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Jwendehorst
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Initially Posted - 05/31/2005 :  14:44:11  Show Profile
I need to replace all the rigging on a 1982 Catalina 25 so I am looking for specs/diagram of the boat. I also plan on building a new tiller arm. Does anyone know where I can find a diagram of the boat with specific measurements. Also need to know how much line I need for the sheets, main and jib. The halyards look to be in good shape.
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 05/31/2005 :  17:11:20  Show Profile
Hi John,

I think most of the information you need is published in the C-25 manuals ... there is an "original" version, and "newer" version ... here is a link: [url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/manbro/manbro.html"]C-25 Manuals & Brochures[/url]

As for the tiller ... 'can't help you there, because I've got wheel steering ... but you can likely find some threads on the subject of building/restoring the tiller if you check out the "search" function at the top of the page (BTW, when using the search function, try searching by "subject only" to cut down on the search time). FWIW, I seem to recall that many have opted to buy a new tiller rather than restore an old one ... they aren't that expensive.

Finally, there is a C-25 Owner's Handbook sold by Catalina Direct that is well worth the approximate $10 cost ... if you don't already have one, you might consider getting one from Catalina Direct ... here is a link to their web site: [url="http://catalinadirect.com/"]Catalina Direct[/url]

What kind of C-25 did you buy? Standard rig? Tall rig? Fin Keel? Swing keel? Wing retrofit? 'Any photos?

Good luck ... you're going to love your boat ... and welcome to the group!
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frants
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Response Posted - 06/02/2005 :  00:44:58  Show Profile  Visit frants's Homepage
You can also find a good phone number on www.catalinayachts.com
the folks there can help you. on this site there is also tech-help.
frants
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GeorgeB
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Response Posted - 06/07/2005 :  15:33:07  Show Profile
Catalina Direct can also be a good place to buy your stays and shrouds. They offer individual pieces and complete kits.
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Jwendehorst
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  11:22:04  Show Profile
Many thanks for all the replies! Joining this forum has been one of the best decisions I have made since finding my Catalina 25. The mast is a tall rig, swing keel. No motor yet. I'm looking at 8 - 9.9 hp long shaft motors.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.
John
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 06/14/2005 :  12:01:45  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">I also plan on building a new tiller arm. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">Welcome aboard, John!

I got a piece of mahogany (I believe it was about a full 2" by about 8") and made a new tiller out of it. I laid the old tiller against the board and traced the shape onto the mahogany. (Try to orient it so that the direction of the grain curves at the same places as the tiller. It's not hard to find a board with the right grain if the lumber company will let you select the board from a pile.) I made the dimensions of my tiller slightly larger than the old laminated tiller for added strength, because the laminations made the old tiller stronger with a smaller cross-section. Mahogany is pretty hard to cut, so I paid the lumber company to cut it out for me with their band saw. I rounded the edges over with a router and a roundover bit, and did some more shaping with a grinder. Then sanded it and coated it with Cetol. It wasn't expensive, didn't take long to do, and has been very sturdy, and required less maintenance than the laminated tiller.

That having been said, new laminated tillers aren't very expensive. I just did it as a winter project to see how I would like it. I liked it.
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