does anybody know the diameter of the standoffs on the swim ladder? I'm not at the boat and I'd like to buy crutch tips to use next time. I thought I had some at home, so I didn't measure.
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Wally
"Onanne"
2000 MKII, deep keel, tall rig
Lake Champlain
1".
I bought this off eBay and they fit perfect.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-1-Rubber-Tips-Cane-Crutch-or-Chair-White-CT...
Hummina
1987 Catalina 36 MKI
#741
Bayfield, WI. Usually.
But note, I have an MKI. Not sure if they changed the ladder. Might want to hear from an MKII owner to be certain.
Hummina
1987 Catalina 36 MKI
#741
Bayfield, WI. Usually.
Had that question myself once. I just bought both available sizes and "donated" the rubber feet that were... too large if I remember correctly. They were only a couple bucks. If I had to guess repeat guess, 1" ok, 1.5", too large.
Marc & Susan Garcia
"Solla Sollew" #1473, Mk.II
San Buenaventura, Ca.
I bought mine at Home Depot - 1" diameter - same as the pulpit pipes. These are standard pipe diameters used on most boats. They become dry and broken in a few years. I do not know of any that will last much more than that. Yes, mine is MKII 1999. The end of the pipe has a cap welded on so that the end of the pipe does not cut into the rubber.
Sail La Vie 1999 Catalina 36 MKII, M35B-17031, Coyote Point, San Mateo, CA
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Wally,
I don't know if your ladder standoffs have an end cap welded on, but if they are straight pipe, with no end cap, I found that the ladder standoffs would cut into the rubber crutch tips in a very short time. To prevent that, I jammed pieces of dowel into the standoffs (I think I used 7/8"?), and cut them off flush. With the increased surface area, the crutch tips lasted longer. Can't do anything about the UV degradation, but at least the ladder standoffs didn't cut through the crutch tips and ding the gelcoat. Just a thought.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
Applies to lots of projects: KEEP receipt!!! Buy one set of "target size", aka "I think this is the size". Then buy number of parts two sizes up and two sizes down. Then take back what u don't use. (Sorry, members that work for big box chains).
peter g
2000 C36, MK2, Hull. #1897
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful ! ! !. 5 th Catalina
Thanks all. My first intuition, before I wrote the post, was 7/8, so I bought a set. After reading the replies, I bought another set, 1". I suspect I'll be returning the 7/8.
Wally
"Onanne"
2000 MKII, deep keel, tall rig
Lake Champlain
I have a 1984 Mark I and it has 1" inch standoffs. They are readily available, but I find that the pipe will cut thru the rubber faster than the UV degradations. You can solve this problem by putting US Quarters in the rubber tips prior to installing. If using money is not your thing, you can use 1" inch stainless washers, just make sure you use the better grade of Stainless Steel ( 316 not 18-8 ). This will resist rust much better, even in Fresh Water.
Clifford Bassett
s/v " Red Dog "
1984 C-36 Hull # 260
M25 SR/FK
Holland, Michigan