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Hello all, thanks in advance I am considering purchasing this 1984 catalina 36 and completing the two Catalina engineered repair jobs myself (attached). I have spoken to some people that havn't seen the boat but say I will need to drop the entire keel and reseal it, a job I can't/dont want to...

Hey friends! I wanted to know how folks are trailering their Catlina 270's? I read a forum back in 2018 and thought I'd ask again. Seems like stepping the mast is a much more of a process and unless you have the wing keel you may be using a hoist to come on and of the trailer. If anyone out...

I had more questions but limited time and went away without asking them. I'm going to go back but I figured I could ask a few things in the meantime from the hive mind here. :) Is this butyl slapped on as a temporary sealer? The boat appears quite dry on the inside (no rusty bolts or stains...

I recently got a line wrapped around my prop (2002 Catalina 32) and the engine cut out right away. I assume a fuse blew when the line got stuck on the prop. Does anyone know where the fuse box is on this make/model? Does anyone know if a jammed prop would typically end up in blown fuse? Thanks Adam

Hi, I'm considering converting from wheel steering to a tiller (I had been considering that even before my steering system broke ;)) on my 1996 Catalina 250WB. One problem I'm anticipating is that the rudder seems to be designed to be locked in place by the steering system's tiller. Once the...

Alan Explains Work Done to Restore the Catalina Trailer Wheels and Brake System

Alan Briefs the Crew for the Trailer Preparation Needed to Haul the Catalina

A Near Miss at the Tahoe Keys Marina with the Catalina Sailboat

Hello all. I've had nine boats over the years (power & sail) of which I had varying degrees of love an hate. A little over two years ago I purchased my Capri 18 and it's been nothing but love. I sail her in the Chesapeake and she's safe, forgiving and loads of fun to sail. Sailing season in...

I bought a Catalina 30 two days ago without a survey and got stuck with a Catalina Smile. The boat had an inch of water in the bilge and the seller feined surprise and claimed he was away during a recent rainstorm and that the water must have leaked in. Not being afraid of a little water with...

Hello All Has anyone else had trouble with fibreglass on Catalina 309 (mine is 2006 only 15 years old) - I have 6 small hollow holes on deck toe rail (1/8" to 1/4" in size) and bad pit marks on entire hull - hundreds of pit marks - see pictures - the boat has always been in freshwater, bottom...

I am getting back into sailing after 15 years. As a teenager, I sailed a small amf puffer with a main sail. A small simple setup. I just bought a 1977 Coronado C15 and am going over all the rigging. There appear to be some items moved or missing, but, I cant seem to find a guide about the...

Hello! I am looking to purchase a 1983 Catalina 30 and I have some concerns about the keel and whether it is worth fixing. I appreciate any and all responses! This is a lead keel and is showing signs of blistering and damage. My experience level is basic but my research would tell me that I...

Hi all, new sailor here, so first, thank you for any insights. Taking all the help I can get and trying to learn. I acquired an old '74 Catalina 27 over the winter. Been working on her all spring and now have been out a few times with the wife and young daughter. We would like to install...

I recently bought a 1981 Catalina 25. Overall, it's in fantastic shape. However, even though we inspected the hull, I didn't notice until yesterday two cracks in the hull immediately forward of the swing keel. It's in dry dock now. When I put my fingernail in the crack, I was able to draw a...

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Hello everyone, I'm working on buying my first boat this week. I have a bit of sailing experience but I am certainly rusty, but looking forward to sailing and learning a lot this summer. I'm seriously considering this O'day 192 to sail on Lake Champlain. I'm looking for something in this size...

Ok folks, I know this is highly subjective but I would love a few comments around pros/cons of a few boats the family and me are looking at right now. Basic requirements: Good family boat, not really interested in racing (for now anyway) just need a nice weekend family boat. Fits a family of 5...

I'm working on freshening up the teak in my 1983 Catalina 25 and am planning to update the galley counter using the epoxy idea found in the below SailboatOwners thread linked below. But I'm at a loss for what to do about the dated salon table top and bottom. Since the table folds in half and it...

Ahoy everybody! My wife and myself just purchased a beautiful cat 30. Before we restep the mast next week, we are replacing the old wooden spreaders with new oak spreaders . No we don't want aluminum. If the old wood ones lasted that many years being an 82 model, I'm okay with that. My...