en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:06:15 -0600 vicecommodore@catalina-capri-25s.org 60 Association Forum http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/ Association Forum http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum// http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/images/main_logothree.gif Association Forum RSS Feed 144 47 Removing Stipe adheasive Stinkpotter http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=24507&REPLY_ID=194876 General Sailing Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:53:41 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24507 Quote:
This probably won't do very well for very old adhesive, but I generally find the best way to remove tape adhesive is with the very same tape--simply "blotting" the residue with the sticky side of the tape. Little by little, the residue lifts off (usually).]]> North Direct Novi http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=24506&REPLY_ID=194875 Catalina 25 Specific Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:43:31 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24506 Quote:
I bought a new NorDac lose foot main through North Direct this fall and I'm very happy.

The sail was cut and constructed offshore (china?) and was shipped to my local North loft for the finishing touches (insignia, tack ring position, clew lug size etc.) I took about 5 weeks for delivery. They didn't come out with me for a test sail (or take me to lunch[:D]) but they did ask me to take some pictures of the sail in action so they could be sure the fit was good and give me some tuning tips.

The cost was $1100can delivered which is very comparable to the CD costs after shipping and customs duty and taxes get added.

I'm budgeting for a new 135% for 2013 and it will be a North sail again,]]> An Invitiation to MEMBERSHIP Steve Milby http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=20321&REPLY_ID=194873 Membership Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:36:00 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20321 Quote:
The notice of renewal form says I can pay my dues online with Paypal, but I can't find anything on our website where I can do it. Please tell me how I can do so. (If I need to log into the "members only" section, I'll also need you to furnish me my username and password. My old one doesn't seem to work anymore.)

Thanks!]]> Name that Boat! Stinkpotter http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=24470&REPLY_ID=194872 Catalina 25 Specific Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:31:37 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24470 Quote:
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Originally posted by GaryB

..."quicherbichin"...
...pronounced KEESH-ay-bee-SHON?]]> mainsail furler GaryB http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=24503&REPLY_ID=194868 General Sailing Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:04:13 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24503 Quote:
There used to be an O'Day 28 or 30 a couple of slips over from me than had the CDI main furler. I took some pictures but I'm not sure where they are now. If I find them I'll post here.]]> Catalina 25-Wing Keel GaryB http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=24502&REPLY_ID=194867 Swap Meet Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:52:03 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24502 Quote:
Where are you located?]]> Stars and Stripes Anniversary Special delliottg http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=24504&REPLY_ID=194864 General Sailing Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:14:23 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24504 Quote:
It's titled "Stars and stripes anniversary", I just found it and set our DVR to record it this afternoon. Unfortunately we'll be en route to another Chinese New Year's party, so we won't be able to watch it "live".

Thanks for the head's up.

I was able to go watch some of the '88 races in San Diego between Stars & Stripes and KZ1. Prior to the race, we were sailing out of San Diego harbor and came upon S&S practicing along Point Loma. We were in a Catalina 35 making maybe 6 knots, they passed us like we were standing still. They were flying a rail on the catamaran at the time, very impressive to watch.]]> DIY LED Dome Light for $5.98 RhythmDoctor http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=23016&REPLY_ID=194843 General Sailing Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:07:32 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23016 Quote:
I bought battery powered puck lights at Amazon for various places that were not well illuminated already:

[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41hT5uT2k-L._SL500_AA300_PIbundle-3,TopRight,0,0_AA300_SH20_.jpg[/img]


They are running off of AA batteries.

I wanted to replace three of my OEM house lights, since they consumed a lot of current, the switches were getting flaky and/or the lenses had developed cracks. I went with the marine ones at Catalina Direct. Although more costly, they had the white-red selection switch. Initially I regretted that extra cost (after I learned about cheaper alternatives), but we ended up doing a lot of night sailing last summer, and it was nice to be able to just leave the red lights on all the time while sailing without worrying about the battery draining down too far. If you do night sailing, I think the extra cost of these marine lights is worth it because of the low-consumption red LEDs. Be warned that while CD says that they are the exact same base as the incandescent ones used by Catalina, the screw holes are clocked about 45 degrees, so you'll need to make new screw holes. Also the spectral distribution of LEDs is very narrow, which means you will not see colors very well. It's best to have a couple incandescent lights somewhere on the boat just in case you need to discriminate colors on a chart, magazine, or book.

For the fourth light in the aft berth (which does not need red light), I bought a couple of festoon bulbs from DealExtreme to go in the existing fixture. So far they seem to work fine. Note that they are direction dependent, so you'll have a 50% chance of getting it right, and have to flip them if you don't:

[img]http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_5526_1.jpg[/img]

If someone finds a link for red festoon bulbs, please post a link. With these white ones and some red ones, there is the possibility of a low-cost LED upgrade using the existing OEM fixtures.

]]> 1978 C25 Dalla Area Joe Diver http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24505 Swap Meet Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:54 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24505
1978 C25 $5500

I have no interest or connection to this....just saw it...thought I'd share it....]]> Cetol Natural Teak...nice results dlucier http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=22382&REPLY_ID=194862 Catalina 25 Specific Forum Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:08:31 -0600 http://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22382 Quote:
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Originally posted by Stinkpotter

quote:
Originally posted by dlucier

When I was in the Navy, aboard ship there were plenty of ladders with steps, but there were no stairs.
Maybe that's another difference between a ship and a boat.


The answer.


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