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Parting out Cataina 25 - Swing Keel Failure

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spgillooly
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Initially Posted - 06/25/2012 : 08:32:12

It pains me to post this, but the keel bolts on my 1980 Catalina 25 - Standard Rig have worn away their threads, and both Catalina and my boatyard agree that it is impractical to try to rebuild the keel area.

Apparently the kit to convert the swing keel to a wing keel is no longer available, ... so...

I am left to part out my boat.

If anyone needs parts, she is located in Sayreville, NJ:
- 2006 Mercury 9.9 4-stroke long shaft motor
- North sails main and 155% genoa
- CDI roller furler
- North Sails asymmetric spinnaker
- Standard Horizon Instruments: speed, depth, wind (with masthead)
- new bulkhead mounted compass
- Jensen AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo with new 6" west marine speakers
- Standard Horizon intrepid radio with RAM remote microphone
- Interior cushions - new in 1998
- Cockpit cushions - new in 2010
- New smoked plexiglass forward hatch
- Mast & rigging in excellent condition, with new wiring harness, lights, and VHF antenna
- whale bilge pump new in 1998
...
- all of the other miscellaneous good stuff that goes with a Catalina 25

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Lee Panza
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 08:51:46

I'm sorry to hear about your decision - it's an expensive loss, and a shame to see another Cat-25 go down. It sounds like you've looked into it enough to be making an informed decision, but still saddening.

That having been said, I'd be interested in the instruments. My email is panza at sbcglobal dot com.

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jadboat
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 08:52:29

How much money for horizon wind speed and depth is it complete and working? also jenson stero working and complete. Thank You
e mail jimd@alliedhandlingproducts.com

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dragonf1y
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 09:15:19

I need a replacement Standard Horizon Speed through-hull paddlewheel. I'm in WA, but I'd be happy to pay for shipping and hassle. Email me if that's available and working. danielseliger@gmail.com

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Lee Panza
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 09:23:02

I'd also be interested in your Asym, thanks.

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Davy J
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 09:25:15

Just a thought, if I were in your position, I would try to find a solid hull and transfer all my goodies to it. Here is an example after about 5 minutes of searching:

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/3097426829.html

Needs motor and cushions 2500.00

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 09:57:12

Priced right....I may be interested in your main and genny.

What do you want for your main?
155?
CDI Furler?

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BenD
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 10:05:15

I'd be interested in the cockpit cushions and perhaps the smoked glass hatch....

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 10:06:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Davy J
 Just a thought, if I were in your position, I would try to find a solid hull and transfer all my goodies to it. Here is an example after about 5 minutes of searching:

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/3097426829.html

Needs motor and cushions 2500.00
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Ditto.

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spgillooly
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 10:19:45

Thanks - also looking for a replacement boat, but considering other models (I've had this C25 for 15 years, going to be hard to switch!).

Please keep those suggestions coming!

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spgillooly
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 10:34:35

Forgot to list:
- two #7 Lewmar winches (original but cleaned and maintained)
- custom dodger and frame

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pfduffy
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 11:16:48

I am interested in the interior cushions. I'm located South Jersey, so I can get there reasonably easily. Any chance you can send photos to pat at duffyfamily dot org??

Thanks!

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glen
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 11:22:58

You cut out the glass around the connections
Put in new connections
Re glass around the new connections

Done
Been there done that over 20 years ago

FIBERGLASS CAN BE REPAIRED! You don’t need to destroy the boat

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 11:32:46

I answered in your swap meet post. I'm very interested in the dodger if it can be shipped.

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:37:00

I would always be interested in the winches
but I would join the group to say fix it if you can !!

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:38:13

and the compass

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:41:44

Sheet leads!! I want the sheetleads (both of them!)

Also if your traveller was upgraded, I might be interested in some of the hardware off it. If you have the stock traveller, well, no thanks.

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sethp001
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:44:28

I'm interested in your mail sail, winch covers, cockpit cushions, and interior cushions. My email is seth DOT martin AT mac.com

I can PayPal you the money and pay for shipping too.

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sethp001
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:45:30

and the smoked plexi-glass forward hatch.

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spgillooly
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:48:58

...there may be hope for my boat after all!

Catalina Yachts found one of the wing keel conversion kits... stay tuned!!!

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vipermagic
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 13:55:29

I hope it works out well for you spgillooly!

(if it doesn't, lets talk about some parts :p I've got a pile of miscellany I'm looking for, plus maybe the kite + pole ends?)

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tweeet65
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 16:53:56

Well looks like it's all up in the air now. Good luck. If not, I am looking for 2 caoaming boxes for cockpit storage. Also, back stay adjuster.

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/25/2012 : 18:04:14

Steve
Unless you're hankering for a new (to you) boat, fix her up and keep her - at least for the season.
But, if things don't go well with the repair, get her as good as possible and put it on the market for top dollar in the spring.
This way, you can shop for something you really like until Sept/Oct when people are looking to unload their boats, and you can get a really nice deal.
If you have a

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CarbonSink62
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Response Posted - 06/28/2012 : 06:22:46

I too would like to feast on your carcass!

Wait, you're not dead yet?

Well this is awkward.

Good luck!

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JeanAndre
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Response Posted - 06/28/2012 : 09:14:14

Hi Steve,

I have a swing keel that I would like to at some point convert to a wing keel. Can you please take pictures of the kit before you install it?

Cheers

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spgillooly
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Response Posted - 06/28/2012 : 09:17:50

Hoping this works - here is a photo of the keel:

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