It’s been very quiet lately! Is everybody out sailing? Testing 123….--

Anyone know where I can get a couple of these? Rick Shaw, Norman, OK Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android

Well, I've had a good run with my '76 Cat 27 but, since my marina has decided to double their cost with a promise of another raise next year they have priced me out. At least their services haven't in

My stern rail is attached to the transom with lag screws. I need to repair some damaged fiberglass there and was wondering if anyone has managed to through bolt it instead. I just don't see a way to r

We need your help October 14 and 15 we are having a colorado governor cup. The challenge is we are starting with another fleet of boats that are not Catalina the director of the racing with the chatfi

Hi Group I am researching procedures and suppliers for standard rigging on my C27. Does anyone have thoughts on the Catalina Direct "trim to fit" rigging package for this boat? Are the deck level comp

My 1984 C27 has internal halyards, with 4 turning sheaves in the base of the mast. I believe a previous owner may have unintentionally modified the original working configuration. On the starboard sid

My mast appears to have no rake. Is that typical for a 27? How does one adjust it if not? Also, I have not felt comfortable tuning the rigging tight enough to see any noticeable prebend. Maybe I will

Hi all, I'm a fairly new Catalina 27 owner and enjoying my boat sailing out of Oceanside, CA. I don't have the wealth of experience some of you have, nor am I a wizard with troubleshooting and fixing

Hi 27 Group I am getting ready to replace my standing rigging. My backstay bridle terminates with eye terminals and turnbuckles and T studs that are pinned to the chainplates. The people at CD tell me

Just fyi in case there’s any interchangeable parts you folks could use. https://groups.io/g/Catalina30/message/111825 -- Ken

Any idea why my M18 dumped all of it's oil in the bilge? I can't find any leak and just checked the oil a few days ago. It was full. I started the engine today and had no oil pressure which led me to

What is the significance of the serial number? Does it denote the model or any additional information

This is an '83 C 27 I'm working on that had leaks from both a previously damaged and poorly re-bedded bow pulpit, as well as the classic leaky window gaskets (both projects underway). There was standi

Hi all, Last year about this time, I listed my good old reliable boat for sale here (and elsewhere) after 17 yrs of ownership, a longevity I attribute in many ways to the group knowledge of this forum

Hello, I'm looking for some input on the attachment area for the upper shroud chainplates on an early C270. The attachment area is cracked. Is this common on the C270s, and is it structural or cosmeti

Harbor Freight Email Hey all, HF has its el cheapo 5-amp and better Bauer 7-amp angle grinders on sale for any of you who will need to do any keel or smile repair this upcoming work session!. Coupon b

My plans are to retire in 3 years to the Buffalo area to be near my wife’s family (yes, I'd like to remain married) and I have a few questions. I’m used to sailing year-round and it seems the sailing

Diver reports strut movement. Removed fiberglass on the interior to expose bolts and water seepage occurring. Hauling boat to replace, strut from CD and instructions from Catalina Yachts in hand. Look

about to make an offer on an '86 C27 - second go around for me - a loooong time ago i had a nearly new '73 C27 (actually, just the starboard side). The new boat has pedestal steering and having a hard