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PCP777
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Response Posted - 04/04/2011 : 14:28:30

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Arlington
 Hi Pete:
Thanks,I will get on the map. At Lake Arlington everybody has to stay on the dry, hence I am a trailer sailor. You can stay out there on the water over the weekend, but I don't think they want you out there permanently.
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That seems like a lot of work for a C-25. have you thought of moving it to Grapevine?

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Response Posted - 04/04/2011 : 16:56:47

Bring her out to Eagle Mountain....there are a few slips open at Harbor One.

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Response Posted - 04/04/2011 : 19:03:21

Thanks for the invitation; I hope that the day will come soon. My goal is to learn to sail well enough to do a summer adventure (inter coastal waterway) coastal cruise from TX to FL?? with my 11-year old son before he gets really smart and figures out that Dad is not so smart. So in the mean time we are enjoying working on the boat and looking forward to our 1st big sail (well maybe motoring around a bit first). Then I need to find out if we can avoid learning the name of every rock in the lake and how to use the docks without generating a horrific crashing sound. I am planning to work up to bigger lakes, and Eagle Mountain and Grapevine look like good choices.
One of the great things about the Arlington Yacht Club, is that they call me friend. The second thing is that it only cost $175.00 a year to keep your C-25 out there. That really helps to keep Promise affordable. Everyone pitches in to take care of the club and we have lunch together most Sunday’s then there is a race. It is mostly a haven for Catalina's. You keep your mast up, so it is really good practice for launching, since I want to be able to travel. You guys need to come check it out; we need a fleet of 25's out there! www.arlingtonyachtclub.org/

God parted the waters and made dry land, so sailors could have places to dock.

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 07:52:42

$175 a year can't be beat, but it sure is nice to have the boat in a slip and the amenities of a full service marina. Harbor One has a ramp, fuel dock, restaurant, boat yard, shower facilities...and at last count, 12 other Catalina 25's.

Here are the costs for Eagle Mountain: (all are 10x20, per month)

Harbor One Marina - $155
Fort Worth Boat Club - $169 dues, $100 slip and a one time $1k initiation fee.
Eagle Mountain Marina - $212
Lakeview Marina - $189

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 07:56:57

Making memories with your son now is something he'll never forget. When I was really young, my dad acquired an old Yellow Jacket boat. We spent a month in the garage sanding, refinishing, fiberglassing the bottom, painting....and turned that little wooden race boat into a really cool runabout. He put a Chrysler 45HP motor on it, and we used to take it to the San Jacinto River (north of Houston) almost every weekend. I learned to ski behind that boat...I learned to fish on that boat....I learned to drive a boat....and I had all that time, just me and Dad....memories I will always cherish.

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 08:14:33

Hey we probably passed each other on the San Jacinto. That's where I learned to do all the samethings with my dad in an old Helton wooden runabout with a 35hp Scott-Attwater.

Edit, probably didn't pass you on the river as you were not born at the time I ran the river

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 08:27:47

Wow, 12 other Catalina 25's? And they're probably not on this board. Maybe you could slip a "C25.org business card" on their boat. lol

One of the best memories I had was on my dad's Santana 21. He bought it just before I was born and still has it. I was actually really scared when it heeled, but was still a fun experience overall.

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 08:51:20

My time with my Dad on the San Jacinto was around '73 to '76....

I've thought about drafting up a letter explaining the forum and concept of a fleet for racing, get togethers and rafting up in a cove for overnight fun....and putting it in a zip lock baggie....then placing it somewhere on the boat so they'll find it next time they come out.

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 12:35:26

Sailing with my dad in LIS were some of the best memories I have...so now I try to pass it on. My four year old loves to take the helm, and he does a pretty good job with it..

Even my 17 year old "too cool for everything" daughter is starting to join us on sails. She likes to tan on the boat.

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 14:42:55

Hey Peter, that is wonderful, these times will always be with each of you! What great kids.

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Response Posted - 04/05/2011 : 21:42:22

Went out to the boat tonight to check on her after the rain storms. I have a small leak somewhere on the companionway or pop top, so after a rain there is a small puddle of water in the galley depression. I must have done something right last time I closed her up, because even with the heavy rain and winds we had, she was dry as a bone inside. I'm gonna need to be in her during a storm to track down the source of the leak, if it recurs.

First time being on the boat at night. Although the marina is very well lit, it's dark inside the boat. The warm glow of the incandescent lights made the interior very comfortable and inviting. I'm gonna miss that when I replace the fixtures with LED, but if the lights are too harsh I can always use some colored film inside the covers.

My nav lights work well, but I'll be replacing the bulbs and lenses both forward and aft so they'll be much brighter. My steamer and anchor lights don't work, but this wasn't unexpected and I have on order from Catalina Direct: Steamer, Anchor, anchor post, wiring harness and brass cannon plug (and many other things!) so I'm gonna drop the mast, rewire it and replace the lights.

It was very relaxing, stretched out on the starboard settee, pop top opened up, listening to the Stars game and having the dark, starry sky above. Man, I can't wait to get out of the harbor!!! Talked to my motor guy (left a message anyway) to see if the water pump housing has come in yet....this dude has had this motor for a month now and I can guarantee you I will NEVER use him for ANYTHING. I'm tempted to demand the return of the motor in whatever condition and just take it to an actual service center.

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 07:46:43

Scott, I agree, Motor guy doesn't sound good. If he never calls you, and he doesn't call back, not a good sign. Check the BBB for Tarrant County http://fortworth.bbb.org/ All you have to do is put in his phone number.
Maybe just stop by see if your motor is still in one piece, If it is, I think I buy it for a gazillion dollars, really good price!, after you get it back. I have been looking and lookin for a motor just like yours. Not really, but you need a way to get it back, before you let him know how wonderful his services have been and how you can't wait to tell all of your friends.

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 09:35:30

Just talked to him, he got the part this morning and will be installing today and testing. He feels confident this will solve the water pumping issue and the motor will be good to go. He said he'd call me later today.

He said that they had to order the part from the factory and have it shipped as the local distributors just don't have that many parts for the Yammy 5HP anymore....and I have to wonder if the Japan earthquake had anything to do with the long delay?

Anywhoo...hopefully I'll finally get my motor back, running like a champ (it better) and I'll be sailing this weekend if the winds die down a little....steady at 25-30 with gusts to 45 is just a bit much for me at this stage of the game. I'm hoping for 12-15 knots, sunny, low 80's! Unfortunately, Sail Flow is predicting 18-20 kts both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Even overnight winds are forecast for 13-18 kts.

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 10:51:02

18-20... just pull up a jib/genoa--you'll be pleasantly surprised by how she goes. In those winds, the main adds a lot of heel--not that much speed. And comparatively, on main alone, the boat's a pig-- the only advantage is self-tacking.

Add a roller furler (?), and genny-alone can become a nice habit on blustery days.

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 11:01:38

JoeDiver<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I'm gonna need to be in her during a storm to track down the source of the leak, if it recurs.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Got a friend with a garden hose?

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 12:27:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Stinkpotter
[br]18-20... just pull up a jib/genoa--you'll be pleasantly surprised by how she goes. In those winds, the main adds a lot of heel--not that much speed. And comparatively, on main alone, the boat's a pig-- the only advantage is self-tacking.

Add a roller furler (?), and genny-alone can become a nice habit on blustery days.

Your leak could be from the louvers in the upper conpanionway board (assuming you have them) or at the top corners of the companionway where the slider sometimes doesn't quite cover. About the only absolute solution is a cover you can snap on over the companionway. But hey--it's a boat--a plastic one--almost as old as you are. (Don't you take a little water now and then?)
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Wise words. These boats do extremely well with head sail alone. Roller furling was the best upgrade I made. If it seems the wind is going to be north of 15 I'll roll out my 135, and if it dies off or is less than what I thought it would be, then I uncover and raise the main.

We are supposed to have our first race of the spring series today, really I'm hoping the cancel. It's rough out there today.

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 12:48:49

Hey Peter, Kelly Hanson Sails has a 34-sq, ft. Storm Jib for 220$. Would that be good to use on high wind days here in N. TX?http://www.kellyhansonsails.com/apps/webstore/products/show/147774
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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 13:12:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Arlington
 Hey Peter, Kelly Hanson Sails has a 34-sq, ft. Storm Jib for 220$. Would that be good to use on high wind days here in N. TX?http://www.kellyhansonsails.com/apps/webstore/products/show/147774
Thanks
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I'll let some others weigh in but on a day that gets to 25 knots plus with gusts to 40 like we have today I'm simply not going to take Stephanos out. Weather like this can be boat breaking stuff and isn't a whole lot of fun, especially if your new to your boat or with a novice crew.

This sail seems like a good option if you're out and get caught in some bad weather. For me I can roll up my head sail until I just have a blade to get home or fire up the motor. We have the advantage here in North Texas of some really good forecast resources being in Tornado alley and since we all sail on lakes, it's not like we're going to get caught miles offshore.

I would recommended using your money towards a roller furling set up with either a 135 or a 150. Of course you can have your existing head sails re-cut for this if you have one big enough)You'll find that in June typically the wind dies off for the summer and you'll want to have a nice big headsail to get around. If the wind picks up, you just roll some of the sail up. So much easier than hank on and spouses love the ease of having the boat put up before you get back to the dock.

Oh check out these links, just adjust for your lakes.

http://www.sailflow.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=118&siteID=367&Isection=Forecast+Graphs

http://www.windfinder.com/weatherforecast/heath_lake_ray_hubbard

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Response Posted - 04/06/2011 : 14:48:54

I already have My SailFlow setup and bookmarked...but that Windfinder is pretty dang cool. Too bad it doesn't have Eagle Mountain...but what's happening over at LRH is pretty much the same thing happening at EM.

Roller furler is not in the budget this year...I'll have to make due with what I've got.

I've got a hose out there for washing her....I never think of the obvious...duh....

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Response Posted - 04/08/2011 : 07:47:29

UPDATE:

My motor guy called yesterday! He said the motor is finished, runs like a champ and pumps water. He's going to take it out to my boat, retrieve his "loaner beast" and install my little Yammy 5....finally!!

Now, if the winds will just back off a little....we're forecast for 18-24 kts steady this weekend....even overnight winds are forecast for 15 - 18 kts. It's our season....

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Response Posted - 04/08/2011 : 07:56:17

I've wondered on days when it's a little too windy (>18? knots), is it safe to just motor around in the C25?

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Response Posted - 04/08/2011 : 08:08:38

Might be a good topic for a new thread: Wind Conditions and the C25. Could get opinions on when to go, when not to go, what sails to use, when to reef....I don't recall finding that anywhere.

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Response Posted - 04/08/2011 : 08:21:10

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joe Diver
 Might be a good topic for a new thread: Wind Conditions and the C25. Could get opinions on when to go, when not to go, what sails to use, when to reef....I don't recall finding that anywhere.
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Set up the thread. I do plan on going out tonight as it's the wife and I's anniversary weekend and we have a baby sitter so tonight we hang on the boat and that's where we will sleep. . Planning on head sail only, probably start at about 100% to keep things easy, maybe roll some out if it's lighter than expected. 17 knots dropping to 15 at 7PM, perfect. Might get gusty around 10PM but otherwise it looks like some great sailing.

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Response Posted - 04/08/2011 : 08:54:21

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joe Diver
 Might be a good topic for a new thread: Wind Conditions and the C25. Could get opinions on when to go, when not to go, what sails to use, when to reef....I don't recall finding that anywhere.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">If you use Search for words like "wind sail reef" etc., in the C-25 or General Sailing forums, you'll see a long list of threads. But that shouldn't stop you from posing your specific question in a new one... (...except that many of us are becoming fixated on painting bottoms, shining topsides, and launching pretty soon.

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Response Posted - 04/08/2011 : 20:08:07

Took another load of "stuff" out to the boat this evening to get ready for the weekend...

My motor was not there....the old loaner still mounted.... <sigh>

Called my motor guy to see what happened....couldn't leave a message because his mailbox was full.

I'm really trying to keep my cool....people more readily deal with people who are nice, understanding and friendly.....but I'm getting pushed....and my weekend plans to sail may be in jeopardy.....

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