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Sam001
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Initially Posted - 02/06/2012 : 20:46:55

I went up to Washington NC and had a great meeting with Waterbaby (Karen) and her husband--they know how to do breakfast!
I was up to check out at Catlalina 25 that was in there marina.
I got to enjoy their boat-they have done a great job getting her ready for sailing....
Anyhow I got "Bobbin" a Catalina 25 with trailer, and made the 6 hour trek back to Charleston SC.
Bobbin is now on the hard in the back driveway getting "gone over" by me to get her ready. I talked to the last three owners and got the history back to 1996.
She is sound but needs a little TLC and that is in progress.
Karen said I should put a new post with the news so here it is...already sent the paperwork into the association so I can be legal :-)
Some call it a good day... one of two... the day you buy a boat...
Sam

Capt Sam, USCG Master Near Coastal
Isle of Hope, GA. Charleston,SC. Lake Murray, SC.
Aboard Bobbin - 1982 Standard Rig-Swing Keel #2963 Dinette Model
"On a powerboat you are going somewhere....On a Sailboat you are Already There!" Capt Sam

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 02/06/2012 : 20:53:44

Well congrats Sam! It's about time too ya know....

Post up some pics for us....

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 02/06/2012 : 21:48:31

Congrats! Put some info into your profile "Signature" (year, keel, rig,...) to frame your questions and comments--it often helps.

Enjoy the ride!

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 06:40:49

Congrats! Can't wait to see the pictures.

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 06:58:50

Woo hoo!!! Welcome to "full time" status, Sam! Can't wait to see the pics of her!

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 07:32:28

share details Sam: That was an exhaustive and very particular search: Did you get a swing, trailer, port-a-potti or head? details

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OJ
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 08:22:09

Indeed, one of the more thoughtful searches I've seen here - good for you Sam!

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redeye
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 10:47:51

Sweet.....

But why is the rum always missing?

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 16:42:15

Alas captains and sailors, I weighed all the pluses and minuses and decided to buy Bobbin.
You all know I have been looking for a long time.

She is 1982 Catalina Swing Keel Dinette model, hull #2963, full cushions recently done
Roller furling, Custom Build Galvanized CC Rider Trailer with surge brakes, whisker pole and small solar panel. Two extra head sails. She is sound, needing some TLC, and a few pieces corner of wood replaced.
She is powered by a 2000 Nisan NS9.8BEF4 electric start, very long shaft motor.
And no, she does not have a marine head.

The price value decision was that she had a lot to offer, needed some TLC, and was a blank canvas I could mold into the boat I wanted. And priced really low. I had the bottom painted at the yard and new brakes put on the trailer (did not want 4500 pounds not stopping behind me!)

She is on the hard in the back driveway in Mt Pleasant SC –outside Charleston, SC-and I am taking her apart and re=assembling her to what I want. When I finish, she will be fit for me at thousands less than I could have bought the boat. Just have to add a little elbow-grease.

I talked to the last three owners by phone, tracing her linage back to 1997. Most of her life was on NC lakes, recently the last 3 years in Washington, NC on the Pamlico River.

I have registered with the association so I can be a full-fledged member as well.
As most say, It is not the end of my search, it is a beginning of the Catalina experience. Will get some pics up soon.

Sam

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 17:18:24

Congrats, Capt Sam. We all look forward to updates and pics! Glad you found the deal you were looking for.

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waterbaby
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 18:53:04

Congradulations Sam!

It was so much fun meeting you and having another person to chat with about this fascinating adventure of boat ownership.

I have to add for everyone else the fact that 'Bobbin' was our dock mate for the last year. She was pulled out of the water just prior to Irene. We picked our slot in the marina because we hoped we'd be able to get some helpful advice from her owner, but it just didn't work out that way. How small the world seems sometimes. Who would have thought that the boat Sam would end up with would be the boat right beside us?

I'm so glad Sam picked her up, she needed someone to take care of her as I think her owners had fallen on hard times lately. I can't wait to see her fully restored and sailing again. It sure would be fun to sail beside her someday.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 : 19:19:50

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by waterbaby
 . . . How small the world seems sometimes. Who would have thought that the boat Sam would end up with would be the boat right beside us . . .
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Six degress of separation - or less!

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20730

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 02/08/2012 : 18:16:50

amen
Bobbin also had bimini and covers
making progress

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 20:30:53

I have been following several threads. I wanted to update the Bobbin story...

It has been several weeks of fun projects and elbow grease since Bobbin arrived…

The after work time has been getting her ready.

The projects to date complete are:

Built A-frame and mast crutch
Replaced sheets and halyards
Obtained winter cover with frame
Repaired rudder
Added new tiller
Tiller cover-blue of course
Life line cushions-blue of course
Cleaned, cleaned, cleaned the interior
Replaced bow eye
Re-bedded bow running lights
Sanded and sanded and sanded teak and applied Cetol.
Zinc for the swinger
Added LED bulbs and one LED fixture
Primed all boards
Cut 4’ off dinette table (lots more room-still plenty of table)
New battery
New charger
Tossed porta-potti
Added new 12 gauge alert-locate package (on sale at WM)
Washed and cleaned all sails
New bilge pump

Had done before I picked her up:
New bottom paint
Replace brakes and tires on trailer

To do:
Install mast head antennae
Install stereo
New porta-poti
Annual tune up for Kicker
Replace galley countertop

AND MORE…
But time to splash soon and go sailing!!!

Thanks to all for the input. Sam

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 : 21:10:44

Sounds like you've been busy! I'm jealous that your boat is close enough to do all that!!!

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 03:37:52

You have been busy ! Great list ! Just thought I would list some things you may or may not have done just so you still have some things to tinker with:

Have you cycled seacocks to ensure they move without too much torsion on the handle ? If hard to turn, shove some marine grease onto the ball from outside the hull and then cycle the seacocks. That should do it.

Winch maintenance now or maybe end of season or next year ?

What about the outside hull/cockpit regarding need for oxidation cleaner or refresh with wax/polyglow ?

Condition of fenders and dock lines ? (By the way....If Tayler fenders and any that have lost or will not hold air - Check with local WM store. They may exchange for a new one since Tayler has a lifetime warranty on fenders. They may have changed what the warranty now covers but I recall discussin with them several years ago and as a result brought in an old fender from the PO and they gave me a new one !

May want to buy a can of Sail-Kote for the mast groove to make it easier to hoist and lower the main (unless it is easy).

Condition of life preservers and any other safety stuff ?

Check for chafing/condition of furling line especially the line up near the drum when sail is furled - That's where the line may deteriorate/chafe first.

Any loose cleates that need to be tightened, etc ?

I guess you cut off 4" not 4' of the table otherwise...you would have no table ?

Edited by - OLarryR on 03/15/2012 03:46:29

Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 04:22:26

Larry, thanks for the notes.
I did not know about the Taylor fenders...and sail-kote-might as well do it with the mast down :-)
Lines were OK (almost new) except for one replaced at WM during sale. And the safety stuff was also in good condition.

I took all the hoses off during the "clean clean clean" phase and read the thread on the seacock maint. They cycled ok but still did the grease thing.

I did tighten one cleat and the hinges on the gas locker hinges needed new bolts. I really did the easy fixes. Need to get in a re-bed cycle...

Right on the table--4 inches-but I have seen some threads were the table was reduced to about 1/3 that is one-third.
And the PO was a sailor so I am defering the winch maint to next year.

And today, I am being lazy and having the hull and deck done by a pro. I figured to do it right the first time, set the standard, and I could try to keep up in the future!

Anyhow-thanks again. I plan to have her in the water in 3-4 weeks.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 05:11:22

Most important....Take some time to just sit back and relax in the cockpit !

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 07:27:43

I will do that the only trouble is the red wind when a rougue wave knocks the glass out of my hand and I have to clean it up---oh, no rogue wave just me turning around

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 09:22:57

You might find yourself developing a taste for white wines on board.

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 10:23:25

I thought about that...but some of the snow skiing gang went to white because they kept spilling it on their ski outfits, I tried and failed...
and on the other boats, I tried but went back to red, and have the cleaner close at hand!!

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 10:38:49

Rum doesn't stain as much either...

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 14:51:55

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Sam001
 I will do that the only trouble is the red wind when a rougue wave knocks the glass out of my hand and I have to clean it up---oh, no rogue wave just me turning around
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

The sun bleaches it out eventually...

But wine glasses are not practical unless you're in the slip or on the hook. We just use regular glasses.

One of the most important add ons to get installed are cup holders...

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 03/15/2012 : 19:23:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Sam001
 I will do that the only trouble is the red wind when a rougue wave knocks the glass out of my hand...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">For when it's not in your hand, I can recommend [url="http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|406|59821|568521&id=59944"]these[/url]:

Low CG, wide, non-skid bases, and still look like wine glasses.

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 03/15/2012 19:24:19

Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/21/2012 : 04:18:59

I like those glasses! And fortunately there are two cup holders in the cockpit!

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 03/21/2012 : 04:22:50

And the work continues on Bobbin
As you all know - once I finish one project - two more magically appear.

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