Catalina 250 Owner's Manual

This manual contains the complete text of the Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual (1st Edition 12-1-94; 2nd Edition 8-9-95) from the Catalina 25/250 National

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 9 YACHT INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 10 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Distance from Waterline to Masthead 33'-4"Maximum Headroom w/ Pop

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 11 RIGGING OPTIONAL MAST RAISING SYSTEM STEPPING THE MAST Caution: The mast and other metal parts conduct electrici

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Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 13 LOWERING THE MAST 1. Check for overhead wires that may interfere with the mast lowering. 2. Install aft mast ca

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 14 RIGGING LENGTH

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 15 SPREADER ASSEMBLY

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 16 MASTHEAD ASSEMBLY

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 17 MAINSTAY AND BOOM VANG SYSTEM

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 18 TUNING THE MAST Your mast is held aloft by the standing rigging (forestay, backstay, upper shrouds and lower shro

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE...

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 19 3. Once the mast is straight side to side, increase tension of upper shrouds taking an equal number of turns per

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 20 TUNING UNDER LOAD (Second part of tuning) The tuning at the dock gives an initial positioning of the mast but it

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 21 MAIN SAIL REEFING Reefing should always be done before it becomes necessary. Some sailors use the rule of thumb

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 22 SAIL PLAN

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 23 OTHER SYSTEMS CENTERBOARD SYSTEM The Catalina 250 features a centerboard which is operated from the cockpit. Th

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 24 WATER BALLAST SYSTEM The Catalina 250 is ballasted by water in a tank below the cabin sole. The tank must be fi

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 25 4. Check the seat of the rubber gasket between the hull and the valve plate for marine growth or debris which wo

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 26 ELECTRICAL BATTERIES Your electrical system is powered by a marine grade 12-volt deep cycle, 90-amp hour battery

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 27 DISCHARGED STATE: Leaving a battery in a discharged state for any length of time can also result in a permanent l

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 28 WIRING DIAGRAM

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 2 REQUIRED MINIMUM SAFETY EQUIPMENT ...

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 29 NAVIGATION LIGHTS Navigation lights should be used in accordance with the rules and regulations of the waters in

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 30 ACCOMODATION PLAN

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 31 DECK PLAN

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 32 RECOMMENDED OUTBOARD ENGINE An outboard engine of 8 to 15 horsepower should be adequate to propel the Catalina 2

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 33 7. The boat should be seated properly on the trailer; that is, not ajar or tilted, and with the bow properly sna

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 34 REQUIRED MINIMUM SAFETY EQUIPMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER (S) It is wise to locate an, approved for marine use, fire e

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 35 1 each Skyblazer handheld fIare-3 1 each Tempo "Nature Safe" signal horn 1 each Kidde 1 OBC fire exting

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 36 A. ABYC recommends straight-tine wire runs. This is virtually impossible within the yacht. For grounding the s

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 37 WARNING LABELS

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 38 COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST PRE-LAUNCH CHECK 1. _____Check all through hull fittings. 2. _____Hull top sides clean

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 3 PREFACE Congratulations on the acquisition of your new Catalina 250. All Catalina yachts are designed and built w

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 39 RIGGING AND HARDWARE 1. _____ Mast Stepped 2. _____ Pin, tape and tune standing rigging. 3. _____ Backstay adj

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 40 MAINTENANCE GUIDE PRE-USE MAINTENANCE: RIGGING 1. ____ Inspect turnbuckles - adjust, if necessary. 2. ____Insp

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 41 HULL, DECK AND CABIN 1. _____ All chain plates and through bolts tight. 2. _____ Disassemble winches and lubric

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 42 1) Be sure the area around the damage is wiped clean and dry. Re-move any wax or oil from the inside of the hol

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 43 5) Lay a piece of cellophane or waxed paper over the repair to cut off the air and start the "cure."

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 44 10) Lay piece of cellophane over the patch to start the curing process. Repeat step 6, trimming patch when parti

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 45 When buffing the boat to restore its finish, care should be taken not to cut through the gel coat surface. This

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 46 Unlike running rigging wire rope, Which gives us clear signs that it is deteriorating by broken strands and "

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 47 SPARS Like all other fittings, mast and booms, although anodized, suffer from salt water, air and spray. These s

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 48 MILDEW: Hot soapy water with a little bleach will generally prevail. After scrubbing, leave the solution on the

Catalina 250 Owner’s Manual Page 4 FORWARD This manual is not intended to provide sailing instructions. It is assumed the operator will consult boo

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