C-27 Refit/Refurb

Dec 11, 2008
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catalina C27 stillwater
Got the forestay fastened and the furler installed. The rig is tensioned close to spec by hand... the mast is in column; no bending port or starboard at the lowers but it looks like it’s swept aft. I’ll get out the Loos gauge and fine tune everything next week. I’ll also bring a level...
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Dec 11, 2008
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catalina C27 stillwater
I got the motor aligned to the prop shaft today! I needed to baby-sit the packing gland and adjust to make sure it didn’t get past warm.

Went on a brief motor cruise and it went really smooth. So excited to finally be on the water!
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Dec 11, 2008
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catalina C27 stillwater
Boom-Kicker and a proper mains’l cover installed today. Still waiting on my 135 furling jib. I found a new source . Stay tuned. I hope to be sailing before September!

Good new I didn’t know ‘til today. The mains’l rig and boom still swing over my head at full haul. Nobody will be accidentally clocked by a swinging jibe
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Dec 11, 2008
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Here the Boom Kicker is as installed. Honestly it’s weird not seeing a topping lift.


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Dec 4, 2019
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Catalina 27 Grapevine
I just read through all of your posts, I am extremely impressed. Thank you for sharing! My wife and I just purchased a Catalina 27 and your work has left me inspired!

I am moving the traveler over the companionway, painting when it gets warmer, taking the gust out of a mini-fridge and installing them in the chest cooler, and cleaning up the teak.

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I just read through all of your posts, I am extremely impressed. Thank you for sharing! My wife and I just purchased a Catalina 27 and your work has left me inspired!

I am moving the traveler over the companionway, painting when it gets warmer, taking the gust out of a mini-fridge and installing them in the chest cooler, and cleaning up the teak.

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I look forward to seeing your work!