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bear
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Initially Posted - 07/31/2003 : 16:21:58

I am currently in the process of assembling Arlyn's gin pole winch system for lowering/raising the mast on my older C250 WB #089. The only problem I have encountered is the temporary baby shrouds mentioned previously. Could one of my fellow mates explain how they adapted this part of the process to there boat? Thanx in advance
"Bear" on Brandy

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 07/31/2003 : 17:03:30

I'm thinking that the temporary shrouds should have been a part of your boats original equipment. Perhaps lost or not transfered to you when purchasing the boat. Check with Catalina for supply.

The shrouds fit into receptacles in the mast reachable from the deck and use pelican hooks to cleat to the eyes on the stanchions near the mast.

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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[url="http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/"]Arlyn's C250 Mods n Cruisin Stories[/url]

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bear
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Response Posted - 07/31/2003 : 19:37:52

Arlyn; Once again thank you for your help, When I purchased
Brandy two years ago there was never anything that resembled
your description of the baby back stays with the boat
inventory. Wayne Brown "Bear"

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 07/31/2003 : 23:20:21

Arlyn...how was the Lake?

Oscar
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In the driveway in Behtlehem, PA ready to go anytime.

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Bryan Beamer
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Response Posted - 08/01/2003 : 02:12:52

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Arlyn...how was the Lake? <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

I think he is still there. According to this post on 7/13/03 he won't be back for a couple of weeks yet.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> We depart Texas for the Great Lakes Monday morning for a month of sailing the North Channel... Just checked the buoy off Alpena, Mich in Northern Lake Huron... water temp is 46 deg compared to 64 last summer on the same day. I think this may mean no swimming this year...

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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Bryan Beamer
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 08/01/2003 : 08:16:04

Hi All,

Yesterday provided a one day break to change crew. My wife and I ready to depart now on the second half of the cruise but await a storm front to pass thru...perhaps we can depart this evening prior to dark. Our first destination will be across Lake Huron which is between 18-36 hours dependent on winds.

The first ten days saw good weather and good cruising with my brother in law.

We had opportunity to meet up with the Trailor Sailors and spent several days cruising with them.

Winds were quite favorable this year to our sailing destinations and little motoring was required for the 350 miles we covered.

Opportunity was had to compare rudders in up to 22 mph winds. The 2nd generation proving significantly better at the higher wind levels.

The open wire wheel steering mod performed even better than expected. Steering with either the second or third generation rudder was precise with no play, drag or effort needed.

More when I get back...

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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N/E Texas and Great Lakes

[url="http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/"]Arlyn's C250 Mods n Cruisin Stories[/url]

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