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#1
Has anyone replaced their Hurth HBW 50 transmission with a Twin Disc TMC 40?  The Hurth in my 1989 C34 (Universal 25XP) is on its way out and I've learned they are no longer made and fairly difficult to find even a rebuilt one. Sound Marine Diesel out of Connecticut is recommending I replace the Hurth with the Twin Disc which, apparently, is a perfect fit to replace the Hurth 50. Does anyone have experience with this? and/or with Sound Marine Diesel?  thanks!
#2
Main Message Board / New Sails
November 24, 2009, 09:12:58 AM
I searched the Message Board, studied the Tech Wiki, spoken to several sail lofts, and otherwise immersed myself in the arcane density of sail purchase. Prior posts as well as the input of Stu Jackson have been very helpful.

I spoke to both traditional lofts like North Direct and Kappa as well as more discount oriented folks like FX and National who all make sails specifically for Catalina 34s.  They have all been very generous with their time. Kappa and North sails are nearly $1,000 more than FX and National. For a new boat owner and weekend cruiser like myself (I think) I've decided to go with the less expensive sail. With that in mind I have the following questions.

1. FX and National are very similarly priced ($1,350+- for the main) Both make sails specifically for Catalina's. FX has a great web site and advertises on Mainsheet. Other owners speak highly of National. I spoke to both and they were both helpful and generous with their time. Does anyone have strong opinions about either? I'm leaning toward FX but have seen very little on the Message Board about them. Any input about either of these two lofts would be much appreciated.

2. Am I making the right decision going with a discount loft like National or FX? Should I fork out the extra $1,000 to purchase the Kappa 'performance' Dacron which is essentially a radial cut Dacron sail?

3. I haven't called Gary at Ullman yet - any input on those sails?

4. Lastly Dutchman VS. Lazy Jack - opinions?

Thanks very much!
Rob
PS - If anyone wants a copy of the notes I've taken from my conversations with North Direct, Kappa, National, and FX - please feel free to contact me..
#3
Fleet 1 / Where to buy new sails? and how much to pay?
November 17, 2009, 11:19:07 PM
I'm looking to buy a new standard cruising main. Does anyone have experience with the offshore sail makers? I understand the savings can be big? Where should I be looking locally or on the internet for a new main and how much should I pay?  Thanks very much for your help.  Rob
#4
I've waited 6 years for my name to come up for a 34 foot slip at South Beach Marina in San Francisco. I now have the slip and have an offer in on my dream boat - a Catalina 34 - for that slip.

I'm now learning that I may have been on the wrong list all these years for that boat and I may need to start all over again. They seem adamant (at least the one person I spoke to) that no section of the boat can extend more than 12 inches over the length of the slip.  IE - no more than 35 feet overall.

Does anyone out there have a Catalina 34 in a 34 foot slip at South Beach?

Thanks very much,
Rob

THANKS VERY MUCH STU AND RAY.. ITS LOOKING GOOD WE MAY SEE YOU ON THE BAY (AND IN THE SLIP) IN JULY!  THANKS AGAIN,
ROB