Owners Manual (Pre-1988) This manual contains the complete text of the Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual (“Original Version”) from the Catalina 25/250 National Association’s website (http://www.catalina25-250.org). It is not a complete, authorized copy of the original C25 Owner’s Manual from Catalina Yachts. The Catalina Yachts logo is from www.catalinayachts.com. Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD......................................................................................................................................................................................2 STEPPING THE MAST....................................................................................................................................................................8 CAUTION.......................................................................................................................................................................................8 RIGGING FOR HOIST LAUNCHING...........................................................................................................................................8 TUNING THE MAST........................................................................................................................................................................9 AT THE DOCK...............................................................................................................................................................................9 FINE TUNING WHILE SAILING................................................................................................................................................10 RIGGING SPECIFICATION SCHEDULE C-25.........................................................................................................................11 STANDARD .................................................................................................................................................................................11 TALL RIG.....................................................................................................................................................................................11 SPAR AND RIGGING MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................12 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................14 BATTERIES.....................................................................................................................................................................................15 BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH ................................................................................................................................................15 110 VOLT SHORE POWER SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................15 RECOMMENDED OUTBOARD ENGINE ..................................................................................................................................18 OUTBOARD BRACKET .............................................................................................................................................................18 FUEL STORAGE..........................................................................................................................................................................18 TRAILERING..................................................................................................................................................................................19 GENERAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................20 POP TOP OPERATION................................................................................................................................................................20 ANCHORS AND ANCHORING..................................................................................................................................................20 ANTI-FOULING BOTTOM PAINT.............................................................................................................................................20 ELECTROLYSIS PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................................21 KEEL MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................................................21 U.S. COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................................................21 FRESH WATER SYSTEM...........................................................................................................................................................22 MARINE HEAD ...........................................................................................................................................................................22 HOLDING TANK.........................................................................................................................................................................22 ICE BOX DRAIN..........................................................................................................................................................................23 SEACOCKS..................................................................................................................................................................................23 MANUAL BILGE PUMP .............................................................................................................................................................23 PARTS AND ACCESSORY ORDERS..........................................................................................................................................23 CLOSING WORDS .........................................................................................................................................................................23 CATALINA YACHTS CHECK LISTS.........................................................................................................................................24 BEFORE LEAVING THE DOCK OR MOORING ......................................................................................................................24 BEFORE LEAVING THE BOAT AFTER USE ...........................................................................................................................24 Page 1 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 FOREWORD This manual is intended to serve as a guide to the features and operation of the Catalina 25. Before attempting maintenance or operation of your Catalina 25, please read the Catalina Yachts Limited Warranty Booklet. Be sure your dealer has completed the registration card contained within the booklet. The initial launching and rigging of the Catalina 25 should be handled by experienced boat yard personnel under the direction of your authorized dealer. After the boat is launched, the dealer will complete the last phase of rigging and mast tuning as described in this manual. This manual should be used in conjunction with the CATALINA GENERAL HANDBOOK which discusses care and maintenance, and, also includes practical sailing and safety tips. The last pages of this text contain a "Pre-Use Check List" and a "Pre Departure Check List". It will be useful to incorporate these checks into your sailing routine. A regular inspection is the best preventive maintenance, and will help keep your boat in good condition while in use and insure peace of mind when the boat is left unattended. Page 2 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 Page 3 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 Page 4 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 Page 5 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 Page 6 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 Page 7 Catalina 25 Owner’s Manual Pre - 1988 STEPPING THE MAST CAUTION The aluminum mast and other metal parts conduct electricity coming in contact with or near an electrical power line or lightning can cause severe injury or death. Stay away from overhead electrical power lines when sailing and/or launching the boat. 1. When tailoring your boat always try to undo as little rigging as Possible. It is necessary only to undo the two forward lower shrouds and the forestay before lowering the mast. 2. Before raising mast, make sure halyards are neatly tied down and that they are on proper sides of the spreaders. You should never attempt to raise the mast unless the upper shrouds (those that pass over the spreaders) and the aft lower shrouds are attached to the deck fittings and the turn buckles well "started" into their barrels. The turnbuckles must not be completely tightened however, because slack is needed in the shrouds to enable the mast to be fully raised. The backstay should be attached to the transom chain plate. The upper shrouds, after lower shrouds, and backstay will keep the mast from falling over when it is raised, therefore, all of these must be attached to the chain plates before the mast is raised. 3. Make sure that the shrouds and stays are not