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jasonh66
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Australia
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Initially Posted - 02/26/2004 : 16:55:58

I have just bought a Catalina C-25 (called a Boomaroo 25 in Oz), which has strap hinges with only 2 holes, instead of 3.

I am having real problems locating replacement hinges and would really apreciate it if anyone could help.

Jason

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 17:32:20

Hi Jason,

Welcome to the group! You are a LONG way away!

I was wondering ... what is wrong with the old hinges?

Have you tried [url="http://catalinadirect.com/"]Catalina Direct[/url]?

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Frank Hopper
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Pitcairn Island
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 17:54:18

Boomaroo 25
Price: AU $25,000

Description:
A stable and easy to sail family boat in very good condition. 7.5 Hp Volvo inboard diesel, radios, sounder and autopilot. The furling genoa is only 2 years old.
Reference: BS348
Year: 1980
Designer: Catalina
Builder: Boomaroo, Sydney
Length: 7.6m - 25'
Beam: 8'2"
Draft: 2'6" - 6'

Keel / Ballast:
Swing keel, 680 kg cast ballast

Hull Material:
GRP

Deck Material:
GRP

Engine:
7.5 Hp Volvo Penta single cylinder diesel engine in very good condition, sail drive, salt water cooled, 2 blade fixed propellor, cruise speed 6 kn, cruise speed 5.5 kn, 1 lt/hr fuel consumption

Fuel:
1 stainless steel tank, 30 lt capacity

Water:
1 tank, 20 lt capacity

Accomodation:
Interior Finish: Timber, 5' 8" headroom, 2 cabins, 2 double and 2 single berths

Galley:
Icebox, metho stove, manual water system, 2 sinks

Toilet:
yes

Dinghy:
2.4 m GRP dinghy, with oars

Covers:
Boat deck cover, sun cover

Ground Tackle:
1 plough anchor, 30 m chain, 30 m warps

Safety Gear:
GME EPIRB, flares, life ring, fire extinguisher, bilge pump

Electrics:
Alternator, 2 new batteries

Electronics:
27 Mhz and VHF radios, Marlin D1-110A sounder, Navico TP5000 autopilot, compass, cassette

Sail Inventory:
Furling mainsail, furling genoa (2000)

Mast / Rigging:
Sloop, aluminium single spreader mast, stainless steel rigging

Deck Gear:
3 Barlow winches (15, 16, 16)

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Raskal
Navigator

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USA
162 Posts

Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 19:01:17

I can't tell you how different this Association would be if other American sailors knew us as the owners of a used "Boomaroo"...Mate...

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jasonh66
Deckhand

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Australia
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 20:08:58

The old hinges are literally falling apart, and unfortunately Catalina Direct only stock the 3 hole type.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Buzz Maring
 Hi Jason,

Welcome to the group! You are a LONG way away!

I was wondering ... what is wrong with the old hinges?

Have you tried [url="http://catalinadirect.com/"]Catalina Direct[/url]?
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dlucier
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Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
7583 Posts

Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 22:27:24

I don't know what size you need, but here's a [url="http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?keyword=131583&resultCt=1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=5899&y=6&x=17"]Heavy-Duty Stainless Strap Hinge - 4"[/url] from West Marine.

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Sea Trac
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Vanuatu
1357 Posts

Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 22:58:50

Hello Jason,

Any idea what is on the foredeck of this Boomaroo 25?

Thank you and best regards,

Edited by - Sea Trac on 02/26/2004 22:59:18

svmoxie
Past Commodore

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USA
331 Posts

Response Posted - 02/27/2004 : 04:45:38

Looks like about an 8 feet long dinghy to me J.B.

Thats where I keep mine too.

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Frank Hopper
Past Commodore

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Pitcairn Island
6776 Posts

Response Posted - 02/27/2004 : 08:49:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by svmoxie
 Looks like about an 8 feet long dinghy to me J.B.

Thats where I keep mine too.
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Dinghy:
2.4 m GRP dinghy, with oars<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

My guess too.

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Steve Milby
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USA
5902 Posts

Response Posted - 02/27/2004 : 08:56:56

If I remember correctly, Catalina used to put two-hole hinges on the forward hatch, but later put three-hole hinges on for added strength.

Why don't you fill the existing screw holes with a little fiberglass resin and drill new holes to accommodate the three-hole hinges? The old holes will be covered by the hinge, so they won't be visible.

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