Hi,
I have a C36 Mk II. While the step thru transom is very nice it does let waves into the cockpit in a following sea. The transom gap has slots on either side that appear to be for a board to be dropped in to block the gap. I've searched widely but cannot seem to find any reference to a board to drop into the slots.
Does anyone have any idea if such a board originally came with the C36 and if one can be purchased somewhere?
Thanks
Jeremy
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Jeremy Westerman
"Odette", 2005 Catalina 36 Mk II, #2213
Benicia, CA
Jeremy,
I have a Ml with the walk trough and it is a piece of acrylic tinted on my boat that fits in the slot. It has a teak trim board across the top , teak as well for the sides, and is 1-2" off the cockpit floor for drainage. Basically it would keep items from going out of the cockpit. I never have had any issue with a following sea entering.
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
Gary,
Thanks for the info - sounds just what I need. Did this come with your yacht or did you have it custom made?
Thanks
Jeremy
Jeremy Westerman
"Odette", 2005 Catalina 36 Mk II, #2213
Benicia, CA
I have the same filler piece that Gary described. It came with the boat and the PO called it a "poodle catcher".
Steve
'96 36 mkII #1569 Waltzing Matilda Channel Islands, CA
Gary and Steve - thanks for the info. Based on this info I contacted Catalina Yachts and they can supply it - they call it a "doggie catcher" and it costs $85.00. Last time I sailed out the Golden Gate I did get my feet wet with following seas and so hoping this will keep (some) water out rather than a dog in!
Jeremy Westerman
"Odette", 2005 Catalina 36 Mk II, #2213
Benicia, CA
Here is a picture of the "Doggie Catcher, it would seem to me you could purchase a piece of Plexiglas for a lot less than $85 plus the cost of a board and screws for the top you already have the sides.
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
It's also good for blocking exhaust from coming into your cockpit at certain wind angles.
Joel Schwartz
s/v Get-A-Grip
1993 Catalina 36 Hull #1259
Newport Beach, California