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seads
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Initially Posted - 05/21/2003 : 20:18:29

In case anyone cares, I thought I'd post a little synopsis of our maiden voyage in our "new" C-25 today.

She hit the water today after being high and dry the last two weeks for paint job and minor repairs. We motored up the ICW a few miles with our new Nissan 8HP 2 stroke which ran GREAT, but we did get some cavitation in moderate chop, and it is a long shaft! Maybe the XL would be better, for anyone considering this.

Once in Charleston Harbor we raised sails and had an exhilarating sail in moderate breeze across the harbor. The boat seemed very steady, tracked well, and was responsive. We were very pleased (it was our first actual sail on a Cat 25) and are quite satisfied with the boat overall.

Thanks to all here who have been so helpful in answering questions as we readied the boat for today and future trips!

Stewart Eads
"Osprey" 1982 FK/SR #3408

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Dave B
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 20:44:23

Steady, responsive, tracks well... You've got it! And when things get a little snotty, you'll be pleased by the secure feeling. The SR/FK is a great combination!

Congratulations!!

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT

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matsche
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 21:32:11

Stewart:

Sounds like a great trip. Was curious about your new Nissan 8hp 2 stroke. I've been considering the Nissan for a while because of its light weight and was wondering if you had anything more you could say about it. I'm on Lake Norman in Charlotte so I think I'd be fine with the long shaft. Did you feel it had adequate power? Easy to lift/handle? Any recommendation on where to buy it?

John Matsche 1985 TR/FK #5171

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triley
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 21:41:14

Congrats on your first sail, Stewart. They are sweet little cruisers aren't they. Not much speed, but stable and friendly.

Tom

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 22:45:11

Sounds like the first sail was a success. I agree that the C25 FK/SR is an excellent configuration that is a pleasure to sail.

Again, Congrats on the inaugural sail! <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>Don Lucier<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>
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North Star SR/FK

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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 08:23:36

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Any recommendation on where to buy it?

John Matsche 1985 TR/FK #5171

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John - we got a new tohatsu (same as nissan) 8 hp electric start from these guys... http://www.lebombomarine.com/
They carry nissan as well. Even after shipping costs there was a huge savings. Sailnet.com also has fairly reasonable prices on the nissans...

D. Wolff - "The Flying Wasp" #401 sr/sk
Chief Measurer C-25/250 National Assn.
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 13:22:43

I bought my 20" shaft 8hp 2stroke nissan a couple of years ago. It ran great right from the start, but during the second year, it started running funny. I took it to the shop and a little cover on the bottom of where the exhaust leaves the cylinder popped off. My warranty had ended but Nissan covered it anyway and I didn't pay one dime to have the repair done. It's run better than ever since! Starts on the first crank unless it's cold out, barely smokes when started and is just a straight up, bang up great motor! It only weights 60lbs and is very easy to pull up on the motor mount. I am thinking about getting the higher thrust prop though. I was able to purchase mine at a local sporting goods/pawn shop that only charged me cost plus freight and 5% and got the thing for only $1165. Comes with 3.2 tank, toolkit and hoses. You can get a remote kit for it for $300 or so. This one is the non-electric model and does not have the alternator, but I'm dock side enough to charge batteries and it only takes one crank to start, so I couldn't see paying the higher price...

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 13:26:26

SR/FK the best for rough weather. You will wish you had the XL shaft if it gets nasty. When the boat hobby horses the shaft you have will come out of the water. Keep as much weight as you can aft in these conditions. I have also found keeping some sail up is better than no sail as it steadies the boat. If you have reefing cringles in the main sail you might want to rig your reefing system up. Better to have it in case you need it. Dont dwell on the motor shaft thing mine was L shaft. I did fine with it. Glad your on the water and doing good. Have fun playing with the sail trim and learning your boat. I would just like to throw in a site here that might help. Its a good one to bookmark and use when you have sail trim questions. See you on the water.
http://pacificasarisaristore.com/vhosts/santana3030/speed_tips.htm

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.

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Chip Hunt
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 19:38:31

congrats on your maiden voyage. after reading your route, i am guessing that you are docked at the stono marina or buzzards roost. i plan on being on the harbor in my c25 tr/fk on saturday. leave me a post if you plan on being out there, and maybe we could buddy boat out to sumter.

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seads
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Response Posted - 05/22/2003 : 20:38:02

Chip: We're over at Charleston Harbor Marina. The boat was at Ross marine down the Stono for paint etc. We're in slip F-32 if you're ever out and about and want to cruise in to see if we're hanging out on the boat. I'll be out of town this weekend but we can certainly try to get hooked up another time. Drop me a line.

seads@charleston.net

Stewart Eads
"Osprey" 1982 FK/SR #3408

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Chip Hunt
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Response Posted - 05/23/2003 : 10:53:08

oh yeah thats right. i forgot that you had already told me you were at charleston harbor marina. that is a very nice facility they have over there. i know that they dont allow liveaboards over there. what is their policy on slip holders staying the night on their boats? when i first got mine, i would spend at least 2 nights a week on it. i wonder if CHM allows that. when i was at CofC, we used to sail j22s out of there. i took both of the college's sailing courses. its funny in that i would skip sailing class to go sailing on my own boat. i would sail by the class and hold up a beer at them on my way offshore as they kept sailing that darn triangle beside the uss yorktown. in my opinion, that marina is the most conveniently located (for harbor sailing) of all the marinas in charleston. unfortunately, it is also one of the most expensive. im paying less than 10 bucks a foot at the cooper river marina.

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Chip Hunt
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Response Posted - 05/23/2003 : 11:02:04

you can reach me at tomacco1@bellsouth.net. feel free to contact me if i can be of any help to you. im glad to have another local c25 buddy!

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Kirk McKay
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Response Posted - 05/23/2003 : 15:09:50

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oh yeah thats right. i forgot that you had already told me you were at charleston harbor marina. that is a very nice facility they have over there. i know that they dont allow liveaboards over there. what is their policy on slip holders staying the night on their boats?
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I'm still new at this, but some Marina's really don't let you sleep in your boat at the slip? I never even thought to ask.

Kirk

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John Mason
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Response Posted - 05/23/2003 : 16:24:52

Kirk, usually it's okay to spend a night or two, but to make it a permanent arrangement, in most cases, there has to be an agreement with the marina office.

John Mason
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