Found this in the boxes of tools and parts left on the boat boat by the PO. If you look at the bottom, it has a bit of a notch from whatever it used on. Anybody know what this thing is used for???
Thanks--Joel S.
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Joel Schwartz
s/v Get-A-Grip
1993 Catalina 36 Hull #1259
Newport Beach, California
PS The bar appears to be made out of aluminum, is about 1/4 inch thick, and about a foot long.
Joel Schwartz
s/v Get-A-Grip
1993 Catalina 36 Hull #1259
Newport Beach, California
Just taking a stab at what I can see. If that is a piece of line on the end I am guessing it is for your windlass up front if you have one. You say it is about 1/4 thick. Is it about a inch to a inch and quarter wide?
Randy Sherwood
Mutualfun 1990 # 1057
T/R W/K M35a
Home. Charlotte, Mi.
Boat. St Augustine,Fl.
Yep, you nailed it. What does that thing do?
Joel Schwartz
s/v Get-A-Grip
1993 Catalina 36 Hull #1259
Newport Beach, California
Its to allow you to manually use the windless should your power to it fail. I've never used mine but as I recall from reading the windless lit, there are some things you have to do to use it. I think the bar manually releases the windless brake by going into a slot on the windless and acting as a lever.
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
See page 32 of the vw800 windlass manual. Part 55. Page 20 for use.
It is on the c36ia site
Tom Irwin
North Saanich, BC, Canada
1983 Catalina 30 - #3134
Until June 10, 2013
Future Catalina 36 MK II owner
Thanks guys...glad I didn't let me 2 year old keep playing with it the other day...he loves to throw things overboard!
Joel Schwartz
s/v Get-A-Grip
1993 Catalina 36 Hull #1259
Newport Beach, California