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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 01/28/2017 :  07:51:36  Show Profile
...CD sells a bowsprit for the C25?

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/3767_35/cruising-spinnaker-retractable-bowsprit-kit-c-25-c-250-cp-26-c-27-c-270.cfm

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GaryB
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'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX
Edited by - GaryB on 01/28/2017 07:52:03

zeil
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  10:14:04  Show Profile



Same idea but is $$ less...
Henk & Johanna
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islander
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  14:16:56  Show Profile
There ya go Henk, Where there's a will There's a way.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  16:17:34  Show Profile
Very innovative!
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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zeil
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Response Posted - 01/28/2017 :  22:19:57  Show Profile

Yeah... great idea... until you need to get into the anchor locker

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"Sea ya" 30ft Bayliner (04-2018 - 09-2018)
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 01/29/2017 :  06:04:51  Show Profile
Here is the one I built. It is steel tube with oak core. The space between the steam head and pulpit is very small, which prevented me from using a larger alum tube.
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
Hobie 18 Lake Worth



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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 01/29/2017 :  09:57:58  Show Profile
Maybe I'm missing something, but why would you want one?
Derek Crawford
Chief Measurer C25-250 2008
Previous owner of "This Side UP"
1981 C-25 TR/FK #2262 Used to have an '89 C22 #9483, "Downsized"
San Antonio, Texas
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zeil
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Response Posted - 01/29/2017 :  10:33:29  Show Profile
quote:
Maybe I'm missing something, but why would you want one?


on the one hand
1) Pay for additional footage at the marina
2) Cannot get into the anchor locker without removing the bowsprit assembly
3) Increased risk of tripping going forward

on the other hand
1) Just wanted to see if it could be done
2) Get rich selling to C250 owners
3) Improve looks...
4) Not sure but having fun
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 01/29/2017 10:34:26
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 01/30/2017 :  04:58:11  Show Profile
quote:

Maybe I'm missing something, but why would you want one?


I don't know about others but I only mount it when preparing to fly an asymmetrical spinnaker. It moves the kite out from the boat for better performance. I used an ATN tacker for awhile before the bowsprit. The bowsprit works much better.
1988 WK/SR w/inboard diesel Joe Pool Lake
Hobie 18 Lake Worth



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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 01/30/2017 :  09:50:34  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Neat ! Any mods for increasing the size of the cockpit area (w/o buying another boat) ? (I am considering one of those mods I have seen from others that allowed for shortening the tiller when more guests come aboard.)
Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
http://catalina25.homestead.com/olarryr.html
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/02/2017 :  15:31:24  Show Profile
If it weren't for the popularity of wood tillers, I bet you could make an adjustable tiller, with an adjustment length of say 12-15". Tiller extensions are adjustable, why not the tiller itself?
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
Percy Priest Yacht Club, Hamilton Creek Marina, Nashville, TN
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/02/2017 :  21:14:59  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I recall a posting eons ago that had photos of a tiller mod allowing the tiller to be shortened when having company on board and then adjusted to full length when not cramped in the cockpit. I'll check the archives.
Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
http://catalina25.homestead.com/olarryr.html
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 02/04/2017 :  06:59:24  Show Profile
Henk:

I love ya -- creative all the way around! So how do you use the bowsprit? Drifter or regular head sail? any sail modifications necessary?
Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT
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zeil
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Response Posted - 02/04/2017 :  13:19:19  Show Profile

Some say I have too much spare time



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Henk & Johanna
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 02/04/2017 :  17:14:47  Show Profile
The tiller I'm using on my boat came from This Side Up and it's somewhat shorter than a stock tiller. Really makes a difference when tacking and when at the dock. It also came with an adjustable tiller extension which is handy when you want to move forward to balance the boat for maximum speed.

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GaryB
Andiamo
'89 SR/WK #5862
Kemah,TX
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