[C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut

Sun Jun 17 16:11:00 EDT 2012

That doesn't seem so hot as to worry, but I rarely ran the motor on 
SuperStar over 2400rpm.

David Epstein
Formally SuperStar, #122, Marina del Rey

At 09:16 AM 6/17/2012, MB Contact wrote:
>hey all I'm on the water in route to Baltimore motoring. running 
>about temp 200f at 2600rpm. seems a little hot? longest motor I've 
>done so far as ive had the boat... bout 2hrs. opinions?
>
>momentous
>
>On Jun 14, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Max Soto 
><<mailto:maxsoto at gmail.com>maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Interesting Joe, I thought it was the same boat... Very look alike..
>>Max
>>
>>Sent from my iPod
>>
>>On Jun 13, 2012, at 23:39, Joseph Launie 
>><<mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>jlaunie at cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Max
>>>     That was the Capri 37 which was a regular production boat 
>>> sold by Catalina. Very different boat - a light skimming dish - 
>>> very tender - not too many sold. The Catalina 37s are all still at LBYC. Joe
>>>
>>>On 6/13/2012 10:13 PM, Max Soto wrote:
>>>>The hull lines looks totally different. Check this out:
>>>><http://www.marina42.net/cgi-bin/p/m42p-listing.cgi?d=murray&id=1443>http://www.marina42.net/cgi-bin/p/m42p-listing.cgi?d=murray&id=1443
>>>>
>>>>What I don't get is that only eleven were supposed to being 
>>>>built, and owned by LBYC, but I have seen that one, and the one 
>>>>on the link below for sale during the last few years far away 
>>>>from CA. Who knows how many more were built...
>>>>
>>>><http://web4homes.com/c380/37%20Catalina%20Capri.html>http://web4homes.com/c380/37%20Catalina%20Capri.html
>>>>
>>>>Regards, max
>>>>Sent from my iPod
>>>>
>>>><mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>On Jun 13, 2012, at 23:02, Joseph Launie 
>>>><<mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>jlaunie at cox.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Mark,
>>>>>     Thanks - the cost of making a new mold for the hull to 
>>>>> build a dozen boats is the reason I think they used our hull 
>>>>> mold and put on a different deck. No interior is to save weight 
>>>>> - they are daysailors. Joe
>>>>>
>>>>>On 6/13/2012 8:29 PM, Mark Lewis wrote:
>>>>>>Joe,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The hulls are similar and of about the same length.  The 
>>>>>>cockpit is completely open to the waterline in the back, and 
>>>>>>yes, no interior.  I'll try and stop by the yacht club and snap 
>>>>>>a few pictures for the group.  I do believe our boats were the 
>>>>>>inspiration for them, as Butler donated them right after our boats for the cup.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Mark Bluewater #6
>>>>>>
>>>>>><mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM, Joseph 
>>>>>>Launie <<mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>jlaunie at cox.net> wrote:
>>>>>>D r,
>>>>>>     Can I jump in? Someone told me the Catalina 37 used in the 
>>>>>> Congressional Cup has our hull and a different deck with no 
>>>>>> interior. Does anyone have anything on this? I would love line drawings. Joe
>>>>>>
>>>>>>On 5/17/2012 7:48 AM, Don Strong wrote:
>>>>>>>Mark: Careful of that hydraulic back stay adjuster. Too much 
>>>>>>>tension and you wont be able to open the door to the head!
>>>>>>>regards, Don
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On 5/17/12 7:44 AM, Mark O'Dell wrote:
>>>>>>>>Thanx for all the spreader info, guys. This helps a lot. And to my
>>>>>>>>excitement my sail guy said he's do a few more jobs for me, so looks
>>>>>>>>like I can put off finding someone else for another season.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>But....Someone mentioned rig tuning.... Any tips? I've never done it
>>>>>>>>and I'm sure it's been quite sometime since the last time it was done.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I recently installed a hydraulic backstay adjuster. (Replaced the one
>>>>>>>>that it came with) And it seems to do well... but I've noticed that my
>>>>>>>>starboard aft shroud is getting loose. It certainly has more play that
>>>>>>>>the portside one....And the boat seems to point better on a port tack.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I don't have a guage or anything, so is there really any way (other
>>>>>>>>than just eyeballing the straightness of the mast and making sure they
>>>>>>>>stays and shrouds feel tight and equal) that I can "tune" the rig?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Thanx,
>>>>>>>>Mark O'
>>>>>>>>Momentous #230
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>-- Mark O
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 6:37 AM, Steven 
>>>>>>>>Ribble<mailto:steve.ribble at gmail.com><<mailto:steve.ribble at gmail.com>steve.ribble at gmail.com> 
>>>>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>>>>>Max, the Gemini headfoil system was a Hood product back in the late
>>>>>>>>>70's-early 80's; it used a 1/8th-inch bolt rope rather than 
>>>>>>>>>a standard
>>>>>>>>>1/4th-inch.  Mark, you are looking at replacing the luff 
>>>>>>>>>tape, I had to do
>>>>>>>>>it on 7 sails when I change the headfoil on a previous boat.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>Steve R
>>>>>>>>>Tittravate #64
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 12:25 AM, Mark 
>>>>>>>>>Lewis<mailto:mwlewis2025 at gmail.com><<mailto:mwlewis2025 at gmail.com>mwlewis2025 at gmail.com> 
>>>>>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>Mark,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>It's likely that your spreader tips have slid down on the 
>>>>>>>>>>rigging wire.
>>>>>>>>>>One of mine was installed backwards and I flipped it around 
>>>>>>>>>>to match the
>>>>>>>>>>other.  Your rigging may need tuning?  They should be quite 
>>>>>>>>>>taut.  I had to
>>>>>>>>>>use a block and hammer to tap the end of the spreader level 
>>>>>>>>>>again after I
>>>>>>>>>>flipped it over.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>Mark
>>>>>>>>>>#6 Bluewater
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Mark O'Dell
>>>>>>>>>><mailto:mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com><<mailto:mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com>mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com> 
>>>>>>>>>>wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>Hey C38ers...
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>One for the whole group:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>My first row / lower spreaders are angled funny. They are both
>>>>>>>>>>>pointing down to the deck enough to be noticeably 
>>>>>>>>>>>odd-looking. When I
>>>>>>>>>>>got the boat the port side spreader was angled down 
>>>>>>>>>>>slightly, but the
>>>>>>>>>>>starboard was fine, now they both seem to have settled at 
>>>>>>>>>>>a downward
>>>>>>>>>>>angle. Not horrible, but obviously not right.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>So.. how to I fix that? And, is there a standard angle at 
>>>>>>>>>>>which they
>>>>>>>>>>>should be set?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>One for the Maryland guys:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>I need a recommendation for a loft to repair and re cut my 
>>>>>>>>>>>Genoa and a
>>>>>>>>>>>jib. My long-time loft has basically gone out of business, and I am
>>>>>>>>>>>looking for a new one. I have a radial cut North Sail 150% 
>>>>>>>>>>>that needs
>>>>>>>>>>>cleaning, repair and needs to be re cut (it's too big up top. can't
>>>>>>>>>>>sheet it in enough to get close angle without it resting 
>>>>>>>>>>>quite tightly
>>>>>>>>>>>on the top spreader.)  I also have a 110% that needs a sacrificial
>>>>>>>>>>>furler piece sewn on.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>I was spoiled with my old loft... his prices were unheard 
>>>>>>>>>>>of. Now I'm
>>>>>>>>>>>scared to shop around. Anybody out there?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>Thanx,
>>>>>>>>>>>Mark O'
>>>>>>>>>>>#230 Momentous
>>>>>>>>>>>Baltimore, MD
>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>Steve Ribble
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