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I'm pulling Chimera, a 1980 Catalina 25 swing keel, out for the first time next week. I have no idea when the last haul out was, but I've owned it 1 year and 6 months and had no problems with the hull or keel.
Can anyone provide a quick check list of things I need to prepare to do when I get it out? Especially, what should I do before I pull it out to get ready? Besides print out reams of advice from this forum, of course
If you have a knot meter with a thru hull paddle wheel make sure that you remove the paddle wheel before putting the boat on the trailer. I know that if I leave mine in, there is a very good chance that the rollers will hit the paddle wheel and crush it.
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Make sure all four trailer tires have the correct tire pressure, and that your winch cable is in good condition.
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