Masthead replacement of rollers and devider plate.

[John23903]

I have a '72 Catalina 27' and need to replace the four 2" rollers in the mast head. There is also a plate that devides the two sets of rollers that needs to be replaced if there isn't something else that could/should be used. '72 is kind of old and I would bet there is something else to replace these 2" nylon looking wheels. Anyone have any insight. John "Buddy Too"

 

[Rick]

Catalina has the parts

I did mine on my 28 with the mast down and it is farily simple. I have pictures on my web page at www.rtkaus.com, hope this can help.

 

[Rodger]

Sheeves

Sheaves, they are called sheaves and Catalina has them in stock. Also check out Catalina Direct it maybe a better sheave. http://www.catalinadirect.com On a 27 I am not sure it isn't better to drop the mast. I got so good at it that I could drop it in 30 minutes with one helper. Sure is a lot easyer working on the top of the mast with all of the time that you need. If you have it down change out that lite with a new one, don,t just change the bulb. Also it's a good time to clean out all of that goop in the track so the main will go up nice and smooth. Rodger