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zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
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1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
had a boat try to sink under city water pressure hookup in kali--isnt fun to come home to a half sunk boat LOL---the pumps really donot totally keep up with it----so i recommended using 2 regulators for that purpose---the hose connection inside the boat blew out spectacularly and required immediate replacement--wasnt costly but the boat would not have beent here if i had been late from work.....
 
Chuckbear

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Jan 3, 2009
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Marine Trader 34 Where Ever I am
Or you could not install one at all if you don't have it and run off your water tank as we have for 18 years. Chuck
 
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butchrobbins

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Jun 25, 2004
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Catalina 310 Hilton Head
The bed has a real mattress and is comfy, so I am hesitant to use it for storage. The navstation is just to starbord of the companionway steps, just aft of the stove.
 
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butchrobbins

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Jun 25, 2004
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Catalina 310 Hilton Head
Re: a little more info

Well, one would think so. There is an antenna on the mast, but we've never been able to even pick up the Sav stations. Now of course I still have the analog TV and broadcast is in digital.
 
Chuckbear

Chuckbear

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Jan 3, 2009
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Marine Trader 34 Where Ever I am
butchrobbins said:
Well, one would think so. There is an antenna on the mast, but we've never been able to even pick up the Sav stations. Now of course I still have the analog TV and broadcast is in digital.
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We are in Beaufort and with our antenna can pick up both Charleston and Savannah stations with no problem. Our TV is digital but you could get a converter box. Chuck
 
Bad Obsession

Bad Obsession

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May 23, 2004
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I'm in the market as were . Colonial Beach
Hrm. I have heard people refer to the aft cabin part of a Catalina 30, Catalina 34, and Catalina 36 as the Garage or Trunk. I tend to use mine as a trunk as well. I agree with sleeping in the V-berth, that is where I would be.

I lived on my Catalina 30 for a few months when I was going through a divorce. It is do-able but a bit cramped. I am still trying out how to tackle the winter in the area I live (biggest problem will be getting fresh water) and my marina doesn't have showers or other facilities (especially in the winter when they close the bathroom). If I can figure out these issues, I may go to a bigger boat and become a live-aboard myself :)

One thing that I did notice is that when I lived aboard I tended to sail the boat a lot less. That is one thing that botheres me about the idea.
 
zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
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1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
Bad Obsession said:
Hrm. I have heard people refer to the aft cabin part of a Catalina 30, Catalina 34, and Catalina 36 as the Garage or Trunk. I tend to use mine as a trunk as well. I agree with sleeping in the V-berth, that is where I would be.

I lived on my Catalina 30 for a few months when I was going through a divorce. It is do-able but a bit cramped. I am still trying out how to tackle the winter in the area I live (biggest problem will be getting fresh water) and my marina doesn't have showers or other facilities (especially in the winter when they close the bathroom). If I can figure out these issues, I may go to a bigger boat and become a live-aboard myself :)

One thing that I did notice is that when I lived aboard I tended to sail the boat a lot less. That is one thing that botheres me about the idea.
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size of boat doesnt matter--if you live aboard is much more difficult to get the docklines to let go of the dock--more to do than just lift lines and sail!!! doesnt matter what ye say about keeping things orderly--that is moot---is all about the idea of sailing the house---until , of course, ye lift the lines and take them with you to cruise....goood luck--keep it unstuffed----keep the downsize mantra----downsize---so things donot accrue as much LOL...have fun----
 
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