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25b Catalina sea trial

carmine

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"Hi All,
I'm ging t be se


"Hi All,
I'm ging t be sea trialing a 25 Catalina in the next week or so. Any thing in particular I should be looking for? Engine is a reman.FWC 350 GM, Paragon trans. Trans leaks a little at the tp where shift shaft is. one front window leaks somewhat. Are they hard to rebed? Is there much of a difference bt. the paragon and a velvet drive?
Thanks!!"
 
"1. Buy an infrared non-contac

"1. Buy an infrared non-contact thermometer and scan the engine and exhaust system while on plane. Any hot spots are an indication of trouble.

2. Hey, it's a fiberglass boat! The windows tend to leak over time. (I have an aluminum boat, and they don't.)

3. Assuming you aren't paying for a marine surveyor (a mistake), then look for rotted stringers, bulkheads, etc. with an ice pick.

4. Smell test the transmission oil before and after the run.

5. Note what rpm she tops out at @ WOT.

Good luck!

Jeff"
 
"Jeff,
Thanks for the reply.


"Jeff,
Thanks for the reply. What's you're opinion on the paragon transmission. I had one other inboard boat with a velvet drive and it was very reliable."
 
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