To all, Own a 1979 Cat 22'. Next major project is the rigging. From turnbuckle stress cracks all the way to the masthead, am looking for any advice, common sense or otherwise, to look for as I remove tape, spreader boots, plastic coverings that appear to be older then the lastest generation of college graduates. Am a cheap bastard - would like to do as much as possible myself. Up on Big Bear we regularly get winds in the 20 knot range - am just waiting for the opportunity to get an exciting story about having to cut away my rigging to avoid the mast puncturing a hole in the boat. On the other hand, I doubt the proceeds from selling such a short story to Sail magazine would offset the loss of the boat. Thanks for the help in advance. SJK SENDS
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Catalina Direct
I believe Catalina Direct sells the entire upgrade kit in one package. Very convenient if not exactly priced for cheap bastards!
LaDonna
I believe Catalina Direct sells the entire upgrade kit in one package. Very convenient if not exactly priced for cheap bastards!
LaDonnaRigging replacement
The standing Rigging kit form Catalina Direct is a very good deal. The coast is aroud $350.00. With my job, I work with Aircraft cable alot. I have the proper tools and training to manufacture my own rigging,(Cutter$200,Compression sleeve tools$150 to $2000).To buy just the parts alone(7-19 wire rope,Compression sleeves,thimbles,Stainless trunbuckles)will come out to around $250.00 or more. Then you have to figure in labour(even your own. When you order from Catalina Direct your kit comes ready to go. No measuring no headaches. I'm all about saving a few dollars, but somethings you don't want to chance. Russ
The standing Rigging kit form Catalina Direct is a very good deal. The coast is aroud $350.00. With my job, I work with Aircraft cable alot. I have the proper tools and training to manufacture my own rigging,(Cutter$200,Compression sleeve tools$150 to $2000).To buy just the parts alone(7-19 wire rope,Compression sleeves,thimbles,Stainless trunbuckles)will come out to around $250.00 or more. Then you have to figure in labour(even your own
. When you order from Catalina Direct your kit comes ready to go. No measuring no headaches. I'm all about saving a few dollars, but somethings you don't want to chance. RussOn cheap bastards
Being of the cheap bastard type myself, I priced each component of the Catalina Direct kit that enables you to convert to all-line halyards and then lead controls aft (base plate, masthead sheaves, turning blocks, deck organizers, cam cleats, and about 130' of high-quality line). I couldn't put the parts together for under $400, and their kit is $370. IMHO, they offer a pretty good deal.
Being of the cheap bastard type myself, I priced each component of the Catalina Direct kit that enables you to convert to all-line halyards and then lead controls aft (base plate, masthead sheaves, turning blocks, deck organizers, cam cleats, and about 130' of high-quality line). I couldn't put the parts together for under $400, and their kit is $370. IMHO, they offer a pretty good deal.
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