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jim blotter
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Initially Posted - 08/17/2003 : 19:36:59

I just sold our Catalina 25<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>, we've moved to a bigger boat. The new owner, who really likes the boat and should, would like a better way to lift the outboard. We have the biggest outboard bracket ( that I know of) and it's in pretty good shape. I've looked on the tech tips and found one idea, does anyone have any others? We will miss our 25 and have had a good time with her. We also have enjoyed the Catalina Association and will miss you guys. Thanks

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Steve Shetter
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 : 19:46:52

Jim,

Congratulations on the upgrade. I hope to follow you someday. In the meantime, I have a stainless port side OB bracket that has a 4:1 reduction pulley system that reduces the percieved load to about 15- 20 pounds on a 20 year old Honda 7.5 hp four stroke. You probably have had a similiar systen on your 25. My only thought is to chenge out to a 6:1 pulley system.

Good luck on your new adventures,

Steve Shetter
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 08/18/2003 : 16:09:15

tell the new owner not to try to reach OVER the backstay (if it's adjustable) or OVER the pulpit rail. This can cause quite an armstrain. It happened to me the first couple of times out. Now I reach under the pulpit, I push my body out and over the transom a little bit. That way I am lifting straight up and not at full arm extension. No more problems.

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Carstenc
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Response Posted - 09/06/2003 : 21:50:05

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Jim,

Congratulations on the upgrade. I hope to follow you someday. In the meantime, I have a stainless port side OB bracket that has a 4:1 reduction pulley system that reduces the percieved load to about 15- 20 pounds on a 20 year old Honda 7.5 hp four stroke. You probably have had a similiar systen on your 25. My only thought is to chenge out to a 6:1 pulley system.

Good luck on your new adventures,

Steve Shetter
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#2381
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Carstenc
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Response Posted - 09/06/2003 : 22:00:15

Steve Shetter,

I'm the guy that bought the boat from Jim <img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Jim...Thanks for inquiring about my question.

Steve...Not quite sure how you are applying the 4 to 1 pulley system to the outboard bracket. Coud you please describe.

Thanks

Carlo Carstensen

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Bryan Beamer
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Response Posted - 09/07/2003 : 00:11:22

A motor davit

Here is a link to a thread about the davit.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2792

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 09/07/2003 : 09:06:31

That was weird.... when clicking this thread to see Bryan's latest post... the thread that came up was the one for which he had a link... to find myself in a dead end thread with the last post back in Feb and it wasn't Bryan's had me a bit confused and scratching my head about why it jumped there.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 11:59:13

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That was weird.... when clicking this thread to see Bryan's latest post... the thread that came up was the one for which he had a link... to find myself in a dead end thread with the last post back in Feb and it wasn't Bryan's had me a bit confused and scratching my head about why it jumped there.
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That's Bill G. trying to confuse Mozilla again! <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 17:53:47

Don't Cut It

I wouldn't recommend cutting it down at all. If (just if) you ever move up to a bigger boat, you'll be glad you didn't. It's a great piece of hanrdware for a wonderfully reasonable cost. Didn't have one on our C25, but couldn't live without it on our C34. BTW, it's also great for getting your motor on and off your dinghy, and you can do it yourself. Just re-reeve the inboard end of the line from the clam cleat to through the blocks, and then down. Tie it off to a cleat on the dock, connect your motor and then haul away. The 6:1 purchase makes anything light. You can use it for your main motors, as noted, or also for dinghy motors.

Stu

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/08/2003 : 18:12:17

FYI, Stu is apparently responding to a discussion on the thread Bryan linked to, where I asked about shortening the davit. Confused me for a minute... <img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>

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

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 : 00:57:02

Dave's Right

Guess I was right clicking at the time....

Answer still stands, but thanks for the note.

Stu

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 : 09:28:51

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Dave's Right... thanks for the note.
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That's what "consultants" are for... <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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

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