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August 2004 |
From
the Afterguard
By Dale Mack, Crocus, #4248
I've come to the conclusion that Crocus' previous owner(s) may have never heard of caulking. From cleats to vents, almost nothing seems to have been bedded down with caulking before being installed. No wonder the boat leaks everywhere. Ah the joys of owning a project boat;-))
After fourteen years of owning a boat that I was the original owner of, it has been quite a learning experience switching from a 1987 (#14286) to a 1978 model. Laura will tell you that I enjoy working on them as much as I enjoy sailing them.
Most of the boating projects this year have been focused on finding and eliminating the leaks, re-rigging the boat to make sailing easier, and repairing a endless list of small jobs associated with a well used twenty-six year old boat. A short list of the completed projects includes:
- Remounted the battery
- Rewired the switch panel and restored the function of the Master switch pilot light.
- Installed a teak handhold on the sliding hatch
- Removed lots of useless external hardware that just allowed water entry into the boat
- Replaced the old motor bracket with a new spring assisted one from Garhauer
- Replaced the vinyl tubing attached to the portside air scoops
- Recaulked the lower gudgeons for the rudder
- Replaced the bow eye
- Restoring the boat's boot stripe
- Rigging:
- Replaced the old adjustable backstay with a new cascade-style adjustable backstay
- Ran all the mainsail control lines down the starboard side and to the cockpit (halyard, single line reefing, boom vang, and cunningham)
- Ran all the genoa and spinnaker control lines down the port side and to the cockpit (genoa halyard, spinnaker halyard, topping lift, and downhaul)
- Installed an adjustable outhaul on the boom
- Improved the setup for the downhaul at the gooseneck end of the boom
I plan to cover some of these projects in some future newsletter issues for those interested in some possible upgrade ideas.
As
you can see in the photo, Crocus' bottom paint extended several inches
above the waterline. I had noticed in a couple of spots where the bottom
paint had flaked off that blue gel coat and not yellow was showing through.
This discovery got me thinking that the boat might actually have a molded in
boot stripe. I experimented with some fiberglass safe paint remover, and
low and behold, the boat's original gel coat boot stripe emerged.
My test strip turned into removing all the paint covering the boot stripe with a combination of paint remover and wet sanding. I finished the job by repainting the bottom up to the bottom of the boot stripe. Four separate colors of bottom paint were identified during the removal process.
New Members
Please join me in welcoming the following new members to Fleet 20:
Joseph Bruining of Portland, Oregon
C22, #3109, Wingman, berthed at McCuddy's on Tomahawk Is.
Joseph is interested in cruising
Donald & Jenny Maywald of Vancouver, Washington
C22, #12286, Gromit, berthed at McCuddy's Ridgefield
Donald & Jenny are interested in cruising
Catalina 22 Rendezvous
I've been a member of Fleet 20 since the summer of 1997 when Laura, Sean, and I moved here from Boise, Idaho. During that time I've watched members move onto larger boats, relocate to other parts of the country, or pursue new interests. The one constant throughout all the change is that local Catalina 22 owners are a diverse group that range from cruiser/racers to day sailors. Some of us have years of sailing experience and some of us are just getting started. One of the things I cherish about Fleet 20 are the people I've met along the way. Whether it's been racing, cruising, or just getting together for a social, it has been the events that created the opportunities to meet new people and establish new friendships that have endured even as folks have passed their C22's onto new owners.
I'd like to personally invite you, my fellow C22 enthusiasts, to a Catalina 22 Rendezvous on Saturday, September 18th. As you will read later in the newsletter you can either boat or drive to this event, and it is open to all Catalina 22 owners (not just members of Fleet 20).
Sail for the Cure
I hope you'll consider coming out and participating in the Sail for the Cure on September 25th. This local two hour fun sail, followed by dinner and music is a great event and it supports a wonderful cause (breast cancer research). Look for more details later in the newsletter.
Catalina Rendezvous also supports
C22 Gathering
By Dale Mack
The pleasure of your company is hereby requested for the 5th annual three-day weekend of fun, festivities and socializing with fellow Catalina owners and factory representatives.
Organized by the Catalina Owners Rendezvous Committee and sponsored by the Columbia River All Catalina Association (CRACA).
Advanced registration is required so the committee can purchase enough dessert for Saturday, breakfast ingredients for Sunday, and arrange slips of the proper size for boats.
The event is FREE to all Catalina owners who register for the rendezvous. CRACA will pick up the cost of Friday and Saturday moorage for all boats manufactured by Catalina Yachts that attend. Water and 30 amp power will be available on the docks.
Those unable to bring their boat are encouraged to drive to the rendezvous on Saturday and enjoy a day full of fun and fellowship.
Participants are requested to bring one gift per boat/car (value approximately $15.00) and drop it off at the committee boat upon arrival. The gift does not have to be nautical, and it will be used during the gift exchange Saturday evening. Participation in the gift exchange is completely optional.
This event is open to ALL owners of Catalina Yachts, so please help get the word out. Several exciting workshops are planned in addition to a presentation by Gerry Douglas, Catalina Yacht's Vice President and Chief Engineer.
Rendezvous with a Catalina 22 Twist
While the official agenda (posted below) shows Saturday as lunch on your own, I thought it might be fun to encourage Catalina 22 owners to boat in or drive in for a potluck lunch on Saturday, starting at 11:30 am. It would give many of us whose sailing paths never cross an opportunity to meeting one another and talk Catalina 22's. Following lunch we can listen to Gerry Douglas, and take in some of the free workshops. Those that don't want to stay through dinner can take off, and those who want to make a day of it are welcome to stay through dessert Saturday evening. If you are interested, please fill out the online registration form, even if you are coming down for just a couple of hours on Saturday. Laura and I will be there with our Catalina 30, so look for the mast flying a long red ribbon.
More Information and Online Registration
More information regarding the rendezvous can be found here:
- Rendezvous Notice (http://craca.netfirms.com/rendezvous/index.htm)
- Online Registration (http://craca.netfirms.com/rendezvous/2004Registration.htm)
Saturday, September 18
8:00 am, Morning Stretch: walks, runs, and kayak paddling tours
9:30 am, Registration/Check-in at the committee boat
During registration you'll receive Name Tags, a gift exchange raffle ticket, an itinerary, various other rendezvous related items and have an opportunity to reconfirm your interest in dining with a group of Catalina owners at Mark's.
Noon, Lunch on your own
1:00 pm, Gerry Douglas (Catalina Yachts) presentation and Q&A
2:00 pm, Workshops
3:00 pm, Kayaking, games, socializing, etc.
5:00 pm, Dinner on your own
or with the group going to Mark's on the Channel7:30 pm, Gift exchange and dessert
I hope you'll consider attending the rendezvous.
| Cruising |
Fourth of July Weekend at Government Island
By Dale Mack
We don't normally venture out on the Fourth of July, and especially not to one of the most popular docks on the Columbia River, but when Laura said lets spend the Fourth of July weekend at Government Island's East dock I figured we could always anchor if there was no room. We left on Friday and returned to Tomahawk on Sunday to watch the fireworks.
We moved the boat two times over the course of a couple of days to finally end up on the inside. Passing wakes make the outside really tough on the crew and the boat (bring lots of BIG fenders).
We had a nice weekend
and made friends with two other couples who Laura has hooked up with since the
cruise. The kayaking and scrolls
along the sandy beach were great.
On Sunday we returned to our slip at Tomahawk Bay Moorage and settled into a routine of reading, napping, kayaking, and visiting with other sailors as we waited for the fireworks show to start later that evening.
I ran into the Annis' and Hanson's sharing a potluck dinner together on their C25's (both families moved up from C22's). I also introduced myself and Fleet 20 to a couple of Catalina 22 owners who I hadn't run into before.
We spent the night on the boat and went home Monday to avoid the crush of cars trying to get off the island and across the I-5 bridges. I hope you enjoyed your Fourth of July weekend.
There is still time to join the Beacon Rock Cruise
By Dale Mack
August
19-22. We are just days away from the Fleet 20 cruise
to Beacon Rock. If you are still sitting on the fence, I can assure you it
is worth the effort.
Motoring, the trip covers 30 nautical miles and typically takes about 6.5 hrs. The return trip takes about 4 hrs. My biggest concern on my first trip was whether I'd have enough fuel along to run the motor 10.5 hrs plus a reserve. My 4-stroke 7.5hp Honda on my previous C22 burned about 0.75gals/hr, which meant that the trip up consumed roughly 5 gallons. I carried 8.4 gals divided between the fuel tank and a 5 gal. Rubbermaid fuel container. Those concerned about fuel can always stop off at the Port of Washougal near Camas and top off your tank. The marina is located about three hours upstream of the I-5 bridge.
This is an easy three-day weekend cruise. Get an early start on Friday morning and you'll be at the moorage by the early afternoon.
| Itinerary | ||
| Date | Day | Destination |
| 19 | Th | Government Is - East |
| 20-21 | Fr - Sa | Beacon Rock |
| 22 | Su | Portland |
Laura and I are going to stretch our trip over four days. We may go straight through to Beacon Rock on Thursday, or we may spend the night at Bartlett Landing (Government Island, East Dock) thus cutting two hours off the trip on Friday.
Send me an email (catalina22fleet20@comcast.net) if you are interested in attending the cruise so I can keep you apprised of any last minute changes in plans.
Notes on Beacon Rock:
- Moorage at the dock $.50/foot per night
- Bring quarters for the showers (3 minutes for 50 cents)
- Great place for dinghies, kayaks, or small sailboats
- Running water is available at the top of the ramp
- Ice is available about a mile's walk from the moorage
- There is a one knot current that runs south passed the docks
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Camp sites, boat ramp, and picnic area available
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The walk to Beacon Rock is very doable if you want to hike to the top
The Return of the St. Helens Cruise
By Dale Mack
September 11-12.
After a hiatus for a couple years, Fleet 20 will once again be sailing to St. Helens, located
about seventeen nautical miles downstream of the I-5 bridge. The plan is
to rendezvous near buoy "39" (a green navigational aid west of the
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, downstream of the mouth of the Willamette River) and depart for St. Helens at 11 am.
Our destination is the city docks located in front of the courthouse. For
those who keep their boats downriver near St. Helens, why don't you consider
joining the rest of us at the docks.
Our cruise is timed to coincide with the SYSCO fun race and cruise to St. Helens. Fleet 20 members who are also SYSCO members may elect to take advantage of the race start (this is not a serious race, no prizes are awarded nor is anyone recognized for passing Buoy "4", a red navigational aid south of Warrior Rock first). Non-SYSCO member don't need to worry about registering for the cruise with SYSCO.
Fleet 20 will share appetizers shortly after arriving at the docks. Everyone is on their own for dinner, and then we'll share potluck desserts on the docks after dinner. Even if you can't bring your boat, still consider driving to the event.
Sunday morning is a depart-at-your-leisure kind of day. The motor back to Portland will take about 4.5 hrs. We've usually been able to sail back part of the distance, but it's not real dependable, so plan on motoring.
Because Crocus will be out of the water, I will be bringing my Catalina 30 to the cruise, so if you are looking for me, just keep an eye out for Celtic Myst.
SAIL
for the
CURE
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Event Day Schedule |
| 10am - 12pm:
Event Check-In. Pick up your Sail for the Cure packet and
T-shirts, check out the silent auction items, and register if you haven't
already (no on-the-water registrations will be permitted).
Day-of-Event registrations are $30.* Tomahawk Bay Moorage Picnic
Area, 515 NE Tomahawk Island Drive. The skipper's packet will include instruction on how to do this year's event. 1 - 3pm: Sail for the Cure. The Columbia River near navigational buoy #14. 3 - 6pm: Post-event Party. Food, music, silent auction and fun prizes! Tomahawk Bay Moorage Picnic Area. * We cannot guarantee T-shirts will be available for later registrations. |
Silent Auction
Bring your checkbook! Last year's silent auction included items such as sailing and kayaking classes, clothing, sailing equipment, wine and goodies, massages, haircuts and pedicures, framed photographs, a gas barbecue, gift certificates and more! At this year's auction, you can expect and even better selection of goodies.
The auction will open during the morning check-in at 10am. A bidding sheet listing fixed amounts will be beside each item. Write your name beside the amount you want to bid for that item. Note that there will be a "Buy It Now" price, which means that you are guaranteed to get that item. Be sure to take a quick look and start your bidding before you head out on the boat. When you come back for the party, don't forget to check your items!
The tables have a range of closing times stating at 5:15pm, so be sure to look for a sign on each of the tables. When the table closes (a 15-minute warning will be given), go to the cashier who will be set up nearby, and see what you've won. Once you've made your payment, someone will retrieve your item for you. Cash or checks only and items must be purchased and picked up by 6:00pm. Please make arrangements with the cashier if you will be unable to claim your item(s).
Donating to the Silent Auction
Have something you'd like to donate to the cause? Maybe a service, gift certificate or theme basket of items?
Call 503-287-3161 or send an e-mail to jschu@teleport.com and our donation committee will contact you. Please make arrangements to donate by September 18.
Cruising Schedule
- August 19 - 22, Beacon Rock
- September 11 - 12, St. Helens
- September 17 - 19, Catalina Rendezvous
- September 25, Sail for the Cure
| Racing |
Remembering the Catalina 25/250 Nationals
By Dale Mack
An
event occurs every once and awhile that reminds us how much individual effort
makes a difference. During four days in July, the culmination of months of
planning and hard work paid off as the two year old Catalina 25/250 Fleet 94 of
Portland, put on a landmark regatta for the Catalina 25/250 National Sailing
Association. Through the volunteer efforts of local Catalina enthusiasts, the
2004 regatta attracted boats from as far away as Indiana, and competitors from
the East coast. Participation levels far exceeded previous Nationals.
Several current and former Catalina 22 Fleet 20 members lent a hand with various aspects of the regatta. Some notable examples include:
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Terry and Kathie Annis (C25 Lematike), one of the regatta organizers. Formerly owned C22 Lematike and former Fleet 20 Captain.
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Bob Gales & Gail O'Neill (C30 Imagine), spectator boat for those wishing to watch the action from the water. Formerly owned C22 Imagine and former Fleet 20 Captain.
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Dennis & Sandy Thomas (C27 WindChaser), official regatta photographer. Formerly owned C22 WindChaser, and former Fleet 20 Captain.
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Bill Sanborn (Kalik 30, Upstart), the regatta's Principle Race Officer. Formerly owned C22 Windmill, and former Fleet 20 Captain.
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Don Bateson (C22 Crocus), crewed aboard the C25 Mandalay. Current Fleet 20 Captain.
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Kelly Martin (C30 Zonkers), crewed aboard a C25. Formerly owned C22 Hurricane.
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Mike McGrath (C22 Solus), crewed aboard the C25 Lematike.
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Dale Mack (C30 Celtic Myst), river tour to teach out of town folks some local knowledge about racing on the Columbia River. Crewed aboard the C25 Lematike. Currently partner in C22 Crocus. Former Fleet 20 Captain.
I had the privilege of crewing aboard Terry Annis' C25 Lematike. With the exception of Terry's son Matt (the "Matt" in "Lematike), Terry, Mike McGrath, and I had raced his boat in the Spring Series, Summer Series, and had practiced together one night a week about every other week since April. In those three months we had taught ourselves how to fly a symmetrical spinnaker and had learned while racing against the National's eventual Champion Doug Dillon and third place finisher Gary Bruner (C25, Encore!) where our strengths and weaknesses lay.
In three days of racing, out of towners (including last year's National Champion) struggled to come up the steep learning curve associated with racing in current. Nearly all the races were run in light air, further compounding the trouble everyone was having with the current. Even with our spinnaker, the downwind, upriver legs were hard and required intense concentration on all aspects of the boat to sail well.
It was a tough well fought regatta in which our mistakes on Lematike seemed to even out against those of our chief competitors. The National Championship came down to the last leg of the last race. We had a good start and managed to find a gear that had us powering away from the field. We rounded the windward mark first and had a clean spinnaker set in clear air. I've rerun that last leg over and over so many times since the regatta. Sailing down the center of the river toward the finish line, we watched Doug Dillon choose a line about a hundred yards north of us and proceed to do what he had shown us all regatta, that he had better speed downwind. We debated whether we should place ourselves between Doug and the finish line, but somehow the concern about current always won out even as we watched Doug draw closer. We went on to win second place after watching Doug pass us and pull ahead. Once home, a quick glance through Bill Gladstone's book "Performance Racing Tactics" confirmed our mistake on the water (cover, cover, cover, always stay between your competition and the mark). Doug and his crew sailed a great regatta and earned the right to be the 2004 National Champion.
I had a great time at the regatta and it brought back memories of the 1997 Catalina 22 Nationals on Lake Tahoe that Terry Annis, Bob Gales, and myself attended (Terry and I brought our boats). Laura, Sean, and I pulled our boat from Boise to attend the Nationals. I had been corresponding via email with Bob because were moving to the Portland area not long after the regatta and we were interested in learning about Fleet 20. Today, seven years later, we still do things together, and reminisce of our C22 racing and San Juan Island cruises together.
It was such a rare treat to get to attend a national event in your own backyard. I really appreciate the members of Catalina 25/250 Fleet 94 and all the volunteers for putting on such a fun event. Photos and the results of the regatta are posted on the Fleet 94 website at:
http://home.comcast.net/~fleet94/
| Technical Tips |
Installing the Garhauer Outboard
Motor Bracket
By Dale Mack, Crocus,
#4248
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Crocus had a very well made outboard motor bracket, but after three seasons struggling to get the 4-stroke, 5 HP Honda outboard (61 lbs.) in and out of the water, it was time to replace it with a system that had spring assist.
The new motor bracket is made by Garhauer (www.garhauer.com) and its 2004 list price is $170. Constructed of stainless steel and including two very large springs, it matches the bracket Catalina Yachts has installed on all their C22 models since the new-style in 1985.
My experience with the heavier 7.5 HP Honda and the lighter 5 HP Honda I now have, is that the bracket works wonderfully. Putting the motor down, and more importantly pulling it back up is almost effortless.
The Installation
In a turn of good fate, I was able to reuse two of the mounting holes from the portside of the former bracket, and had to drill two new holes for the starboard side of the new bracket. The unused holes from the old bracket were sealed with epoxy and eventually will be finished off with gel coat to protect the epoxy from the sun.
The top of the portside mounting bracket is located 8-3/8" below the bottom of the rubrail. The edge of the starboard side of the bracket is 12-3/8" from the centerline of the boat.
Before the new holes were drilled, the bracket was dry fitted using just the holes on the portside, and then the motor was hung with the rudder. This was done to make sure that the outboard would not interfere with the rudder, since the location of the new bracket would place the motor about three inches closer to the rudder.
I wasn't able to salvage the plywood backing plate from the old bracket because it was too narrow for the new bracket. From my local hardware store I picked up a piece of 1/2" thick poly board used in applications like kitchen cutting boards. The material is waterproof and easy to shape with standard woodworking tools.
All new stainless steel bolts, fender washers, lock washers, and nuts were used to fasten everything. All the holes were sealed with BoatLIFE LifeCALK.
| Scuttlebutt |
Catalina Newsletters of the Northwest
By Dale Mack
Checkout these links to Northwest Catalina newsletters and local racing:
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Columbia River All Catalina Association
(CRACA)
Catalina 25 Fleet 94 of Portland |
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Catalina Assoc. of Tacoma and South Sound (CATSS)
Catalina Association of Puget Sound (CAPS) Small Yacht Sailing club of Oregon (SYSCO) Sail Portland |
| Upcoming Events |
August
- 14 - 15, SYSCO One-Design Regatta
- 20 - 22, CRACA Cruise: Beacon Rock
September
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11 - 12, St. Helens Cruise
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17-19, Catalina Rendezvous, McCuddy's Landing
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25, Sail for the Cure
See the calendar
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