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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 10/24/2007 :  16:40:09  Show Profile
Does anyone know the height above deck of the Steaming/Deck Light Fixture and which bulbs they use? I don't have access to the Owners Manual for a few days and I'm trying to get all the necesary parts together in advance.

GaryB
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah, TX

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  16:56:12  Show Profile
Gary - when I rewired my mast I fabricated the wiring harness to "split" at 17' and the steaming light lined up perfectly. Sorry, I don't know what bulb Catalina used as I bought a new fixture.
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  20:36:47  Show Profile


on my boat, Catalina used #93 automotive bulbs.
single pole, with even (not offset) posts
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ilnadi
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  21:16:06  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by GaryB</i>
<br />Does anyone know the height above deck of the Steaming/Deck Light Fixture and which bulbs they use? I don't have access to the Owners Manual for a few days and I'm trying to get all the necesary parts together in advance.

GaryB
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah, TX
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Don't know about the height but according to the manual (http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/manbro/pictures/4-2-4.gif) The bow light is Festoon and the deck light is halogen (which is exactly what our '89 has, so should yours). If you go to CatalinaDirect they have replacement bulbs listed by year and location.

CD also has a replacement mast wiring harness which I used to replace the original while tearing up the lights.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  21:18:52  Show Profile
Thank you gentleman! This will help.

I know this is going to sound crazy and I probably won't do it but I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to strap an extension ladder to the mast so they could work on the spreaders or this light? I was thinking of fabricating a couple of "saddles" that would slide around the mast (1-near the top and 1-near the bottom)and then use several ratchet straps to pull the ladder tight against the mast.

My boat is the water and I don't have a trailer and don't feel like paying $175.00 to have the boat hauled just so I can replace a light bulb.

I know, I know, it's crazy but then again I've been called that before! Any and all opinions are welcome!

GaryB
'89 SR/WK # 5862
Kemah, TX
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  21:40:36  Show Profile
Been there done that. be sure and put a piece of carpet on the deck to prevent damage. You don't have to get fancy to secure the ladder I just used 1/2 inch dock line at the top and about half way down. Clove hitch around the mast then two taught line hitches around the ladder which allow adjustment to keep it square to the mast. I don't do this all the time, but have done it enough to feel secure in doing it. Forgot, when climbing be sure and use a safety line. I use the main halyard while the General keeps it taught around the winch.
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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  21:45:56  Show Profile  Visit ddlyle's Homepage
While I haven't done it yet, I too think one could safely go up a ladder that was tied off and steadied by a mate standing at the base.
I wouldn't lean too far over reaching for the spreaders.
Some have said that in a decent slip (with a walkway in the right place) one can step the mast at dock.
Good luck, be safe.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 10/24/2007 :  22:06:48  Show Profile
How hard is it to actually get to the bulbs on these fixtures and what tools do I need to get the fixture open?

GaryB
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 10/25/2007 :  13:36:07  Show Profile
I replaced mine last spring, while on the trailer with the mast down. It was a simple job, completed with a philips screwdriver and a new bulb.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 10/26/2007 :  15:13:17  Show Profile
frog0911,

Did you have the ladder straight up the mast or did you lean it against the mst and tehn secure it?

GaryB
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 10/26/2007 :  20:08:37  Show Profile
I had the foot about three feet away. The foot was tied to the mast so it would not slip out. Then laid the ladder against the mast went up half way and tied the center off with some slack. Then extended the ladder about three feet above the spreaders. When you extend the ladder it will move the center away from the mast and tighten the center support. I use to use this method to go to the top, but the center support was tied at the spreaders then when I got to the top I would tie it to the mast also. My extension ladder is a 40 foot aluminum type. Its a little heavy so I use the halyard wrapped around both parts of the ladder to lift it up high enough to clear the life lines then swing it aboard then let out the halyard to lower it to the deck.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 10/28/2007 :  11:43:01  Show Profile
IMHO a "butt bucket" is easier and probably a lot safer.
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Frank Law
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Response Posted - 10/28/2007 :  18:24:25  Show Profile
I replaced the steaming light using a 16' ladder
secured to stays and mast at bottom,and mast at
the top. A 20' ladder would be better. I dont
recall what bulb I used. It wasn't a big deal.

Frank Law
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 10/30/2007 :  21:57:01  Show Profile
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I may just wait until next spring when I plan to pull the boat and move it to Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country Northwest of Austin.

GaryB
'89 SR/WK # 5862
Kemah, TX
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