Soon to be new to the Catalina 30, I was wondering if anyone has a faviorite place or two for buying replacement parts for their boats (in particular, I will need to replace most of the wood on my deck -- next on the list will be sails). Thanks! DJ
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I'd be suprised
if all the wood needed to be replaced. You would be amazed at what a two part teak cleaner and some sandpaper can do. I buy all my Catalina parts directly from Catalina my second choice would be Catalina Direct. If it's a non Catalina part (water pump, motor parts etc.) I buy from either Defender or Hamilton Marine. For parts like fuel tanks, prop shafts, stanchions, spreaders, rub rail insert etc. you'll need to go to Catalina. Just be glad you didn't buy a Pearson or O'day they are out of business..
if all the wood needed to be replaced. You would be amazed at what a two part teak cleaner and some sandpaper can do. I buy all my Catalina parts directly from Catalina my second choice would be Catalina Direct. If it's a non Catalina part (water pump, motor parts etc.) I buy from either Defender or Hamilton Marine. For parts like fuel tanks, prop shafts, stanchions, spreaders, rub rail insert etc. you'll need to go to Catalina. Just be glad you didn't buy a Pearson or O'day they are out of business..
Catalina Direct
is good for replacement parts. Check out eBay too. I don't know about teak though. When my cabin top hand rails needed to be replaced I went stainless and haven't regretted it one bit. Sails depend on the type of service you'll need which depends on the type of sailing you do. If your fussy about your sails find someone local if not I hear you can get great deals on sails from the far east. Good luck!
is good for replacement parts. Check out eBay too. I don't know about teak though. When my cabin top hand rails needed to be replaced I went stainless and haven't regretted it one bit. Sails depend on the type of service you'll need which depends on the type of sailing you do. If your fussy about your sails find someone local if not I hear you can get great deals on sails from the far east. Good luck!
Replacement parts
Sailboatowners.com Catalinadirect.com Both of parts specifically for the Catalina 30
Sailboatowners.com Catalinadirect.com Both of parts specifically for the Catalina 30
Also, Garhauer
If you need to replace any blocks, etc check out Garhauer. They're OEM for Catalina now. If your's is a MkI with a curved traveler Garhsuer has a traveler upgrade to a flat one. It makes a huge difference. Good luck, Jim
If you need to replace any blocks, etc check out Garhauer. They're OEM for Catalina now. If your's is a MkI with a curved traveler Garhsuer has a traveler upgrade to a flat one. It makes a huge difference. Good luck, Jim
Take the Wood Off to Refurbish
I own an 88 model and the owner before me had every piece of visible wood from the stern to the bow sprit varnished and covered with sunbrella! So, here I am with a massive patch work of expensively fitted sunbrella protecting varnished topsides wood. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER varnish topside teak!!!! If your wood is varnished then take it all off and restore with oil. If your wood is bleeched out, grooved or just aged, that is the beauty and durability of teak and you can refurbish all of it rather easily. Most folks think ash looking faded teak is wasted, when in fact its just a temporary patina, with years of beautiful life remaining. Save you $$$ because replacing it can be very pricey as teak becomes more difficult to find, especially those long 2-8 looped handrails on deck. The hand rails on deck can be removed by drilling out the teak screw plugs and the bolts thru the interior headliner. Use flex and removeable caulk to seal the holes to keep water out while sanding, cleaning and oiling the wood. Their are tons of teak cleaners and oils on the market, so do your research! Its a slow, tedious process we have all gone thru, but the results even with old teak are always beautiful. The same applies to other pieces. If you cannot remove them then be careful when applying the oil as they can stain the surrounding area (cresote/tannins). Then when they are all restored you can fabricate some custom hand rail covers to protect your labor and excellent finishing. Thats my 2 cents on deck teak. Bob Breezin II Lake Lanier, GA
I own an 88 model and the owner before me had every piece of visible wood from the stern to the bow sprit varnished and covered with sunbrella! So, here I am with a massive patch work of expensively fitted sunbrella protecting varnished topsides wood. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER varnish topside teak!!!! If your wood is varnished then take it all off and restore with oil. If your wood is bleeched out, grooved or just aged, that is the beauty and durability of teak and you can refurbish all of it rather easily. Most folks think ash looking faded teak is wasted, when in fact its just a temporary patina, with years of beautiful life remaining. Save you $$$ because replacing it can be very pricey as teak becomes more difficult to find, especially those long 2-8 looped handrails on deck. The hand rails on deck can be removed by drilling out the teak screw plugs and the bolts thru the interior headliner. Use flex and removeable caulk to seal the holes to keep water out while sanding, cleaning and oiling the wood. Their are tons of teak cleaners and oils on the market, so do your research! Its a slow, tedious process we have all gone thru, but the results even with old teak are always beautiful. The same applies to other pieces. If you cannot remove them then be careful when applying the oil as they can stain the surrounding area (cresote/tannins). Then when they are all restored you can fabricate some custom hand rail covers to protect your labor and excellent finishing. Thats my 2 cents on deck teak. Bob Breezin II Lake Lanier, GA
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