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Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: Stu Jackson on October 27, 2001, 09:14:57 AM

I'm doing a research project and would appreciate your help.

The challenge is to find the 1986 hull number when Catalina changed from the original deck stepped mast to the keel stepped version.

Historically, we have been led to understand that the change occurred in 1987. However, our boat, #224, with hull number CTYP0224F686, which means it was "born" in June 1986, has a keel stepped mast.

For those of you with Good Old Boats from 1986, please let us know what kind you have and what your hull number and month are, and perhaps we can add another bit of folklore to the many chapters in this Great Book of C34s.

Thanks, Stu
Catalina 34 International Secretary

Title: I've got #75, and the mast is keel-stepped
Post by: SteveLyle on October 27, 2001, 03:56:34 PM

Title: mast step
Post by: Gary Wilson on October 28, 2001, 09:18:08 AM

Mine is #138 with keel stepped mast. I am not certain about whether it has a wood insole.

Title: Deck Step
Post by: dave davis on October 28, 2001, 05:45:10 PM

You probably know this, #8 owned by Chris Owen -"Mottley" is stepped on the deck.

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: mvazmina on October 29, 2001, 07:21:39 AM

We have #27 with a deck stepped mast

Title: '86, hull 233, keel stepped
Post by: Tom P, IMPULSE #233, '86 on October 29, 2001, 08:47:43 AM

As of today, I'm the proud new owner of a 1986 Catalina 34...The mast is keel stepped; hull number 233, built June '86...

Title: Mast Configuration
Post by: cajenson on October 29, 2001, 09:54:46 AM

I have # 40 (FreeBird) deck stepped

Title: Keel Stepped
Post by: malgase on October 30, 2001, 09:02:50 AM

Number 91. Keel Stepped

Michael

Title: deck stepped
Post by: Dave Veenhuis on October 31, 2001, 07:09:05 PM

Who can explain this?
I have #104 and it is deck stepped.

Title: deck stepped mast
Post by: kenkillian on November 01, 2001, 07:26:07 AM

Our Puff is #19 and of course is deck stepped.

Title: Keel Vs. Deck Stepped Spar
Post by: malgase on November 01, 2001, 08:59:10 AM

Stu,

I looked a little closer at my serial number, CTYP0091L586. Now I am not sure how to decode the number, but I expect the "L" has meaning.

Per your comments, the boat would be "born" in May of 1986, which is plausible, because the original sale from the dealer to the first owner was on 5/31/86 in upstate New York. This would indicate the boats get serialized a the end of the production line, not at the beginning.

My guess is that they had two different configurations on the line at the same time. Any chance Keel vs. Deck stepped was an option on the early boats? That would explain why some low numbers are deck stepped and some higher numbers are keel stepped . . .

Just a thought.
:confused:

Michael

Title: Mast Configuration
Post by: Jim Rose on November 02, 2001, 03:18:47 AM

Maybe this will help. I have an original Catalina 34 order form dated 11/10/85. Listed under Rigging was option F 36 02 Deck Stepped Mast in Lieu of Keel Stepped Mast. $185.00.
Deluxe Boat with Complete Standard Equipment. $45,995.00.
What's this on factory-equipped Shaefer Boom Furler, as on CARINA (1587)? I have Mast Furling on OASIS and that works great.

Title: Configurations
Post by: malgase on November 02, 2001, 03:47:51 AM

Well, Jim Rose answered the "options" question.

My next one is whether we really believe they built over 100 boats between May and June of 1986. "Tranquilizer" is hull #91 in May (CTYP0091L586), and "Aquavite" is #224 in June (CTYP0224F586). I know they ramped up fast, but that would be remarkable! The letter has to reflect something. . .

Michael

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: bobmack on November 02, 2001, 09:53:57 AM

My boat is # 52, is deck stepped, and was built in Oct. of 85. The letter is the month of the year built.

Title: $$$$$$$
Post by: Aquakon on November 06, 2001, 06:34:21 PM

Oh my God! Catalina Yachts' been RAKING IN THE DOUGH over the years, huh?

Al Qaeda-cide

Rumours of my Death Persist

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: rwilkinsii on September 11, 2003, 02:45:10 PM

Mine is 65 born may of 86 with keel stepped mast and black electical panel

Rich Wilkins
Houston Tx
86 c34
S/V Lil Tiger
Geaux Tigers!!

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: AL LOHMAN on September 12, 2003, 10:48:30 AM

Not really a guest, just forgot to send my renewal check until a couple of weeks ago.

Anyway. Hope this helps. Hull # 209 1986 has a deck stepped mast.

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: vic suben on September 12, 2003, 02:18:53 PM

Surprise was built in 1987 (hull no. 453), and it has a keel stepped mast.

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: rappareems on September 13, 2003, 05:17:34 AM

Hull #232 Keel stepped.

Mark Cassidy
#232 1986
"Rapparee"

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: PHIL YATES on September 14, 2003, 01:18:41 PM

Stu

The ECLIPSE #22 is deck stepped

Title: 1986 C34 Mast Configuration
Post by: sailingdolphin on September 15, 2003, 10:11:56 AM

#71 is a Deck stepped Tall rig.

Catalina 34

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