Hi everyone. I am removing the teak insert for inspection. Not much experience working with wood, whats the best way to prep it before re-installing. I noticed...
Weather permitting and family willing (my daughter and family is here for the weekend BUT the 2 year old granddaughter wants to go ride Aeolus) I might be able...
I am not sure this is the mast you were asking me to find. It was the only one I could see that was remotely like a Cat 27 Mast. The dollar bill is for size...
Thanks Michael and Chris. Appreciate the tips! Dave _____ From: catalina27@yahoogroups.com [mailto:catalina27@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Felton ...
Here is a link to the mast section I was sent to Backyard Boats to find. I am not sure it is ofr a Catalina 27, it looks too oval to me. My mast is flat on...
Thanks for the lead Dave, I'll let you know if he ends up buying it. Tim ... Boom ... stolen ... Ontario) ... from ... first ... spreaders ... nothing ... guy ...
... Hello everyone, I don't check up on the group as often as I'd like to after having sold my boat and moved down to Texas this summer. I do however, ...
HI, Can you expand on how you chalked the bolts? I have large slotted flat heads in the jib track and can see no access from the underside. I have three...
Practical Sailor has a write up in December 2008 issue. They compare the Garmins GPSMAP 76csx at $275 or lower, the Colorado @ $450 and the Oregon 400c @...
Also the GPSMAP floats while the two newer models do not. The two newer models do have a wireless data sharing capability.. Marine features for the GPSMAP...
West Marine now has the Colorado on sale for $300 after a $50 rebate. That's why I am considering it. Preloaded with coastal charts it's the cheapest...
I have had the Colorado 400c since they were released to market earlier this year. It works really well and I have it hooked up to 12v constant power, so I...
PS says. In PS opinion, none of these units can be safely used as a chartplotter. The screens are simply too small and the detail too hard to discern to...
I caulk my bolts by gooing the bolts threads, usually turning the bolt while I do so and work my way up the threads. When you insert and screw in the bolt,...
I can't seem to find pictures and information on mounting a newer outboard that doesn't fit the transom cutout. I recently bought a 1983 C27 with a new Honda...
Gary this may not be much help, but I have an '81 with a Honda 4 stroke 9.90. The PO had a custom mount made. It is plenty strong and does the job. It has...
Gary this may not be much help, but I have an '81 with a Honda 4 stroke 9.90. The PO had a custom mount made. It is plenty strong and does the job. It has...
Thanks Joe, Your picture did answer one of my questions about tilting my motor if I use my Garelick bracket. The bracket that I have has a vertical lift of...
Welcome to the Catalina 27 Owners Group! If you are like me, you'll grow to love your C-27 like you love your significant other. :-)  I wouldn't trade...
... saltwater?//Leroy ... I would recommend soaking it in clean fresh water for an hour or so and taking a soft bristle brush to scrub out any salt water that...
Below is a Quote from the Oct 15, 1996 edition of PS... "Nigel Calder, an authority on the subject, quotes Norseman as saying that standing rigging should be...
The truth is heresay does continue to circulate regarding the effectiveness of a bonding system. I have yet to come across conclusive evidence that a bonding...
Now THAT'S a tough decision...lmao Kevin M. Morton S/V Serenity #1920 _/)_ ... From: Benjamin Harris <bfharris@...> Subject: RE: [catalina27] outboard...
I Have a 1982 catalina 27 with simiar probem, there is not enough room to tilt the motor without taking the skin off your knuckles. plus, all the controls...
Fred, Do you have a newer Honda 9.9hp outboard on a bracket? I already have the remote controls. I have tried backing out of my slip without turning the...