Catalina 22 questions

[kito]

Hi all, newbie Catalina 22 owner here. I picked up a 1984 with trailer and 9.9 hp Chrysler outboard for $1500. Just doing some cleaning and minor repairs before I take it out for the first time. Overall it's in great shape with a nice solid hull and deck. Just finished replacing the corroded switch panel and installing new lights etc. It has a manual bilge pump in the cockpit and was wondering if I am missing something on it. All I see through the slot is a bladder with a about a 1/2" diameter metal nipple....no hinge for a handle. It didn't come with a handle and was wondering if a tube just fits over this nipple to pump. The boat did come with some kind of handle. It's a CD brand, it's gold colored tube about 2 feet long with a black ball grip. It has a slotted fitting on the other end that has a 1/4" pin that swivels. I can't figure it out since it doesn't fit on the bilge pump. Anyone know what this is used for and if I am missing something on my bilge connection? Also, do most people upgrade from the backstay adjustment that came from the factory. It seems like a lot going on with this system and looks to me to interfere with the traveler. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Yes, you have a diaphragm pump and if you can find a tube handle that fits snuggly over that nub, you then pump the handle up and down to activate it. Any tube that fits and is about 8 inches long will work.

 

[Merlin Clark]

The handle thing you found sounds like a tiller extension: http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?14648
very handy item.

 

[Merlin Clark]

and congrats on the boat, sounds like you got a good deal.

 

[Joe]

The handle thing you found sounds like a tiller extension: http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?14648
very handy item.

Totally agree, look for a fitting on the tiller near the handle end. The tiller extension allows you to sit on the coaming or elsewhere in the cockpit and steer the boat.

 

[kito]

Thanks for your responses. When I first seen the handle I figured it was a tiller extension but didn't see where it connected to the tiller. The PO did say it has a newer tiller so it probably is a leftover part. I am looking forward to taking her out. Just need to replace some thru hull fittings and the keel cable hose. I was hoping to find a hose locally that would work but not having any luck.

 

[Merlin Clark]

Any marine stores around you? Sheilds exhaust hose is super tough and would work great.
If not marine stores, tractor supply might have something similar. I think the manufactuers used to use radiator hose which worked fine but the wire coil rusted around salt water.