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Roamer
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Initially Posted - 09/17/2018 :  20:19:23  Show Profile
I've been going through my boat cleaning and inspecting, replacing old rope, etc. I found the original Catalina Yachts nameplate in the back of a drawer, but have no idea where it was originally installed. Also, it looks like it had some paint down in the lettering, but it's all gone now. What did they originally look like? And here's a dumb question: I have the old Aqua Signal series 25 anchor light on top of the mast. I can't get the light open, and can't find any instructions anywhere. What's the trick?

Thx, Roamer
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islander
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Response Posted - 09/18/2018 :  04:42:27  Show Profile
If its the metal plate it should have the boats VIN# on it also. Its mounted to the transom below the tiller. you can see it in this photo. The aqua signal light at the top of the mast Just unscrews by grabbing the black top cap and clear lens and turning it. It should unscrew from the black base. Might be a little stuck so some WD40 might help.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


Edited by - islander on 09/18/2018 05:14:45
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keats
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Response Posted - 09/18/2018 :  07:40:33  Show Profile
Good time to replace that festoon bulb with an LED. Costs a few bucks but you'll never have to worry about it burning out.
Tim Keating
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sethp001
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Response Posted - 09/18/2018 :  09:10:03  Show Profile
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Originally posted by islander

If its the metal plate it should have the boats VIN# on it also. Its mounted to the transom below the tiller. you can see it in this photo. The aqua signal light at the top of the mast Just unscrews by grabbing the black top cap and clear lens and turning it. It should unscrew from the black base. Might be a little stuck so some WD40 might help.




Scott, I'm always impressed with how clean your boat is whenever you post a photo. I often get to my boat and it looks like a garbage scow. Maybe I'm too close to trees... How often do clean your deck to keep it looking so nice?


Seth
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islander
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Response Posted - 09/18/2018 :  10:26:43  Show Profile
Seth, Thanks. Usually I wash it when it's first put in then once or twice during the season then again just before haul out. I'm retired so it gives me something to do when there's no wind. Keep in mind that photos hide many ills!
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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Roamer
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Response Posted - 09/19/2018 :  07:48:27  Show Profile
Thx for the advice. Got cap off anchor light with WD40. One wire not connected, bulb broken, corroded. Replacing.
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Response Posted - 09/19/2018 :  17:17:14  Show Profile
The replacement fixtures are relatively inexpensive. It’s well worth the cost because taking down the mast is such a royal pain!
Bruce Ross
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