Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Ports & Hatches
Happy Holidays to my fellow 323 Enthusiasts! (also rebedding fixed ports)
Chelsea:
And a Very Happy New Year to you all ! In the summer of 2014 I did my first extended trip with Chelsea-500 statute miles on Lake Michigan from Muskegon, MI to Gladstone, MI crossing the lake twice-in fog both ways. I didn't know fog and wind could exist at the same time. Now I know.. Radar was installed shortly there after as I plan on an even longer trip the summer of 2015 again on Lake Michigan but going to Beaver Island on the north end of the lake.
The best to all !
Libations Too:
Chelsea, that sounds like great fun!
My first keel boat sailing was on Lake Michigan back in the 70s. I sailed out of Michigan City on a college buddy's family boat. I crewed on one Chicago to Mackinac race and, as an adult, think it would be great to cruise the Great Lakes...especially the Apostle Islands, Upper Green Bay (where you were last summer), and the Manitou-Beaver Island chain. The islands in northern Lake Huron/Georgian Bay also look inviting!
Please share photos and a report on your cruise!
Libations Too:
Selene, do you recall which Catalina repair kit you purchased? I want to rebed my two starboard fixed ports and am ordering parts now. I have ordered the butyl tape per your suggestion and am about to order the Catalina gasket kit...but which one? I think I saw in another post that you used the C-22 kit...is that correct? If I recall my own rough measurements, I think 6-7 feet is enough for one port, which would suggest that the C-22 kit might be enough for all 4 ports. Does that sound right to you?
selene:
Hi Richard,
The receipt says Aluminum Window Reseal Kit C-22, CP-25 (#D2130). I only did one window, but there was plenty of material left over - as I recall sufficient for all 4.
Good luck - we'll be interested to see how the experience goes for you.
Paul
Libations Too:
Thanks Selene!
I am not eager to begin this project but it has to be done. I'll probably write up a project summary at some point after the work is finished.
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