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bubbagulf
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Initially Posted - 11/29/2012 :  11:22:38  Show Profile

Hi Everyone:

The brochure states the dry weight of the C250WB is 2400bls.

On Mark Melchior's website, he quoted from a Catalina representative that the dry weight is 3250bls.

That is a 1250bls difference....I am so confused!!!

Question: What is the actual dry weight of the C250WB?
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bear
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Response Posted - 11/29/2012 :  11:42:45  Show Profile
My manual for a 95 WB says 2400lbs w/o water ballast, 3600lbs with ballast. Remember that is an empty sailboat.
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bubbagulf
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Response Posted - 11/29/2012 :  12:02:42  Show Profile
Thanks bear.

I should have searched the forum with different terms.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=17605
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 11/29/2012 :  12:35:16  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
I'm sure our 2005 C250 WB is well over 3,600lb at the ramp!
In addition to the kitchen sink, we carry a 2nd battery, 45Gallons Fresh water, Fridge Freezer, AC, TV, 1700W Gennerator, GPS..... etc. etc. etc.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 12/02/2012 :  12:41:26  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
It can be speculated why Catalina intentionally low balled the weight or why they haven't corrected it. My guess given that they haven't corrected is that it was low balled.

For what reason? Perhaps freight charges or trailer brakes. States have various brake requirements based often on weight. I've heard some various numbers that would require brakes on both axles and some that would eliminate the use of surge brakes so perhaps trailer brakes is the issue.

At any rate, I think the weight of an unfitted C250 wb is likely in the low to mid 3,000 range but by the time the boat is fitted out for sailing with anchors, engine and sailing gear, it will undoubtedly reach 4,000 and beyond.
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zeil
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Response Posted - 12/02/2012 :  16:41:50  Show Profile

The C250WB and trailer including all equipment (tender, 8hp outboard, food, tools, etc.) weighs 5600 lb. as per a road side truck scale along the way.
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bubbagulf
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Response Posted - 12/04/2012 :  17:54:20  Show Profile
Thanks to everyone who responded.

If I knew it weight that much more, I would have reconsidered the purchase.
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zeil
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Response Posted - 12/04/2012 :  21:13:19  Show Profile
More than...?

Perhaps a lot of stuff could be left behind or chucked, however, you'd may wish to provide a few small comforts and consider provision for the unforeseen or on longer voyages...








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At Ease
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Response Posted - 12/08/2012 :  18:59:24  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Arlyn Stewart</i>
<br />It can be speculated why Catalina intentionally low balled the weight or why they haven't corrected it. My guess given that they haven't corrected is that it was low balled.

For what reason? Perhaps freight charges or trailer brakes. States have various brake requirements based often on weight. I've heard some various numbers that would require brakes on both axles and some that would eliminate the use of surge brakes so perhaps trailer brakes is the issue.

At any rate, I think the weight of an unfitted C250 wb is likely in the low to mid 3,000 range but by the time the boat is fitted out for sailing with anchors, engine and sailing gear, it will undoubtedly reach 4,000 and beyond.
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RV manufacturers are notorious for low balling weights. They want buyers to think they can get by with the truck they have rather than having to buy a 3/4 or one ton model to correctly haul their new and heavy toy.
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