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jm
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Initially Posted - 01/02/2002 :  12:13:06  Show Profile
Is there some trick to removing the teak steps that go from the cockpit to the galley ? (1982 Cat25 traditional interior). I've removed all the visible screws and supporting brackets but these dang steps are still hangin' tight..
Also, I've got the old
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 01/02/2002 :  14:51:36  Show Profile
Don't know anything about the companion way steps, but as for the to-hull I would first think of the future of the boat. If you are going to keep it forever then just rough up the inside of the hole to give the epoxy something to grip to, sand the bottom
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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 01/02/2002 :  17:32:43  Show Profile
jm,

The companionway ladder is secured to the fiberglass base that forms the sink cabinet by four screws set under teak plugs. Drill the plugs out with a drill that is smaller than the plug. Use a small screw driver to pick out the remaining parts of
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c25sailor
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  08:36:35  Show Profile
jm,

I agree with John here about considering the future owner before plugging the hole(s). An option which I went with was to install bronze through hulls that are simply capped off with bronze end caps. One of these days I may hook up the sinks again;
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Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  10:54:59  Show Profile
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An option which I went with was to install bronze through hulls that are simply capped off with bronze end caps. One of these days I may hook
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jm
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  10:56:36  Show Profile
Thank you Gentlemen for your wise advice re: future potential buyers/users. I concur. Ed - what size of through-hull is required (first guess would be 3/4" x 3" ?) and are there any pro's/con's to using Marelon vs. Bronze ? (I'm in fresh water)
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c25sailor
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  11:23:51  Show Profile
jm,

I used 3/4" for the galley and 1/2" for the v-berth. I don't think you get much choice on the lengths- 3" sounds about right.

As far as Marelon vs bronze, I believe you can go either way. I called Catalina once about this and was told to go with
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BCain
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  11:30:50  Show Profile
JM, this may be a foolish question, but, do you have a swing Keel? If so the keel winch is bolted to the steps under the teak tread and your trying to lift 1500lbs.
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jm
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Response Posted - 01/03/2002 :  12:31:48  Show Profile
No such thing as a foolish question - and your question presents quite the mental image - dang stairs, why won't you move?!
Alas, no, I have a fin keel model - but thanks for the cranial jiggle giggle.
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