[C320-list] pedestal cover

[Irving Grunes]

On 2001 #851 we replaced the velcro with a zipper and it works very well.
Our velcro lost its stickiness and wouldn't secure properly
Irv Grunes #851

On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Robert E. Sloat <resloat at comcast.net>
wrote:

> 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
>
>