[C320-list] pedestal cover

[Robert E. Sloat]

When you get the new cover make sure the fabricator adds a strap at the
lower part of the cover to attach it to the pedestal.  If the zipper or
Velcro fastener becomes detached during high winds, the strap will keep the
cover from taking a swim.

I have a 2003 C320 with OEM pedestal cover that has a Velcro strip to close
the cover.  The cover is fairly tight as long as the Velcro stays connected.
If the Velcro becomes detached, the cover would be history.  One of the
first things I did after commissioning was to sew in a nylon strap at the
bottom of the cover which positively attaches each side of the cover under
the pedestal.  This helps keep the Velcro connected and if that breaks loose
the cover cannot leave the boat.

While you are at it, rig up a short rope to wrap around the furling genoa
when at the slip so the genoa doesn't also unwrap in high winds and cause
havoc and possible damage to your boat or a neighbor's.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Koen Bennebroek" <koen.bennebroek at gmail.com>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:57 PM
Subject: [C320-list] pedestal cover


> With the recent storms in the bay area, our pedestal cover seems to have
> flown off the boat. This was a velcro version.
> I guess there are new covers with zippers on the market, I found this one
> for instance:
> http://shop.trailersailor.com/detail.htm?fno=20&group=144
>
> I was wondering if it matters what year your Catalina is? Ours is 1995. I
> believe the newer versions have different pedestals?
> I could also go to a local canvas shop and get one custom made. Does
> Catalina sell these directly?
> Any other recommended shops?
>
> Thanks for any input!
>
> -Ellen & Koen