
- SB 153 fuel pick up screens
- SB 155 Keyswitch maintenance
- SB 193 Universal M18, M25 and M25XP DC Alternator Mounting
- SB 195 Universal 2 to 3 inch heat exchanger upgrade
- SB 236 Universal diesel propulsion RPM ranges
- SB 242 manufacture date code
Hurth Transmission
- Hurth Transmission Owners manual
- Hurth Service Manual and Spare Parts List - PDF (2,856KB)
- Hurth Transmission info is also on page 41 in the Universal M25 Owners Manual
Catalina 36 Owner's Manual (PDF)
other documents (PDF's)
- Seaward Electric / Heat Exchanger Water Heater
- Racor spin-on fuel filter separator
- Adler Barbour Coldmachine Manual
- Autohelm 6000 Installation and Operating Handbook
- From practical-sailor.com [http://www.practical-sailor.com]
- Danforth anchors
- Groco HF Series Marine Toilet
- Jabsco Macerator 18590-0000
- NewMar ABC 12-25 Battery Charger manual
- Minn Kota 35 Trolling Motor diagram
- Edson pedestal
Reality Check docs (PDF's)
Destinations
southern california ports and destinations
- Oceanside Harbor
- Dana Point Harbor
- Dana Point Marina Company
- Avalon, Catalina Island
- Two Harbors, Catalina Island
- Newport Beach
Need work done?
sailboat maintenance and repair
- Horizon Marine Service Company - 619-702-8500
- Gary Kowal has been taking care of my boat for 20 years - fast, fair, and an unbelievable wealth of info
- Discount Marine (Avalon) - Desi Jones - 310-625-9862, VHF Ch 12, 16
- Some kind of boat problem in Avalon? Give Desi a call - mechanic, diver, Captain
canvas
- Memo's Custom Canvas, Chula Vista - 619-427-0605
- Guillermo and crew did lots of the canvas work for H&S Yachts and I am really happy with his service and my custom bimini
marine surveys
- Jarvie Marine Surveyors -
619-977-7992
- George Jarvie has been surveying all types of boats since 2003 - not only does he really know his stuff, you should see the salvage sailboat he rebuilt from the bottom up. Have him do a condition and value survey before you buy the boat and you'll know what you're getting into!
fire extinguisher annual maintenance
- Golden State Fire
Protection - 619-501-1715
- Their mobile unit will come to you at your marina for extinguisher annual service and maintenance. At $19.95 per unit, this service saves you time and money over the price of just buying a new one. Call them for pricing and discounts
More Boating Links
Maximum Hull Speed calculator
boat parts
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Edson steering system replacement parts
- Catalina Direct
- Curtain track clips, end stops and
track for the old style Catalina salon curtains - www.curtain-tracks.com
- The original track clips were stainless steel and rusted, I replaced those many years ago with nylon clips. Some broke when taking the track down to clean, ordered more from this company
generator
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Honda EU2000IA
- Best price I found for California was from Wisesales.com, you have to call for the price (Honda's policy). I paid $894.90 in 2010. Free shipping and no sales tax was the clincher on the deal. BTW - in the model name 2000IA, the I is for Inverter, and the A is for American market.
- Honda EU2000i User Manual
- My write-up on the Honda EU2000IA generator.
dinghy and parts
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www.SilverMarine.com Nemo AD 300 dinghy
- The Nordik dinghy is the label for this model sold through Costco - the 9'7" air deck model we bought was a great deal at $700 (ok, $699!), large enough to ferry both of us and our bikes at the same time and small enough to easily load on and off the boat.
- Nordik AD 300 Dinghy Owners manual
- Silver Marine AD 300 Dinghy Data Sheet
- The Nordik dinghy sold through Costco doesn't come with a cover, got mine at boatersworld.com
- My write-up on the Nordik dinghy.
clothing
- Art, Caps 'n Designs - custom
embroidery
- We have lots of caps, hoodies, and t-shirts with our Reality Check logo thanks to these folks. Love their work
-
Watership Wind performance hats ...I have the Vineyard Haven Wind
Performance Hat (medium) and it really does work GREAT in the wind
vessel documentation or registration
forums for sailing and on maintenance
sailboatowners.com
interesting boat projects and upgrades - how to's on pbase - Catalina 36 and Universal M-25
Diesel engine forum
Diesel engine tips
cruisersforum.com
Catalina 36 forum - c36ia.com
Catalina 34 forum - c34.org
