Newbie went to contract for 2006 Catalina 22 Capri (hull # 1139)
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Reminds me of once upon a time when I went on a grouper fishing trip - just one day - with a buddy of mine. When I got home, my wife (now my EX wife) had bought a whole new living room suite. It was already delivered and installed.
It was the most expensive fishing trip I ever went on ... especially since I didn't catch a damn thing.
It was the most expensive fishing trip I ever went on ... especially since I didn't catch a damn thing.
Third wheel for future ramp launch...
Works as a spare wheel and flipped down as third wheel.
Works as a spare wheel and flipped down as third wheel.
I used http://doityourselflettering.com. It's vinyl lettering. Was easy to order. I went with the higher quality stuff (a tad thicker). Went on relatively easy. Peeling away the top backing was a tad of a challenge. Take it slow and peel at a very flat angle. Sometimes I had to use a scraper to keep the vinyl on while peeling. No idea if it holds up. First time user....
Nope ordered it from here: http://www.pacifictrailers.com/pivoting-hub-spare-carrier/
Plan on launching the boat myself eventually. Also got this as I most likely have to get the trailer further in the water, the boat being a fin keel which means a trailer tongue extension most likely will not work: http://www.autoanything.com/winches/warn-zeon-10-multi-mount-portable-winch (80 feet of cable should do....
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Btw thanks to everyone for their insight. I was able to do a lot of reading/research in this website which ultimately helped in making various decisions how to spend my boat bucks....!
Thanks for the info on the pivoting hub spare carrier... As far as the winch goes, if you going to get one I'd suggest getting a synthetic line or strap instead of a cable, that cable will rust unless you keep it greased and greased winch cables get messy.
I doubt you really even need a winch, just get a 20 ft tow strap from the hardware store.
I doubt you really even need a winch, just get a 20 ft tow strap from the hardware store.
I have a 30 ft. tow strap for my fixed keel. Last week, I put the boat in the water without assistance from anyone else. It's a process, but no more so than a tongue extension. With that wheel set-up, launching with a tow strap should be easy.
Hi Slarti, love your boat man! What a great setup, no matter how hard you try, you can't hide money. I'm drooling here!
Thx. Nothing special.... Got lucky that the trailer for example was never really used for anything other than storage so despite being 10 years old it is in excellent shape.
Au contraire! She is barely used and I suspect you got the deal of the century! Great little negotiator you have there! I know you're going to enjoy the summer!!!
I know you're going to enjoy the summer!!!Great looking boat. Love the ability of the trailer spare tire mount to be flipped and used as a full sized wheel on the tongue.
I'm still trying to get out on my first launch so its nice to read about the adventures of another newbie!
I'm still trying to get out on my first launch so its nice to read about the adventures of another newbie!
Congratulations on your new to you boat and thanks for posting the pictures, she's a beauty!! I'm already sending the trailer spare tire link to a friend of mine with a Paceship PY23 who could use that.
Thx. For anyone who is interested I put together a list of useful links on Capri22.net that I update as I find stuff....
http://www.capri22.net/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=50
Made it to the yard:
http://www.capri22.net/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=50
Made it to the yard: