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Krusty Krab
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Initially Posted - 03/19/2014 : 18:49:26

Hi all!

I'm just introducing myself to the forum, taking the opportunity to thank all the contributors! I purchased my boat 3 yrs ago and found tons and tons of great info here for a rookie like me! This forum saved me from many potential mistakes and contributed to our fun & security!

I mean I had training before, and some experience sailing, but owning your first boat is different!

So anyway this was a long time dream and I finally got this 250 WK 2001 in Long Island NY. Catalina 250 WK was my 12 y.o. son and I choice after many readings and this one was perfect for us -- not too old, not to expensive, close enough. I live in Montreal so buying out in the U.S. was an experience ;-) I will spare the details. All and all we are really happy about the boat and everything!

My port is on lake Champlain where we do mostly 1-3 day mini-cruses, 2-4 people on board -- a perfect match for the 250! And I got many compliments on the great design too!

I did some charter in the Bahamas as well. Always looking for an opportunity to find more sun in the winter ;-)

So hopefully I will be able to contribute to the forum in the future. Maybe I'll make you laugh with some of my stories...

Happy sailing all,
Krusty Krab
C250WK #542

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 03/19/2014 : 20:29:08

Welcome Krusty! (Is that French?

) Champlain is a beautiful body of water--we have at least three folks up there--all C-25s according to the map. Where's your actual port?

Wow--three years of lurking in silence! Jump in--the water's fine!! (A lot warmer than Lake Champlain!)

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 03/19/2014 20:44:28

Dave Brown
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Response Posted - 03/21/2014 : 15:03:19

542, I thinking that's a, or rather, its not a tall rig.
maybe a 110 jib? How am I doing here??
welcome
Dave B.

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 03/21/2014 : 20:37:28

...and where did you buy her? That could provide some clues...

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csmcg
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Response Posted - 03/23/2014 : 15:06:12

Kristy, welcome.

We have wk/sr #487. They should be pretty similar. I would be happy to compare notes.

We are the second owners and the previous owner left the boat untouched from the factory. The bad news is that there aren't any extra goodies. The good news is that we get to make our own mistakes.

Regards

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Response Posted - 03/24/2014 : 04:13:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Stinkpotter
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by csmcg
 Kristy, welcome.

We have wk/sr #487. They should be pretty similar. I would be happy to compare notes.

We are the second owners and the previous owner left the boat untouched from the factory...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Wing keel ("wk")? That's a major retrofit on that vintage--the wing wasn't a factory option till around 1987. Some owners replaced their swing keels with wings from Catalina after free-falls sank their boats. That's good news for you!
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I think he has C250 #487.

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Response Posted - 03/24/2014 : 10:12:59

Oops! Got my wires crossed...

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ruachwrights
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Response Posted - 03/26/2014 : 08:06:14

Welcome indeed Krusty,
This is indeed a great resource. Have always loved lake Champlain. Let me know if you're ever interested in sailing in the Narragansett Bay area. Owning a boat is indeed a steep but wonderful learning curve.

Vern Wright
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Krusty Krab
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Response Posted - 03/26/2014 : 15:49:56

Hey! Thanks for the warm welcome!

My slip is at Plattsburgh Boat Basin. Where the Naked Turtle hangs out, if you ever pass by and are up for a beer ;-)

Krusty Krab is my son's pick for the name of the boat. It's from the Sponge Bob cartoon lol

The boat is a stantard rig, 110% jib, with a pedestal and a 9.9 Yamaha.

I already made a few simple improvements, like adding weight to the bow. And I came up with a clever idea, I think, to help with single handling, running the jib sheets to fiddle blocks at the stern...

During my first season, I was really working hard to optimize everything. I couldn't figure out why I could not get close to hull speed. I balanced the weight, read all about sail trimming, adjusted the mast. Until I found, way later, that the speed instrument just needed calibration! See, told you I'd make you laugh with my stories!

I will grab a few pics to post soon...
In the mean time, still have to shovel a ton of snow...

Happy sailing all,
Krusty Krab
C250WK #542

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Krusty Krab
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Response Posted - 03/26/2014 : 18:31:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Krusty Krab
 ?...And I came up with a clever idea, I think, to help with single handling, running the jib sheets to fiddle blocks at the stern...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I'm curious--why fiddles, and where are you winching? Any pix of the setup?

Incidentally, do you know about the Signature feature in your Profile? There you can put your name, home, boat info, etc. so it appears automatically with each post.

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Krusty Krab
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Response Posted - 03/27/2014 : 16:17:45

"What we need is just a block back there..."
That's what my son said. And I thought : naaaah. Can't winch with that setup.

But I was looking for a quick & cheap solution. Sometimes I sail alone, sometimes, well, my guests are just interested in exposing their skin to the sun :-p

So it got me scratching my head. I ended up trying something with the fiddle block from the vang. And it worked fine!

Here's the setup. A pair of 60$ fiddle blocks and 12$ pulpit eyes is all it takes to complete this 5 minutes upgrade. Plus, the extra blocks make good spares for the vang & main controls.

I fixed the eyes on the stern pulpit, just below the stern seats, with the blocks. Sheets are ran from the jib, through the blocks on the rails, then directly to the fiddle blocks. From the helm, I can easily control, lock/release the sheets.

Reality is : we don't need winches on a boat that size. Good timing is the key. With a slow turn, it is very easy to release one sheet, with no pressure, pull and lock the other one. If I miss, I just use the power from the main to turn back a bit, releasing the pressure, and adjust the jib.

With a conservative sails plan, it's really comfortable. Sheets are easy to grab/lock/release at all times. Note that over 15 Kts, I just don't go alone for safety reasons.

Caution : Use the fiddle blocks with becket & cam. The becket will help to point the cam in the best angle for helm control.

I will take some pics when summer comes, if it ever happens.

Cheers :)

Krusty Krab
C250WK #542

Edit : Why fiddle blocks? because running the sheets trough in a "S" pattern happens to point the cam toward the helm. Other setups are possible of course.

Edited by - Krusty Krab on 03/27/2014 17:09:23

Krusty Krab
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Response Posted - 03/27/2014 : 16:21:14

Fiddle Block
http://www.westmarine.com/synchro-blocks/lewmar--50mm-synchro-fiddle-block-with-becket-and-cam--13061825

Pulpit Eye
http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1329/pulpit-eye-for-1-tubing.cfm

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