Paul
Essex Junction, Vermont
Boat Name: Odyssey
Model/Year: Catalina 30, 1983
Hull No. 3086
Hailing Port: Essex |
 06/08/2006 5:01 PM Pacific Time
I'm overhauling my 1983 Catalina 30 electrical system. I would like to replace the meters (ammeter, fuel guage, temp guage). To use the same panel it would be helpful to obtain similiar/same parts. Does anyone know if such parts are still available?
Thanks,
Paul
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Dick King
Melbourne, FL
Boat Name: Twilight Zone
Model/Year: Sport/2005
Hull No. 15546
Hailing Port: Melbourne, FL |
06/09/2006 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Hi Paul - You have wandered into the Catalina 22 portion of the "Clubhouse." We don't have those fancy instrument panels. You might try http://www.catalina30.com. That is the Catalina 30 Owners Association. I am sure someone there can help.
A side note for Lowell. I wish you would set up clubhouse discussion areas for the rest of the Catalina family. |
Paul Moore
Doylestown, PA
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06/09/2006 2:31 PM Pacific Time
OT and spitefull (he-he)
Most owners of the "real" boats already know everything -and do noteed advice.... |
Stan Hullett
Littleton CO
Boat Name: Hanky Panky
Model/Year: 1979 C-25
Hull No.
Hailing Port: Chatfield State Park |
06/09/2006 4:02 PM Pacific Time
Paul,
I think you will find they are standard 2" gauges, available at all auto parts stores!
Stan |
Greg Guenther
Belleville, IL
Boat Name: Magnificat
Model/Year: 1970
Hull No. 473
Hailing Port: Belleville, IL |
06/10/2006 4:45 AM Pacific Time
Gee Paul, then what are you doing here asking questions?? ; )
Working on boats is at least as much fun and provides as much satisfaction as sailing them. That doesn't keep me from launching at every opportunity though.
Greg |
Paul Moore
Doylestown, PA
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06/11/2006 8:21 AM Pacific Time
OT- Again - Different Paul - It was just an observation -
Just like all real sailing involves salt water - (;})
stirr the pot!
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Chris Long
Warsaw, Indiana
Boat Name: Glass onion
Model/Year: Catalina 22 Early 70's
Hull No.
Hailing Port: Local lake sialor |
10/08/2008 8:47 AM Pacific Time
I have an early seventies Cat.22 Sail # 947. The wiring throughout is cobbled together at best.To the point I can't make heads or tails of it.I believe a complete rewire is in order. Problem! I don't know the first thing about it.
where do I start?
Thanks, Chris L. |
Bob Conway
Huber Heights, Ohio
Boat Name: Spindrift
Model/Year: C22/1979
Hull No. #8717
Hailing Port: Buck Creek, Ohio |
10/08/2008 11:05 AM Pacific Time
Chris,
I rewired my 79 C22. To start, I'd look on line and get a book on basic marine electronics if you are not familiar. Then determine where you need power and start plotting out your wiring needs. I put new wiring in to all of my lights and rewired the switch panel. It is much more reliable now. The original wiring is glassed in to the hull and deck, so I just cut the wires off as close as possible and then forgot about them. You can't run the new wiring where the old was, so you have to determine new routes. You can use organizers like they use for PC's and stereos and put them in at stategic spots in your boat to keep the wires neat and out of the way. You may have to drill a small hole here and there to get a wire to a light. Just do it in an inconspicuous spot and the seal the hole with silicon or 3M 4500 (not 5200!!).
It's not difficult. Just plan it out and contemplate it a while prior to drilling any holes.
Bob |
Peter
South Daytona, Florida
Boat Name: (Working On A Name)
Model/Year: C-22, 1974
Hull No. 2679
Hailing Port: South Daytona, Florida |
10/08/2008 12:22 PM Pacific Time
Hi Chris,
In addition to what Bob stated, check out the following forum "Classic Plastic" at http://www.plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3219 - scroll down and you will see electrical schematics. Closer to the bottom will be the final electrical design. Perhaps this will help you in your electrical layout. |
Peter
South Daytona, Florida
Boat Name: (Working On A Name)
Model/Year: C-22, 1974
Hull No. 2679
Hailing Port: South Daytona, Florida |
10/08/2008 12:35 PM Pacific Time
Also, Don Casey has a book titled "SAILBOAT ELECTRICS SIMPLIFIED." There is one on eBay right now. You can go to Don Casey's web site (just Google his name). |
Chris Long
Warsaw, Indiana
Boat Name: Glass onion
Model/Year: Catalina 22 Early 70's
Hull No.
Hailing Port: Local lake sialor |
10/10/2008 7:32 PM Pacific Time
Thank you Bob and Peter for your input I'm looking forward to digging into this info. Can't wait for next season!
C.L. |
George Stair
Saint Louis
Boat Name: Salty Dog
Model/Year: Catalina 22
Hull No. 1132
Hailing Port: Portage Des Sioux, MO |
06/10/2021 7:35 AM Pacific Time
I purchased a depth finder and don't know where to mount the display. It is intended to mount through an instrument panel, which the Catalina 22 doesn't have. I'm grateful for your experience/ideas. |
George Stair
Saint Louis
Boat Name: Salty Dog
Model/Year: Catalina 22
Hull No. 1132
Hailing Port: Portage Des Sioux, MO |
06/10/2021 7:35 AM Pacific Time
I purchased a depth finder and don't know where to mount the display. It is intended to mount through an instrument panel, which the Catalina 22 doesn't have. I'm grateful for your experience/ideas. |
