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jimbo747
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Initially Posted - 05/30/2002 : 07:37:03

Firstly, thanks to all who helped with the dimensions of the balanced rudder.

I am finding remarkably hard to track down rudder fittings here in the UK - it seems that most transom hung rudders here are on dinghies, and if you want a more substantial one, you have to have it fabricated. Here, we call them pintles, i assume they are the same there.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a chandlery in the US thst supplies these. With shipping, they could still work out more cheaply than getting them fabricated - and if it takes them 4 weeks to arrive, then i guess i'll be putting the final layers of varnish on the new rudder.

Cheers all !

James
"Dream Weaver" J25, Hampshire, UK.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 : 08:59:31

www.catalinadirect.com

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Steve Madsen
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 : 09:03:31

James,

Catalina Direct,http://www.catalinadirect.com/ lists the top pintle(short w/hole) and bottom(long) for $12.60 each. These pintles are supposedly direct replacement parts for our rudders.

Or West Marine has a large assortment of rudder pintles. Page through this link to see what they offer.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/commerce/command/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=201& cgrfnbr=133& outlet=

Don Lucier, Northstar
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 05/30/2002 : 21:18:04

An advantage of Catalina Direct's pintles is that they fit the same holes--2-1/2" apart. Another is that they have much heavier stainless straps.

For strength and water resistance, I recommend that when you mount the new pintles, that you overdrill the holes by about three times the bolt diameter, fill with thickened epoxy, and then re-drill to the correct size. Catalina didn't do this, and the results have shown in many of the rudders I've seen.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT

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jimbo747
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 13:42:52

Anyone know if Catalina Direct have an email address ? The two phone numbers listed are not available from the UK.

Thanks

James.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 14:17:15

Hello again James!

They have an e-mail address but they rarely check it.

Try this phone number - 916.843.1970 and ask for Lindsey.

I have friends who own a C-25 and are traveling to your great country this summer. Where do you hail from? Maybe they could deliver your pintles.

Steve Madsen
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 15:50:27

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Anyone know if Catalina Direct have an email address ? The two phone numbers listed are not available from the UK.
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The 800 number is toll-free, so is only good in the US and Canada. Their tech support number, 916/843-1971, should work. They should be able to transfer you to sales and/or give you a number to reach them. If that doesn't work, let me know and I'll call them from here and post a number.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT

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jimbo747
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 16:36:45

Hey Steve,

I am based in Hampshire (south coast, about 1 hour from London).
I may take you up on the offer, depending on what commitment i can get from Catalina Direct.

Incidentally, if your friends fancy a day in the English Channel to try out the English variant of the Catalina - specifically the twin keel model - let me know. Crew are always welcome - although the beer tends to be warm (no fridge !)

James.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Hello again James!

They have an e-mail address but they rarely check it.

Try this phone number - 916.843.1970 and ask for Lindsey.

I have friends who own a C-25 and are traveling to your great country this summer. Where do you hail from? Maybe they could deliver your pintles.

Steve Madsen
#2428
OJ(Ode to Joy)

[url="http://catalina25-250.org/photo0.htm/"]<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/photo/ode075.jpg" border=0>[/url]
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jimbo747
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 16:37:50

Dave,

Thanks to you also.

James

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> 800 number is toll-free, so is only good in the US and Canada. Their tech support number, 916/843-1971, should work. They should be able to transfer you to sales and/or give you a number to reach them. If that doesn't work, let me know and I'll call them from here and post a number.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT
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