I recently purchased a used Catalina 14.2. It did not have hiking straps, which I figured was no big deal since I don't race. However, after one trip and three capsizings, I've decided I do indeed need hiking straps (as well as more skill as a sailor, my past experience was all keel boat on big water, and I quickly found sailing a centerboard boat on a small lake with serious wind, is a whole different ball game. By the way, the baby bob does indeed prevent turtling, or did for me anyway.) To get to the point I can't seem to find a source for hiking straps made for the 14.2, though I have found generic hiking straps. Is there a source of OEM Catalina parts? If I install generic parts, how are they installed. I have found hardware for the barney post, but nothing for the bulkheads. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks, Bill
Thanks, Bill