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cmckitrick
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2004 :  08:13:25  Show Profile
Does anyone know the actual width of the cabin bulkheads? I want to put in a lantern and and barometer but I'm afraid the screws will stick out on the other side. It looks like the PO cut the end of some screws off so his stuff would not be too long. Anyone have experience with this issue? Thanks.
Charlie McKitrick
Norwell, MA
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'81 C 25 SR/FK
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/10/2004 :  09:58:31  Show Profile
Just fininshed adding a lamp myself yesterday... you need screws in 1/2" or 5/8" lengths.

Be sure to pilot the holes (carefully so you don't drill through) and use the proper screwdriver (exact fit). The soft brass screws that are usually provided with these 'cosmetic' items deform very easily.
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/11/2004 :  19:21:35  Show Profile
Bulkheads are 1/2 inch ply.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/11/2004 :  20:03:38  Show Profile
Mine are 3/4"... The main ones anyway.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  00:26:28  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ClamBeach</i>
<br />Mine are 3/4"... The main ones anyway.
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Mine too, hey Dave I think you got cheated.
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  10:52:21  Show Profile
Maybe there is a production change our boat is a 1987 and all the ply is 1/2 on all the full and partial bulkheads. There would ceratinly be no reason to have them be 3/4. I haven't been on here for a long while but FYI I am a professional boat builder, marine suveyor, and mechanic, and make my living doing this stuff. We (my wife and I) live on our Cat 25 for a couple of months in summer and maybe a month in winter. Georgian Bay in summer. I've cut our boat up to make some serious changes and am prety familiar with the structure. I think I've got a disk with pictures of the rebuilt galley, cabin sole, and our wood stove if anyones interested. Dave
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  12:06:58  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Dave
Our site thrives on the sharing of experiences and gained knowledge. Please post often. You will see that you can make a difference in the sailing experience of everyone. This site is exceptional and it is because we all are committed to keeping it valuable to everyone from the newbie (poster that is) to the people who really need to get a life (me). New blood is the real key. It is also very valuable to provide info in your profile and in your sig. you will notice we use our sigs sparingly but we do use them. Reading the last year's posts will provide you a frame of reference to the character of the site and the level of knowledge that exists here. One thing we all enjoy is being proven wrong, so if you read something that is inaccurate we always want to know the real skinny, just be gentle.
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  14:50:36  Show Profile
I was on alot about 4 or five years ago then got off on other stuff.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  18:15:56  Show Profile
Yup, lotsa changes between the early models and the late ones (see the infamous "Mark V" thread). I think Catalina got a lot smarter and the boats were became more refined as time went on.

On my (very) early model, I believe the main bulkhead carries most of the compression load from the mast. The compression post doesn't end up really 'bedded' anywhere to speak of.

My previous boat was from Macgregor.. sometimes I think no 2 boats built there were exactly the same. (at least in the old days)
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  21:10:42  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Dave Laux,

Welcome back to the forum, glad to see you posting here again. Your technical knowledge and experience are very helpful. Thanks again for the Catalina 25 poptop tent, I'm still very pleased with it.

-- Leon Sisson
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Dave Laux
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Response Posted - 06/12/2004 :  21:47:55  Show Profile
Hey Leon, Long time no talk. Glad you are using the cover .Donna (my wife ) made us one with screens on three sides that have velcro tabbed storm flaps. We use the cover often. Made of Subrella fabric. Just got the boat out of winter cover and into the shop today. Since we work on and survey other peoples boats all spring we don't usually get into the water until we leave for Canada in July. The only project for this year is a new VHF and antenna. Last fall I built a new fuel tank to replace a plastic one that I put in 2 years ago. If the boat was closed up it began to smell like fuel. The new tank is aluminum and should have lower permiability. Dave
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