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#1
Main Message Board / Replacement Shrouds
November 08, 2015, 09:07:59 PM
Does anyone know where to order replacement shrouds for a 1987 Tall Rig 34? I looked at Catalina Direct and they seemed to have every size other than the C34.

Any help is appreciated.
#3
Main Message Board / Re: Catalina 34 Tall Rig vs MK-II`
September 11, 2015, 03:09:05 PM
Well, it took a lot of hard work, but we gave her a brand new bottom, took it down all the way and built it back up and now after 28 yrs she has her first ever barrier coat. No blisters or anything pernicious that the pros or us could identify. While we had her out we replaced the cutlass bearing, inspected rudder tube, packing, etc. and conducted a number of other projects as well.

When we splashed her we decided to go the 300 mile off shore route rather than the ICW. Heading out of the jetties into the gulf we encountered 10ft+ waves and 20+ knot winds and then it calmed out until that evening when the winds kicked up. We sailed throughout the night with 20+ knot winds and 5ft. seas, but with a couple reefs in the main we made it through to morning just fine.

Overall first offshore opinion: Glad that we got the boat, she handles fine offshore so long as proper precautions are taken and there's a competent crew. 
#4
I think I'm well outfitted for the task, thanks to all the helpful tips and tricks.
This weekend we're taking it down to the gelcoat (PO never had barrier coat) and repainting, chainplates after that!

Happy Hump Day
#5
Gary... that is very helpful information. The responses to this thread is one of the reasons why we went with the Catalina 34' in the first place... we wanted a boat that had an active and supportive following/ community.

Thanks again   
#6
Speaking of furling configurations... does anybody have any experience retrofitting a furling mainsail or boom? I've heard a lot of pros and cons & can think of some of my own, but whenever I need to reef when sailing solo, I can't help but think of it.
#7
Thanks everyone for the help with this!  :clap :thumb:
#8
It's the keel stepped tall rig. 
#9
Thank you gentlemen. I'll be following both suggestions and that link helps me out quite a bit! Chainplate maintenance is sooo important & I want to know how to approach it on this boat!
#10
Thanks Stu and I certainly appreciate the help learning where it's all at on the site.

The chainplates & stanchions need rebedding as there has been a good deal of deck delamination due to improper attempts by previous owners to seal these areas off, however there is also dark coffee colored, visible corrosion on the fastener screws directly below deck. I'm not familiar with this style chainplate and the surveyor said it was indicative of requiring replacement. Perhaps he was referring to the bolts only? I've attached a picture to try to give a better description.
#11
Main Message Board / Catalina 34 Tall Rig vs MK-II`
July 27, 2015, 10:50:13 AM
Hello everyone and thank you for reading this/ providing a definition for my question. I recently (on July 25th) purchased my first Catalina 34' and have been looking at various websites for refitting/ upgrade parts and equipment. I frequently see MK-I and MK-II listed in product description, but rarely ever see Tall Rig mentioned. That being said, is the MK-II the same as the Tall Rig and if not, how do I know what parts I should use if Tall Rig is not mentioned?

I'm sure there are already posts regarding this, but I wasn't able to locate other than a deactivated link Stu posted on a different cruiser forum from a while back. Additionally, can anyone suggest where I can purchase upper & lower Chain plates & Shrouds for a 1987 Catalina 34' Tall Rig.

Thank you