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SamC
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Initially Posted - 07/04/2002 : 10:27:02

I'm four (4) years' new at this. The 1984 Cat25 port/starbard
bow lights have opaque lens, and I'm wondering if they once
were red/green respecively. If so, I'm wondering where I
can acquire new, appropriately colored lens. If not, I'm
wondering what other Cat25 sailors have done to mount
appropriate night navigational lighting on their craft, and
where I can locate a Cat25 Parts Catalog.

SamC

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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 07/04/2002 : 10:33:20

Sam: My advice is to check with Catalina Direct. I don't have the url, but they're easy to find with a search engine. Order their Catalina 25 handbook for 9.95 or so; it's worth it. I think they have parts online. I ordered an upgraded nav. lights system. I never cared for the nav. lights in the anchor locker; kept pulling out the bulbs inadvertantly. The upgrade now has them in a "box" hanging from the bow pulpit, and stern light on the stern rail. I keep my anchor on a bow roller. These new ones are great, but require some rewiring. Good luck.

Gary B. on Encore! SK/SR #685 in Kalama, WA

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jm
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Response Posted - 07/04/2002 : 10:44:04

I replaced all my lenses (bow red and green and stern clear) with replacement lenses (Perko is the manufacturer I think) which can be found at most marine stores. $1.50 each

http://www.perko.com/cat_frames.html

Navigation Lights Under 20 Meters
Fig. 295 - Spare Parts
Lenses for Side Lights

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 07/04/2002 : 12:19:28

Our '85 has a bow light on the pulpit--not the "whale eyes" in the hull. I replaced the entire unit for $18. I believe it's an Aqua Signal 25100, page 662 in my West catalog. It was the exact replacement. I believe I've seen replacement lenses in the store--I thought about getting one, but discovered the connections were corroded.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT

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swarchitect
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Response Posted - 07/05/2002 : 17:03:48

I had the same problem with faded lenses. Catalina Direct, on the web, had a replacement pair for about $7.00. Arrived in a couple days, installed in minutes.

They also sell replacement "whale eye" complete units.

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SamC
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Response Posted - 07/06/2002 : 11:55:17

Tks to all ...
I've been to West Marine, I've looked in their and other
vendors catalogs, and still haven't located the requisite
parts for the navigational lights ...
But, I've also written to Catalina Direct, and ordered thei
catalog ...so, just perhaps I'll find the parts needed ...

I'm one of those folks who just hates to throw a working
part away (also a ham radio licensee with a bunch of parts
in boxes which may or may not have a use some day ... for
someone) so, I'll continue the archeology digging until I
find what is needed or give up the ghost and put the old in
a box for some future use as I replace them.

SamC

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 07/08/2002 : 18:27:11

Are these the ones you are looking for?...

http://www.catalinadirect.com/navigation%20lights%20flush.html

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/09/2002 : 08:35:49

You should try Catalina Direct as mentioned in Richards post above. I have heard, however, but not verified that the FishEye lenses in the 25 are not up to snuff and cannot be used by MFGs today. Whether this is because of visibility related to distance or some other visual or mechanical problem I am not sure. Like I mentioned I haven't verified the statement anywhere.

I went with a Aqua Signal much like Dereks. we ran the wire under the trim back to the panel and also snaked the wire up through the bow pulpit. One reason I like this location is that I can visually confirm they are on without having to leave the cockpit or hang my head out of the cockpit.

We did the same with the stern light and mounted that on an unused kicker board on the stern pulpit.

dw

Duane Wolff
"The Flying Wasp"
C-25, #401 std,sk
Chief Measurer C-25/250 National Assn.
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SamC
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 : 20:32:16

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Are these the ones you are looking for?...

http://www.catalinadirect.com/navigation%20lights%20flush.html

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"
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Sure look them to me ... what page in the catalog?

And, following up on the not following yours, Dick ... it
appears I just might have to consider replacing the entire
set ... to ensure compliance with USCG Regs???

SamC

SamC

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 07/15/2002 : 18:19:36

what page in the catalog? -- What catalog?

Try this...the phone number is at the bottom.

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index1.html

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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