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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 05/03/2008 :  22:20:46  Show Profile
We were out at the boat today. Sort of cold and rainy so we just did some work on the boat.

The first project was to create a place to store the whisker pole. I used two eye straps (with ferrule) (WM#149302), one at each end. I made a loop of plastic covered 3/32" cable through each eye strap. The eye straps are affixed to the teak trim in the fore of the cabin. The whisker pole hangs from these.







The other mod is to store the support for the pop top enclosure. I bought from Catalina four of the plastic brackets that C250 water ballast boats use to mount the table in the cockpit. These are screwed into the cabin top in the V-berth area. Works like a charm.


We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.
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Turk
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Response Posted - 05/04/2008 :  07:37:17  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
Part number for the table brackets, please! I have been looking for them ever since I saw the mod from someone else long ago.

I want to mount it under the cockpit behind ladder. It's really out of the way there.

I really like your whisker pole storage location. That thing has been banging around the cabin far too long.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/04/2008 :  09:11:11  Show Profile
Turk, part number is:

C 250 ET-57 Table Support (white starboard) $2.55 each

Catalina has a $15 minimum purchase requirement so I got 6 off the things (only used 4). I ordered via e-mail from chris(at)catalinayachts.com

I considered the aft location and know it is a popular one. For me, working the poptop support around the ladder was more awkward than the spot up front. I also plan to add opening portlights to the aft sleeping area and did not want any hardware in the way.

P.S. The 3/32 cable for the loops that hold the whisker pole are 6" long each. I used a vice-grip to clamp down on the aluminum "joiner." Got the cable and joiner at Home Dept. I have a similar setup on two stanchions for holding the whisker pole on deck. I'll post a photo of them tonight.
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Response Posted - 05/04/2008 :  11:24:00  Show Profile
Randy,
Nice mods! I like the placement of the top bow. But, now you just added more to my-to-do list!

I have the rear berth ports on this list as well and one over the galley in the cabin window (similar to the head port). Still working up to cutting big holes in the boat. I had a hard enough time cutting a 3" hole for the nicro vent (mentally)!!
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/04/2008 :  14:16:53  Show Profile
Wil, thanks! Check out Tom Potter's web site for a great description of how to do the portlights project for the aft berth. Great step-by-step directions. My next project is moving the winch to the coaming and then I want to tackle the portlights project. I also like the idea of an opening port in the galley. Catalina Direct sells the [url="http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1331"]opening portllight kit[/url] you need for that.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/05/2008 :  00:00:40  Show Profile
Here are the photos of the whisker pole hangers I have on the starboard stanchions. The rail components are bimini fittings.

Bow pulpit fitting.



Stanchion fitting.
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crystal_blue
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Response Posted - 05/06/2008 :  20:19:50  Show Profile
Randy, those are cool mods. With the whisker pole, would there be a problem over time with the cables chafing against the teak trim?
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/06/2008 :  21:38:24  Show Profile
There may be chafing but the cable is coated with the plastic cover so I don't think it would do much.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/19/2008 :  16:20:59  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Turk, did you order the (6) mounts for the pop top? I want to do same. I will pay for your extra 2- and ask Randy for his 2. I will of course pay for shipping. Let me know.
Steve A
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/19/2008 :  21:27:13  Show Profile
You are welcome to my extra 2. Just e-mail me your address.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  17:43:02  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Randy, thanks. I am waiting to hear from Turk.
Steve A
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Turk
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Response Posted - 05/26/2008 :  18:39:32  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
I will have to call on Tuesday. The part doesn't show up in their online catalog.

Stay tuned.
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mjnee
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Response Posted - 05/27/2008 :  16:18:02  Show Profile

Does Catalina put out a parts catalogue. I always seem to have some difficulty when it comes to parts. There online site is not very extensive.
Mike
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/27/2008 :  20:44:35  Show Profile
They do not have a catalog but it safe to assume that they sell replacement parts for basically everything on your boat that you can't get at a regular marine store.
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Turk
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Response Posted - 05/27/2008 :  21:20:00  Show Profile  Visit Turk's Homepage
Duhhhh . . . .. I thought you guys said Catalina Direct!

I will call catalina tomorrow.
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piseas
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Response Posted - 05/28/2008 :  10:44:14  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Turk, sorry my error. Thought Randy said Cat. Direct. The email was correct. ha ha.
Steve A
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