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CATBOAT

OWNER’S MANUAL

BY

G. ANTHONY DAVIS

OWNER, AREY’S POND BOAT YARD

Summary of Contents for 12' Kitten

Page 1: ...CATBOAT OWNER S MANUAL BY G ANTHONY DAVIS OWNER AREY S POND BOAT YARD ...

Page 2: ...y in the late 1960 s In 1971 Arey s Pond Boat Yard developed a mold similar in shape to the hull of that wooden catboat but with alterations to shear bow and stern In addition new layouts for the deck and cockpit were devised Arey s Pond Boat Yard also developed the 12 Kitten a fiberglass hulled catboat similar in looks to the wooden Beetle built by Concordia These custom designs combined the feat...

Page 3: ...y s Pond Boat Yard Sailing School II SPECIFICATIONS FOR AREY S POND CATBOATS The Arey s Pond 14 Cat LENGTH OVER ALL L O A 14 2 BEAM 7 COCKPIT AREA DRAFT 10 CENTERBOARD DOWN 3 2 HULL DISPLACEMENT 700 LBS MAST L O A and DIAMETER 17 6 x 4 BOOM L O A and DIAMETER 15 4 x 1 3 4 x 1 3 4 GAFF L O A and DIAMETER 9 6 x 1 3 4 x 1 1 2 SAIL 138 sq feet BATTENS 24 30 24 MAST HOOPS 5 OF 5 diameter with copper ri...

Page 4: ... hand as described above with a Divinocell core applied where there is stress Plywood pads are glassed in where deck fittings are located SEATS The seats of the 14 Cat are glassed into the hull similarly to the above description The 12 Kitten and 16 seats are fashioned differently see Wood section below CENTERBOARD The centerboard is composed of solid P V C It is pinned with a 5 8 stainless steel ...

Page 5: ...dges V MAINTENANCE OF THE AREY S POND CATBOAT The following list is designed to serve as a guideline for maintenance of Arey s Pond Catboats We recommend these tasks be performed in the Spring approximately two weeks prior to launching SPAR VARNISHING Sand the boom gaff and lower two thirds of the mast with 220 grit sandpaper Bronze hardware can be taped to prevent scratching Sanded areas should b...

Page 6: ...cause a crease in the sail 6 Store and secure the boom crutch Centerboard Adjustment The following pointers are provided to enhance your sailing 1 When sailing into the wind the centerboard must be down all the way to avoid sideslipping of the boat 2 When sailing on a beam reach adjust the centerboard raise it so that it is approximately only two thirds of the way down 3 When sailing in light wind...

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