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Tim Colbert
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Initially Posted - 03/14/2002 :  18:06:22  Show Profile
I have looked into tackling the stem fitting upgrade but do not want the integrated bow roller as I'm going to install a separate one. Has anybody attempted to fit a piece of stainless steel to the existing stem fitting in order to extend it down the bow and bolt it through?

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Tim Colbert
'79 SR SK #1363
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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/15/2002 :  09:00:39  Show Profile
You can order the new style stemhead <i>without</i> the bow roller. I would think you'd have to remove the old stemhead in order to do a proper job of welding on a new piece and, as you may know, stainless shrinks to some degree when welded <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> . . . I'd opt for a new one from Catalina.

Steve Madsen
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Tim Colbert
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Response Posted - 03/15/2002 :  11:13:05  Show Profile
Steve

When I spoke to Catalina Direct last year around this time I was told that it was not available without the bow roller. Do I need to go to Catalina Yachts instead?

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Tim Colbert
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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/15/2002 :  11:28:56  Show Profile
I see . . . thanks for the update . . . I would check with Catalina Direct. BTW, if you're going to install a bow roller any way, the Catalina unit is pretty nice.

Steve Madsen
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Tim Colbert
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Response Posted - 03/15/2002 :  16:39:10  Show Profile
Steve

I just purchased a 25# CQR and assumed I would need a much beefier setup than the one pictured in the Catalina Direct Manual as I intend to keep the anchor secured outside the existing locker. Of course with a '79 C25 I'll have to notch the lid for the rode and possibly increase the size of the drain. But that's another thread....

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Tim Colbert
'79 C25 SR SK #1363
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 03/15/2002 :  19:30:51  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Tim,

Here's a photo of the Catalina upgrade stem fitting with anchor roller:
<img src="http://www.trailersailor.com/uploads/c25_bow_01.jpg" border=0>
Note that the 22# Claw and 20# Danforth are both one size larger than recommended by their manufacturers for 25' sailboats. The Claw just fits on the roller forward of the anchor locker hatch. I drilled a hole in the Claw for the captive retaining pin. The Danforth has 20' of 3/16" chain and 3/8" double braid, the Claw has 30' of 1/4" chain and 1/2" 3-strand (will replace with 7/16" double braid someday). The hatch cover and lip have been notched for both chains. The locker drain has been enlarged to 1/2"SCH40PVC. The anchor locker has been completely sealed off from the nav lights and cabin.

-- Leon Sisson


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