Owners Manual (Older)

This manual is intended to serve as a guide to the features and operation of the Catalina 25.

Before attempting maintenance or operation of your Catalina 25, please read the Catalina Yachts Limited Warranty Booklet. Be sure your dealer has completed the registration card contained within the booklet.

The initial launching and rigging of the Catalina 25 should be handled by experienced boat yard personnel under the direction of your authorized dealer. After the boat is launched, the dealer will complete the last phase of rigging and mast tuning as described in this manual.

This manual should be used in conjunction with the CATALINA GENERAL HANDBOOK which discusses care and maintenance, and, also includes practical sailing and safety tips.

The last pages of this text contain a "Pre-Use Check List" and a "Pre Departure Check List". It will be useful to incorporate these checks into your sailing routine. A regular inspection is the best preventive maintenance, and will help keep your boat in good condition while in use and insure peace of mind when the boat is left unattended.

CONTENTS

SPARS AND RIGGING

	Stepping The Mast ...............................4
	Rigging For Hoist Launching......................4
        Tuning The Mast..................................5
	Fine Tuning While Sailing .......................5 & 6
	Rigging Specification Schedule...................7
	Spar And Rigging Maintenance ....................8

SAILS

 	Catalina 25 Standard and Tall Rig Sail
   		Areas and Rig Dimensions ................9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

 	Batteries .......................................10
	Battery Selector Switch..........................10
	110 Volt Shore Power System .....................10
	Lighting Wiring Schematic .......................11
	Lamp And Circuit Schedule .......................11
	Battery Selector Switch And 12 Volt Panel
   		Wiring Schematic ........................12

AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEM

 	Recommended Outboard Engine .....................13
	Outboard Bracket.................................13
 	Fuel Storage ....................................13

TRAILERING ..............................................13 & 14

GENERAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

 	Pop Top Operation................................14
        Anchors And Anchoring ...........................14 & 15
	Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint........................15
	Electrolysis Protection..........................15
	Keel Maintenance ................................15 & 16
	U.S. C. G. Equipment Recommendations ............16

PLUMBING

	Fresh Water System ..............................16
	Ice Box Drain ...................................16
	Marine Head......................................16 & 17
	Holding Tank.....................................17
	Seacocks ........................................17
	Manual Bilge Pump................................17

PARTS AND ACCESSORY ORDERS ..............................18

CLOSING WORDS............................................18

CHECK LISTS

 	Before Leaving the Dock or Mooring ..............19
	Before Leaving The Boat After Use ...............19