Association Forum - Zeroing in on 250WK...

Assn Members Area · Join

Home.

Association Forum

Ships Store

Cruising

Racing

Technical Tips

Photo Gallery - New

Boat Search - Updated

Manuals & Brochures

Swap Meet

Links

Officer Flag Line & Staff

Bylaws & Constitution

Members Area

Join the Association

Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.

Association Forum

Username:	Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

All Forums

Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums

Catalina 250 Specific Forum

Zeroing in on 250WK...

New Topic

Topic Locked

Printer Friendly

Author

Topic

Richard F.
Deckhand

Member Avatar

5 Posts

Initially Posted - 12/12/2004 : 02:42:53

Still shopping, learning more, it's a good thing. One quick question... has anyone added opening ports on the side windows, other than the standard opening port in the head? Seems like cross ventilation would be at a premium... I guess opening the forward hatch moves a bit of air. Any previous experience with this?

Also, was is the weight of the WK, including the trailer. I know I saw this in the postings, so apologies for a repeat. I have a Suburban 1500 4WD... any trouble pulling the WK on a trailer for 60-100 miles?

Thanks,

-Richard

Edited by - on

Ben - FL
Admiral

Members Avatar

880 Posts

Response Posted - 12/12/2004 : 10:00:59

One of the great things I like about the C-250 is it is so open below deck. There is no need for cross ventalation in my opinion because there are no bulkheads to restrict air flow. And with the pop top open any additonal ports would not make much of a difference. I do have a clip-on 12v fan hanging from the companion way ladder to stir the air in the aft berth in summer. The 12v power point is mounted under the panel and wired into the breaker that runs the stove ignitor.

Edited by - on

Dkn420
Captain

Members Avatar

USA
298 Posts

Response Posted - 12/12/2004 : 11:47:49

Richard: When I purchased my boat I had opening portlights put in the cockpit so they are over the aft-berth. You can find this modification in the "tech-tips" section of the forum. I had this done by the folks who did the bottom paint on the boat before it was ever put in the water. I would agree with Ben about the openess of the C250, but it does get a little stuffy in the aft-bert.

I also purchased a new hatch board and installed three vents in it and finished the back with teak frames around the openings. I have a solar vent yet to install on the front hatch and I really believe that would give all the ventilation one would need.

I have a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD that pulls my WK on the trailer just fine.

Best of luck, Dan #727

Edited by - on

Jeff McK
Captain

Members Avatar

USA
389 Posts

Response Posted - 12/12/2004 : 13:57:47

Richard,

The Catalina web page lists the "Basic Weight" for the WK as 4200 pounds. Obviously this will not be the same as your real weight once you get done adding things like the weight of the trailer, options, a ~100# outboard, fuel, electronics, food, water, gizmos, etc.

http://www.catalinayachts.com/yachts.cfm?act=model& id=17& link=spec

Based on the other folks' comments it sounds like you are probably still OK. Does anyone have an "all-up" weight for their entire towed load?

Edited by - Jeff McK on 12/12/2004 14:03:43

johnsonp
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
606 Posts

Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 00:07:43

Just bought a C250 2004 wing keel in Redondo Beach,Ca and towed it to Santa Rosa,Ca on a new Catalina Trailrite trailer with a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee six cylinder, with Tow package option. No problems except for high winds , had to slow to 45 mph.
Boat ......4200#
Trailer... 1300#
engine... 96#
sand bags...180#
total.....5776lbs

sand was added to trailer tongue to help with swaying in high winds...no help
paulj

Edited by - on

Richard F.
Deckhand

Members Avatar

5 Posts

Response Posted - 12/13/2004 : 01:19:42

Hey, great info here. Thanks much. I'm only looking at 60-ish miles anyway, and 45mph is fine by me.

Also, I took a look and found the aft berth port lights. Looks like a great mod.

Thanks for the info...

-Richard

Edited by - on

At Ease
Admiral

Members Avatar

672 Posts

Response Posted - 12/16/2004 : 15:06:13

Richard F, you are probably OK towing with a Suburban. Johnsonp, I'd double check your vehicle to see if you are legal towing all that weight. The V8 for the 1993 JGCherokee can tow 6,500, don't know about the 4.0L six cylinder. Also, you need to be sure you do not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), this is the total weight of completely loaded vehicle and trailer. Should you exceed the Jeep's legal towable weight or the GCWR, and are in an accident, your insurance co could void your insurance and you could be liable...even if not your fault. Just because it will tow it, does not mean it's legal.

Edited by - on

Topic

New Topic

Topic Locked

Printer Friendly

Jump To:

Association Forum

Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.