Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Bowspirit for C-25		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

B.Jones
1st Mate

Member Avatar

39 Posts
Initially Posted - 08/14/2003 :  10:35:37  Show Profile
Has anyone seen or thought of installing a bowspirit on a Catalina 25? Some of the Catalina 27's (tall rigs) have a small bowspirit. I was thinking of doing this just for the aesthetics, not for any performance reasons. Was wondering if this was done should I move the head stay to the end of the bowspirit (about 2' extension) or not. If I did, how badly would this affect the performance, moving the CE forward. If too much of an adverse affect, would probably just install an anchor roller and leave the head stay (with furler) where it is.
Thanks for any opinions.
Bruce
S/V BellaSera #3538 TR/FK<i></i>
Edited by - on

Bill Holcomb
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
769 Posts
Response Posted - 08/14/2003 :  12:18:53  Show Profile
Hi Bruce,

I have not seen a C25 with a bowsprit - functional or otherwise. But, a few years ago a C250 skipper added one to his boat to help with flying his cruising spinnaker. Here's the link to the Tech Tips section of this website that shows his "lash-up".

http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech250/rypkema.html

Should you move the forestay forward?? I'd say no.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

bnpirate
1st Mate

Members Avatar

33 Posts
Response Posted - 08/14/2003 :  19:57:22  Show Profile
hi Bruce,
this is just my opinion but if you moved the stay forward it would change the angle and you would need to recut or have a new jib built.

I do think any boat looks better with a bow sprit though. I would be interested to know what it looks like when you're done.

Brian
Bella 84 sr/sk
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

pwhallon
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
694 Posts
Response Posted - 08/14/2003 :  20:22:46  Show Profile
Hi Gang,

There was a cool product called the "Kingsprit" marketed in the Mainsheet for awhile. It offered anchor storage and was made of Stainless steel.

Have any of you seen one?

PW



Edited by - pwhallon on 08/14/2003 20:24:54
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Dave B
Admiral

Members Avatar

Mali
863 Posts
Response Posted - 08/15/2003 :  11:24:12  Show Profile
To put the forestay on the sprit, you'll need to run a stay with a turnbuckle from the sprit down to a heavy fitting on the bow to take the load from the forestay. I also suspect your roller genny would have to be recut to raise the clew. I agree with Bill... Don't. The sprit can be a pretty anchor holder.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

B.Jones
1st Mate

Members Avatar

39 Posts
Response Posted - 08/16/2003 :  09:13:17  Show Profile
Thanks for the replies. I guess the overall opinion is to not attach the forestay to the bowsprit. I just wanted a bowsprit for the appearance. I like the look of an older boat with lots of teak. Trying to think of a few places on BellaSera to add some more teak. (I use Cetol so maintenance is no problem) Just in the planning stages right now.
Thanks
Bruce
"BellaSera" #3538 '83 TR/FK
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.