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C25BC
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Initially Posted - 05/18/2022 :  14:41:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I just received my new lifeline kit from
CD . I Will be installing this weekend.
Any tips from anyone who has dealt with them in the past ?
Angus
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1984 Catalina 25 SK/SR/Trad.

DavidCrosby
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Response Posted - 05/19/2022 :  12:24:31  Show Profile  Visit DavidCrosby's Homepage  Reply with Quote
My # 1 tip. Do not assume that the boat is symmetrical.

Do each section independently.

I assumed and when I put my C250 away for the winter, I removed the lifelines from just the port side of the boat and built two identical sets. I ended up about 1.5 inches short on the starboard side.
David Crosby "Small World"
'02 C250 WK #614
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 05/19/2022 :  15:09:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
So . . . . it sounds sorta like when laying a slate patio: all the parts will fit but just not quite where you think they Will! As I recall, the opening gates are where the adjustments can most easily be made. But I agree, lay things out first, then measure, then measure again, then attach!
Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT
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cudamank
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Response Posted - 05/19/2022 :  16:07:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
when did you order them and which kit. I checked the deluxe today and it says out of stock do to supply chain issues.
1982 Catalina 25 SR FK
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C25BC
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Response Posted - 05/21/2022 :  11:42:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Originally posted by cudamank

when did you order them and which kit. I checked the deluxe today and it says out of stock do to supply chain issues.

I ordered them about 2 weeks ago , the deluxe uncoated ones, the guy at cd said it was the last set at the time .
Angus
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1984 Catalina 25 SK/SR/Trad.
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 05/21/2022 :  14:23:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Your timing was perfect!
Peter Bigelow
C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
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DavidCrosby
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Response Posted - 05/21/2022 :  14:47:33  Show Profile  Visit DavidCrosby's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I bought mine through Defender Marine. On the C250 Specific Forum I wrote up my lifeline replacement and it has a parts list. I am sure it could be modified to get you the right parts for a Catalina 25.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32300
David Crosby "Small World"
'02 C250 WK #614
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