I have been reading that the standard wiring harness on the Catalina 30 should be upgraded. Has anyone done this job? Where did you purchase the new harness?
Wiring Harness
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Maybe just the engine harness
I have a 1987 C30 Mk11. The surveyer told me the engine harness should be replaced. The main problem is a 6 pin connector that can give trouble at the wrong time. Mine already had the connector removed and is now hard wired. After I bought the boat, I found a new harness in the bottom of a locker (It is still in the original bag). Looks like a catalina part. You could try Catalina Direct. I am not near to the boat for a few days but I can get you the number if needed. Oh yes. the engine I have is a Universal 23 Hp Diesel. As for the remaining harness it does the job. If I had more time I would upgrade the panel and start rewiring. Looks like a big job and I have others ahead on my list. Fair Winds
I have a 1987 C30 Mk11. The surveyer told me the engine harness should be replaced. The main problem is a 6 pin connector that can give trouble at the wrong time. Mine already had the connector removed and is now hard wired. After I bought the boat, I found a new harness in the bottom of a locker (It is still in the original bag). Looks like a catalina part. You could try Catalina Direct. I am not near to the boat for a few days but I can get you the number if needed. Oh yes. the engine I have is a Universal 23 Hp Diesel. As for the remaining harness it does the job. If I had more time I would upgrade the panel and start rewiring. Looks like a big job and I have others ahead on my list. Fair Winds
Just discussed this last week
Do an archive search on wiring harness. Try this: http://archives.sailboatowners.com/pviewarch.htm?fno=20&sku=2005324114936.92&id=366379&ptl=#2005325085349.26 Unless the wiring is hard wired AT BOTH ENDS, you have a potential problem with the engine starting all by itself! Plus, if you still have the ammeter, with a diesel, you're sending the current to heat the glow plugs all the way to the cockpit panel.
Do an archive search on wiring harness. Try this: http://archives.sailboatowners.com/pviewarch.htm?fno=20&sku=2005324114936.92&id=366379&ptl=#2005325085349.26 Unless the wiring is hard wired AT BOTH ENDS, you have a potential problem with the engine starting all by itself! Plus, if you still have the ammeter, with a diesel, you're sending the current to heat the glow plugs all the way to the cockpit panel.
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