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davidtree
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Initially Posted - 12/22/2016 :  18:55:26  Show Profile
Yes, I left it at the boat ramp!
Where do I find a replacement for a 250 Water ballast 1998 model?
David

Peregrine
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Response Posted - 12/22/2016 :  19:09:48  Show Profile  Visit Peregrine's Homepage
Um....
At the boat ramp? Sorry.
Not sure what happened. Did it fall off? Get damaged.
It can be replaced.
https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1279_686/c-250-standard-rudder-complete.cfm



But your post sounds like there is another issue.

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davidtree
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Response Posted - 12/23/2016 :  18:59:38  Show Profile
No, I just drove off and forgot it!
I need a kick up rudder?
Any used ones out there?
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 12/23/2016 :  20:48:25  Show Profile
Why would anyone have taken it? I say the boat ramp (or somewhere nearby).
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 12/24/2016 :  07:43:21  Show Profile
You could post a few signs nearby the ramp and offer a reward that's somewhat less than the cost of a replacement, plus associated hardware costs and the cost of shipping a large and bulky item from CA.
Any social media connections to the ramp, local businesses, town or county, boating clubs or local marinas? Websites where you can contact the web master?
Did you check Craigslist and eBay? Check with law enforcement and if it's a state or local boat ramp, the local authorities? The trash collector or mail carrier may know something too. They seem to know everything!
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

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zeil
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Response Posted - 12/24/2016 :  10:14:59  Show Profile

Bruce is right.. pursue all possible avenues to locate your left behind rudder...

Making your own blade saves a little but you still need the hardware
Henk & Johanna
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"Lady J" '00 C250WK #499 (05-2021 - 09-2022)
Edited by - zeil on 12/24/2016 10:19:18
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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 12/24/2016 :  10:21:56  Show Profile
Wow! Those are too purdy to soak in water!
Dave Bristle
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davidtree
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Response Posted - 12/26/2016 :  10:25:58  Show Profile
Thanks folks, yes we are working a few angles with the locals, will report back, thanks for the help.
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 01/04/2017 :  05:00:05  Show Profile
A friend of mine has a original rudder he will sell for $500.00 if you are interested I will give you his contact information.
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
Hobie 18 Lake Worth



Life is not a dress rehearsal. You will not get another chance.
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sethp001
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Response Posted - 01/04/2017 :  21:34:07  Show Profile
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Originally posted by zeil


Bruce is right.. pursue all possible avenues to locate your left behind rudder...

Making your own blade saves a little but you still need the hardware




Nice rudders, Henk. I'm curious about the lateral wood pieces on your kick-up rudder. What is their purpose?


Seth
"Outlier" 1987 Catalina 25 SR/SK/Traditional Interior #5541
"Zoo" 1977 Morgan Out Island 30
"Nomad" 1980 Prindle 16
"Lost" 1988 Catalina Capri 14.2 (sold - yay!)
"Marine Tex 1" Unknown Origin POS 8' Fiberglass Dinghy
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zeil
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Response Posted - 01/05/2017 :  11:04:24  Show Profile
When we motor-sailed the Trent/Severn canal system from Trenton on Lake Ontario, 240 mile (386 km) to Port Severn on Georgian Bay we had to meet two requirements.

1) To have a maximum draft of less than 5' feet (1.52 meter) in order to pass the 40 some odd lock's on the system. Anything beyond that would create problems at the lock's threshold. Raising our WB center board was simple but we had to either make a new rudder or shorten the existing rudder. We choose to use a solid old pine board for a new, shorter rudder and added to prevent splitting of the board a couple of lateral wood strips on either side.

2) During the passage the mast had to be taken down and carried horizontally to avoid overhead obstructions such as bridges, wires, etc. However, in some locations like Rice Lake and Lake Simcoe the mast can be raised and it is possible to sail those waters. For our trip in 2006-2007 we build a stronger and 18" (45c/m) higher pulpit mast holder as well as extended the standard stern mast holder. This allowed us to stand up without ducking while manning the tiller as well as fully opening of the main cabin hatch


In the photo the hatch is just clearing the spreaders as well as the custom made rear ss pop top holder.


The boom suspended from the mast nicely clears the dinghy which rode on the bow
Henk & Johanna
"Floating", a few off your "barnacles".
"Someday Lady" '95 C250WB #151 ('03 - 2016)
"Sea ya" 30ft Bayliner (04-2018 - 09-2018)
"Mariah" '96 C250WB #191 (05-2019 - 15-05-2023)
"Lady J" '00 C250WK #499 (05-2021 - 09-2022)
Edited by - zeil on 01/05/2017 16:12:57
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