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rrick
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Initially Posted - 05/26/2014 :  21:01:49  Show Profile
I haven't seen anyone do this on a Catalina 25, so why do I have it? It's time to tighten up the bolts, because wood being wood, has flexed and done its thing over a few trips trailing and hard reverses.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 05/26/2014 :  21:11:33  Show Profile
It's done because there is very little room to raise and tilt a bulky 4 stroke if you don't. I have a thinner spacer that worked well with my old 2 stroke,, but requires care with my 4 stroke.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 05/26/2014 :  21:13:41  Show Profile
[quote]<i>Originally posted by Dave5041</i>
<br />It's done because there is very little room to raise and tilt a bulky 4 stroke if you don't. I have a thinner spacer that worked well with my old 2 stroke,, but requires care with my 4 stroke. Use Starboard if you want maintenance free, but it is pricey for that thickness.
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awetmore
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Response Posted - 05/26/2014 :  21:16:38  Show Profile
On my Catalina 25 the spacers were made with stainless steel square stock. It looked a little utilitarian, but worked really well.
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