I just purchased a Catalina 315 and I would like to see if there is anyone out there who wants to exchange information, tips etc.
Thank you for your comment. I agree that we often do have the same issue and of course I am very interested in exchanging information with sailors of all sorts of boats. Your are quite right that most components are common to many sailboat make/models. I do think, however, there may be some issues unique to the 315. So, for those issues it will be nice to get those points of view as well.@stephen_i_w Welcome to the forum.
You can go one of two ways here. You can limit your activity to just Catalina 315 boat owners, or you can open your questions and sharing to the vast friendly sailors of all types of boats including Catalinas.
Some of us realize that while our boats were built by a single manufacturer, all of the manufacturers used non boat builder parts to assemble their boats (unlike cars). So when you have a problem with your water heater, you'll find 20 different boat manufacturers used one of 3 water heaters in their build. We tend to have the same issues no matter which builder.
Have fun and share a picture of your new girlfriend.
Cool, 10 years newer, so less problems I'm planning a new bimini this fall by a local shop and next June / July haul out for bottom job and new stuffing box since that is still the original one from 2003. Maybe it isn't needed but I figured might as well address before an issue.My "new" 315 is a 2013 model year. One thing I have learned is that with boats there is always an issue.
I agree with everyone, WELCOME, look forward to the new girlfriend/mistress photos!The 309,310 and your 315 are in the same class and have some of the same features. As mention before we are here to help so you can enjoy your new toy.
Nice.I am glad I bought it!
When you can keep us updated and Or Write a travel log to get published in Mainsheet!As I write this we decided to stay another day in lovely Detour Village MI. Two weeks on my c-315 and no talk of divorce yet. This boat has certainly exceeded my expectations as to comfort, boat handing and sailing performance. I am glad I bought it!