I picked up a Catalina 1979 27 at a pretty good deal.Here is a pic: http://www.opus45.com/pics/FH000013.jpg
Boat has been out of the water for a few years. As I am making out my projects list for the winter/spring I have a few questions I would like the groups input on. 1. I want to install an electric bilge pump. Any recommendations on size? I was looking at a smaller Rule Automatic unit. 2. The current bilge pump (Whale Gusher 8) looks like it just dumps into the back lazarette. Is this the normal? If I do an electric pump - should it just dump the same way? I intent to run to separate lines for each pump. http://www.opus45.com/pics/c27_transom.jpg You can see where the transom has a drain. 3. I am assuming the boat has factory through hull fittings. Should I at least replace these with brass ball valves? http://www.opus45.com/pics/c27_valves.jpg 4. I would like to replace the electrical panel. Any recommendations on how many gangs to install? Any common circuits that can be doubled up? Also looking to add a few auxiliary 12v outlets, any suggestions on locations that seem to make the most sense? http://www.opus45.com/pics/c27_panel.jpg Here is a link to my list of project - would be happy to hear any feedback or tips on any of the things I am setting out to do. http://www.opus45.com/pics/Catalina_project_log.pdf Thanks Derek Atkin #4297
