Exterior Window Screens – In Progress
On a Catalac 10M the Port and Starboard side windows of the Saloon coach roof slide backwards and open halfway. Screens are necessary to keep out pests. Disclaimer: My posts are not intended as tutorials. I have a habit of…
New Layout Plan – In Progress
A little more in-depth information about the layout on Wind Dragon II and our plans for her
Introductions
It is important to note that when we were introduced to C-Cat (now Wind Dragon II), she was currently being lived aboard by Jim and Janet who had recently completed a partial refit on her and had started on her…
Specs
Catalac 10M Brochure Because Tom Lack designed this catamaran with such a versatile layout most were built and finished to the desire of the purchaser. Wind Dragon’s layout is a bit different than any illustrations we’ve found, but still very…
Painting on Her Name
I decided that instead of paying $100 plus for custom vinyl lettering to put Wind Dragon’s name on her transom, I would paint it on. Armed with Frog Tape, sharp knife, black acrylic paint, and a paint brush (all stuff…
Replacing the Cutlass Bearing
This project to replace the cutlass bearing was compleated in March of 2011. Here are the tools I used to complete this project: 1 – 22mm socket from Ace Hardware 1 – 1/2″ threaded rod 12″ long 4 – 1/2″…
New Shaft Seal
This project to replace the old style stuffing box with a new PYI Packless Sealing System, was completed in March of 2011. PYI part number: 02-100-112 WebSite Rueland 1″ shaft collar part number SP-16-SS GraingerHere is a photo of the…
Prop Shaft
This project to remove the prop shaft turned into a rudder removal situation. Was completed in March of 2011. Well here is the hole story. I needed to remove the prop shaft in wind dragon to check the shaft, put…
Stern Tube
This project to replace the original shaft tube, was completed in March of 2011. This is the 1-1/2″ Bronze Thru hull with one side ground flat to fit into the location of the original one. This is looking from the…
Thru Hulls and Valves
One of my Spring of 2011 projects was to replace the ticking time bombs ( Yellow Bronze gate valves ) on Wind Dragons thru hulls. A BIG thank you has to go out to MaineSail, on the SailBoatOwners forum, for…
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