The Catalac 8M and the Catalac 9M are unique in that they have a tabernacle designed to raise and lower the mast. Chainplates are mounted at the pivot point and the procedure is both simple and convenient. Read how I dropped my mast, replaced everything at the top and rewired it, all in an afternoon. (click here) . Note the mast support wires in the drawing below. These are necessary. Remove all Sails, The Boom and the Mainsheet ( rope & Blocks ). Slot your 50mm Mast Lowering Boom into the base of the mast. Shackle the forward end of your main Halyard to one of the eye at Front of Pole, Then lifting the pole so that it is horizontal & secure, tie the other end of the halyard to a cleat on the lower part of the mast. For added security you can also connect the jib halyard in the […]
Specifications | |
Make: | Catalac |
Model: | 9M |
Length: | 30 |
Builder: | Tom Lack Catamarans LTD |
Designer: | John Winterbotham |
Construction: | Solid fiberglass hulls, cored cabin and deck |
Build Start: | 1970 |
Build End: | 1984 |
Number Built: | Production started 1970: 255 manufactured; 30 located Americas |
Mfg Price: | Inboard £39.000 |
Loa: | 29'3" ft (9 meters) |
Lwl: | 25' 4" |
Beam: | 13'9"" |
Headroom: | 6' 3" in hulls, 6' 3" on bridge deck |
Draft: | 2'6" |
Displacement: | 8,000 lbs dry |
Mast Height: | above water: 39' |
Mfg Engines: | Single outboard: various manufacturers or 2x12hp RCA-Dolphins gas, or 2 Yanmar 1GM diesels |
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