Thank you for sharing these videos. I'm seriously considering buying my first sailboat and your videos are informative and encouraging. The Catalina 22 is my first choice. I almost bought one a couple of years ago but wasn't quite ready to devote the time to refurbish it like you're doing. Please keep posting your projects.
Nice job! You're really going to love her when all the major chores are finished and you can go enjoy sailing without worrying about something you think you need to do first. It's nice to see it all coming together for you. It only took me 10 years to get my boat squared away and go for my first night sail but it was totally worth all the work.
I'll have to do the windows on my C25 before long, so I appreciate this video having never done it before. I was dreading it with these old aluminum frames, but now I know what I'm getting into, so that was very helpful. Thanks! Knot Enough is looking awesome. Great job!
You're welcome... I searched for videos on this and didn't find one so I'm glad to hear it helped somebody else. It goes to show it's hard but not impossible. A needlessly complicated system, though.
THANK YOU! There are some horrible videos out there attempting to explain this process. Yours does NOT fall into that category. I’m really surprised Catalina direct doesn’t have a “how to” video... I’m doing the exact same project on my Pearson. Rum is on me!
Thanks for watching. Maybe they can point to my video to help people. It's one of those things that would be easy the second time time but is confusing the first time.
Okay, so I LOVE THIS VIDEO so much I'm watching the entire ads so you get something from it! I commented a couple of months ago (see below) but today I finished the porthole resealing. I literally watched this video while I was doing each window because your voice was so calm and I was not super calm :-). I wasn't sure how to center them but found that on another website and just glued some cut up tongue depressors together underneath. And I used Butyl tape instead of the caulk for final install but THANK YOU again for this video. Also, I ended up painting the frames because the place that "polished" them destroyed them so I sanded and painted. They look so much better anyway.
Thanks! Painting the frames turned out great! I’m making a list of follow up projects to do once the boat is launched, lots of touch ups and things to do better. Painting the frames is now on the list! Just trying to knock out the “have to” list now at a “best i can at 2 hrs per week” level of finish!
Looks great! I felt for you, seems very tedious haha, at least it came out good though. Keep up the vids, just got a c22 a few months ago and really enjoy seeing all the projects!
Thanks. On that boat, our masthead light didn't work, so I ran a 360 light hanging in the cockpit. In our anchorage, people run multiple lights, even solar lights from the dollar tree, just to be seen. When I kept our boat out there I ran two good solar lights one on the mast and one on the stern just to be safe as fishing boats run through at night. On our new boat, masthead light is out also. I can't win with that one.
I need to do this soon for my Catalina 30. I won't be tinting the windows or painting the frames. You mentioned a website with pictures and detailed instructions. Could you please post the link to that site? Thanks.
Great series! I have watched every episode! I bought a C&C24 8/2020. I am a new sailor. I am now in process of constructing a temporary shed on top of boat which is on boat stands at the marina so I can work throughout the winter. I am on Long Island, NY which is the epicenter of motorboats. The electrical on this boat is completely incompetent; it will have to be completely redone! I am knowledgeable concerning AC electrical. In my marina there are several very large abandoned boats just decomposing! Regarding my port windows they are completely trashed! I am surprised by the manufacturer's incompetent method of detailing! I have been looking for operable, plastic lens, tinted units that are quality and greater than one foot long to no success! Good luck with your show! When is the next show?
In one of the videos (not sure which) I show it out... I sanded and painted the support with silver or metalic paint and then I spray painted the table. It's good because it's slightly rough, so things don't slide easily when listing. I also cut about 2 inches off the end of the table that's up against the side of the boat, because I felt it was bigger than it needed to be and was in the way when carrying things into the boat. The came the cheap graphic from Wish.com , which held up well. We're about to add the same graphic to our new boat's table.
Thanks for posting this! I am mid-project and am having our C22 ports polished and coated with SharkSkin but after seeing this, I'd rather paint. Looks fantastic! Do you have any insight as to how long the paint might last?
Well, it doesn’t have contact with anything so I would think a long time. We’ve sold that boat and moved on to another but i did sand the aluminum first.
So far I only used it the night with the motor, but I went from constantly steering to just making corrections every once and a while. I was able to step away to do other things and didn't have to ask Susy to hold the tiller each time, so I can't wait to test it while sailing. I'm going to put off my plans for the tiller-pilot until I use this thing a little because I have a feeling simpler is better in this case.
Binging your channel! Such great informational content! Odd question - how tall are you ? I'm 6'3 and was wondering if that's too tall for a Catalina to be comfortable below deck..
You’d have to slump to fit. Go look at one and try it, but I think you’ll be uncomfortable except in the aft seat where your head can stick out the companionway.
Thanks for the awesome video. I am faced with this task and I am also DREADING in!! You made it look easy.
Thank you for sharing these videos. I'm seriously considering buying my first sailboat and your videos are informative and encouraging. The Catalina 22 is my first choice. I almost bought one a couple of years ago but wasn't quite ready to devote the time to refurbish it like you're doing. Please keep posting your projects.
Nice job! You're really going to love her when all the major chores are finished and you can go enjoy sailing without worrying about something you think you need to do first. It's nice to see it all coming together for you. It only took me 10 years to get my boat squared away and go for my first night sail but it was totally worth all the work.
I'll have to do the windows on my C25 before long, so I appreciate this video having never done it before. I was dreading it with these old aluminum frames, but now I know what I'm getting into, so that was very helpful. Thanks! Knot Enough is looking awesome. Great job!
You're welcome... I searched for videos on this and didn't find one so I'm glad to hear it helped somebody else. It goes to show it's hard but not impossible. A needlessly complicated system, though.
@@AdventuresInParadise It's a sailboat, after all. lol
Very nice install--very helpful video. I will put off doing mine as long as possible.
Good job! Thanks for the video. My next project for my Catalina 25.
Excellent video, I have watched it several times as I prepare to tackle my leaking Catalina 22 windows.
Good luck and thanks, it's not fun!
THANK YOU! There are some horrible videos out there attempting to explain this process. Yours does NOT fall into that category. I’m really surprised Catalina direct doesn’t have a “how to” video... I’m doing the exact same project on my Pearson. Rum is on me!
Thanks for watching. Maybe they can point to my video to help people. It's one of those things that would be easy the second time time but is confusing the first time.
Great job on the windows and the boat is looking great , it’s definitely going to help me get mine done... that a awesome sunset cruise.
Great job on the windows. Especially the tint it looks great
Great video, boat's looking great!
Good job! Thanks for sharing
Nice job man!.
Okay, so I LOVE THIS VIDEO so much I'm watching the entire ads so you get something from it! I commented a couple of months ago (see below) but today I finished the porthole resealing. I literally watched this video while I was doing each window because your voice was so calm and I was not super calm :-). I wasn't sure how to center them but found that on another website and just glued some cut up tongue depressors together underneath. And I used Butyl tape instead of the caulk for final install but THANK YOU again for this video. Also, I ended up painting the frames because the place that "polished" them destroyed them so I sanded and painted. They look so much better anyway.
Wow that’s great thank you! I’m glad this helped you it’s no fun!!!
Awesome ! Now I feel inspired to do mine ! I’m stealing the paint and tint idea for sure , it really looks great !
Looks great!
Thanks! Painting the frames turned out great! I’m making a list of follow up projects to do once the boat is launched, lots of touch ups and things to do better. Painting the frames is now on the list! Just trying to knock out the “have to” list now at a “best i can at 2 hrs per week” level of finish!
Great! Def. worth it as you can see how much better it looks. Inside and out.
Great video and editing! Thanks.
Looks great! I felt for you, seems very tedious haha, at least it came out good though. Keep up the vids, just got a c22 a few months ago and really enjoy seeing all the projects!
Nicly done. I am going to do my first diy project on my boat later in the week. you may find it interesting.
Gerard.
Well done...
Nice job
This is the best how to video i have seen on replacing the window seal great job .What sealant did you use
It was so long ago I can't remember, but I thought it was a kit from Catalina Direct.
We just at last week at Old Bay Cafe at the Marina last week 😃
Try the salmon wrap! It was amazing. Or maybe I was just so tired work all that work that it tasted that good.
Awesome :)
I'm clicking that bell :)
When at anchor, the top 360° light should be on, no the stern light. (or black ball during the day)
Very cool sunset, just perfect!
Thanks. On that boat, our masthead light didn't work, so I ran a 360 light hanging in the cockpit. In our anchorage, people run multiple lights, even solar lights from the dollar tree, just to be seen. When I kept our boat out there I ran two good solar lights one on the mast and one on the stern just to be safe as fishing boats run through at night. On our new boat, masthead light is out also. I can't win with that one.
@@AdventuresInParadise oh that's fine then.... plus having that lights configuration gives the impression of a vessel with LOA more then 50m lol
I need to do this soon for my Catalina 30. I won't be tinting the windows or painting the frames. You mentioned a website with pictures and detailed instructions. Could you please post the link to that site? Thanks.
Thank you for posting this!! What kind of spray paint did you use to paint the frames?
Great series! I have watched every episode! I bought a C&C24 8/2020. I am a new sailor. I am now in process of constructing a temporary shed on top of boat which is on boat stands at the marina so I can work throughout the winter. I am on Long Island, NY which is the epicenter of motorboats. The electrical on this boat is completely incompetent; it will have to be completely redone! I am knowledgeable concerning AC electrical. In my marina there are several very large abandoned boats just decomposing! Regarding my port windows they are completely trashed! I am surprised by the manufacturer's incompetent method of detailing! I have been looking for operable, plastic lens, tinted units that are quality and greater than one foot long to no success! Good luck with your show! When is the next show?
Good job on that table. Do you have video on finishing that out?
In one of the videos (not sure which) I show it out... I sanded and painted the support with silver or metalic paint and then I spray painted the table. It's good because it's slightly rough, so things don't slide easily when listing. I also cut about 2 inches off the end of the table that's up against the side of the boat, because I felt it was bigger than it needed to be and was in the way when carrying things into the boat. The came the cheap graphic from Wish.com , which held up well. We're about to add the same graphic to our new boat's table.
Someone was probably listening to Van Halen's new album as they labeled these lolol
Thanks for posting this! I am mid-project and am having our C22 ports polished and coated with SharkSkin but after seeing this, I'd rather paint. Looks fantastic! Do you have any insight as to how long the paint might last?
Well, it doesn’t have contact with anything so I would think a long time. We’ve sold that boat and moved on to another but i did sand the aluminum first.
@@AdventuresInParadise Nice! I'll have to check it out.
Nice work! Is she a C27?
Thanks for sharing!
Great video. Thanks for posting. BTW, how do you like the tiller tamer?
So far I only used it the night with the motor, but I went from constantly steering to just making corrections every once and a while. I was able to step away to do other things and didn't have to ask Susy to hold the tiller each time, so I can't wait to test it while sailing. I'm going to put off my plans for the tiller-pilot until I use this thing a little because I have a feeling simpler is better in this case.
@@AdventuresInParadise Thanks. I'd love to hear your verdict after some use. Happy sailing.
The windows look great.... but even better how are you loving that slip to work from ?
Yea, I got 10 times the work done in the past two months compared to when it was out there floating and I had to row out to it.
when you say -this is what comes in the kit [showing the rubber molding and caulking] - where do you get it?
CatalinaDirect.com is where I think i got it.
Binging your channel! Such great informational content! Odd question - how tall are you ? I'm 6'3 and was wondering if that's too tall for a Catalina to be comfortable below deck..
You’d have to slump to fit. Go look at one and try it, but I think you’ll be uncomfortable except in the aft seat where your head can stick out the companionway.
Larger Catalina models have more room. I have lots of headroom in my Catalina 30. 😎
What size sheets for main and vang? Were they amazon as well? Do you have links or descriptions? Thank you!
I thought I got these on Catalina direct dot com.. I can't recall now. But you can check their site and it will tell you the sizes.