>The fin keel on the tall rig C27 and standard rig is the same depth.   There's no difference in draft.  I've seen dozens, maybe hundreds, of C27 on stands in boatyards

 

Well actually while there wasn’t a specific difference between the std and tall rig keel there were two different keels offered.   The std keel was 4 feet or so and the shoal draft was about 3 ½ feet.   My guess is that probably most of the boats had the 4 foot keel.

 

Dave

C27 #5212

Windabout

Cape Cod, MA

http://dpbcc.home.comcast.net


From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judith Blumhorst, DC
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 2:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Spars

 

There are replacement masts (and booms) available from the Catalina Factory (just call them)  and from an aftermarket supplier, www.catalinadirect.com.  Or any competent local rigging shop can make one for you. 

 

It depends on where you live, since the cost of shipping can be prohibitive.  If you're patient, the factory can ship you a new mast next time they ship a boat out your way.

 

The fin keel on the tall rig C27 and standard rig is the same depth.   There's no difference in draft.  I've seen dozens, maybe hundreds, of C27 on stands in boatyards.

 

Fair winds, Judy B
1977 Catalina-27 Tall Rig, hull #3459,Bijou.
Sailing San Francisco Bay Area
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1985 West Wight Potter 19 #266,
Redwing
Danville/SF Bay, CA
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Sailor Chef
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 9:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Spars

Hey All,

I just became the "caregiver" for Cat 27 # 6115. She was damaged during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. She lost her rig and lifelines as well as some F'glass damage along the gunnels aft. Other than that she came thru pretty good, there was no water in the interior and the low hour Universal and the rest of the "systems" are in perfect order.

I made a "pretty good" deal on her (to give you an idea, I renamed her "Gratis".)

My question is; Whose spar did Catalina use on these boats and what section?

I plan on doing some casual racing (the PHRF # is to good not to abuse.)

What I'm thinking of doing is; Making her a "tall rig", w/out the sprit, and making up for the lost sail area by lowering the boom, so to speak.

Also, I see on the Cat 27 site that a tall rig has a 10" deeper keel, is this true? If so is it the same shape, just deeper?

Any thoughts, opinions will be welcome.

Mark, "Gratis" Cat 27, # 6115

 

 

 

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