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  • Page 1 Catalina 250...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 W E L C O M E T O Catalina Yacht Ownership  Catalina Yachts 21200 Victory Boulevard Woodland Hills, California 91367 Phone 818.884.7700 • Fax 818.884.3810...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on the acquisition of your new Catalina 250! All Catalina yachts are designed and built with care, using quality materials, in order to provide you with years of sailing enjoyment while minimizing the worries of upkeep and maintenance.

  • Page 5: Foreword

    The systems, descriptions, and illustrations in this manual apply to boats built at the time of publication. It is our commitment to the current owners, and future owners, to constantly review and improve the Catalina 250. Therefore, portions of the content of this owner’s manual may not apply to boats that have been manufactured before the release date shown on this manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    T able of Content Introduction Preface Foreword C H A P T E R 3 Vessel Information YACHT SYSTEMS C H A P T E R 1 Preparing Mast for Use SPECIFICATIONS and LAYOUT Mast Setup Yacht Information and Specifications Rig Setup and Tuning Deck Plan Raising the Mast...
  • Page 8 C H A P T E R 5 SAFETY General Safety Tips Required Minimum Safety Equipment 0 Suggested Safety Equipment Safety Package (Optional) Lightning Protection and Recommendations Warning Labels C H A P T E R 6 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Guide Pre-use maintenance Monthly maintenance Seasonal maintenance...

  • Page 10: Specifications And Layout

    Boom vang, block and tackle. 1’-8” (0.51m) Draft (Board Up) W I N C H E S 5’-9” (1.75m) Board Down Design Weight 3,250 lbs. (1,474kg) Primary and halyard - #14 Lewmar, chrome Displacement/Length 151.2 bronze; self tailing. Beam 19.32...
  • Page 11 C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 H E A D R O O M E N G I N E A N D C O N T R O L S Centerboard Recommended (Outboard) 6-15 HP 4’-8”...

  • Page 12: Deck Plan

    C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 - 3 -...

  • Page 13: Accommodation Plan

    C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 - 4 -...

  • Page 14: General Operation

    Catalina Yacht. Space is provided in the margins throughout this manual for additional notes you may wish to add. Enjoy your Catalina Yacht and have a safe trip.

  • Page 15: Plumbing

    C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 In Water Check: Electrical __ 1. Electrical equipment operational; running, cabin, bow, anchor. __ 2. Check battery fluid level. __ 3. Check battery terminal connections. __ 4. Check battery tie-down straps. Plumbing __ 1.

  • Page 16: Manual Bilge Pump

    Pop Top Operation The Catalina 250 is equipped with a “pop top” hatch. The pop top hatch has two positions; up and down. When the hatch is placed in the up position the access to the cabin is greatly increased and also the interior headroom.

  • Page 17: Recommendations For Trailering

    2 5 0 Recommendations for Trailering The Catalina 250 is an easy boat to trailer when following these precautions: 1. Be sure to read the trailer manufacturers instructions and warranty carefully, and do not exceed the manufacturers gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for trailer, boat, and gear.

  • Page 18: Yacht Systems

    Chapter C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 YACHT SYSTEMS n this chapter we will provide easy to follow instructions on preparing to sail, adjusting the equipment for optimal performance, and recommended procedures pertaining to your particular yacht. Please follow these instructions closely as non-recommended use of your yacht’s systems may result in serious injury, damage to your boat - which may also void your warranty.

  • Page 19: Rig Setup And Tuning

    C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 (Mast Set-up – Continued) 6. The forward trailer support needs to be extended up as far as it will go and pinned. Run the winch strap up and over the roller on top of this support and pull it toward the mast. With the hook on the strap about 10 feet aft of the roller, connect the end of the jib halyard to the hook.

  • Page 20: Installing The Boom

    C A T A L I N A 2 5 0 Installing the Boom: 1. Once you have unpacked the boom and checked it for shipping damage, remove the connecting clevis pin at the inboard end and slide the forks at this end over the gooseneck toggle on the mast. Push the connection clevis pin through the fittings and secure with split pin.

  • Page 21: Rig Specifications

    Forestay: 5mm x 9,290mm long  Backstay: 4mm x 10,464 long  Cap Shrouds: 4mm x 8,510 long  Lower Shrouds: 4mm x 4,295 long  Raising Stays: 4mm x 2,070 long Catalina 250mkII – Keel Model Profile - 12 -...

  • Page 22: Rigging Lengths

    Rigging Lengths: Centerboard System Your Catalina 250 is either equipped with a water ballast system (see page _) or a centerboard system, which is operated from the cockpit. The 6:1 purchase system is located below decks, under the cabin ladder. The tail exits to the cockpit through the fitting where the mainsheet base is attached.

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