Catalina Smile

[Dave Gerhardt]

I am considering purchasing a Catalina 30. When researching this boat I came across the symptom called a 'Catalina smile'. Could someone describe this with some detail. Thanks, Dave

 

[robert taylor]

archive search

there should be a lot of info on this in the archives. it has been discussed numerous times.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Try the link

It's to Catalina Smile archive posts

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.c]

The infamous Catalina smile

Hi Dave -Many Catalinas exhibit a cap at the leading of of the keel where it attaches to the hull. On my C36, I simply ground out the area, filled with Evercoat, faired and painted with the rest of the bottom. When I hauled the boat two years later there was no sign of the "smile". In any case, I fixed the original cracking area to make me feel better, although I don't believe it's structural.Best,Trevor

 

[Dave Gerhardt]

Thanks

Thanks Robert for suggesting the archives. What a great site!

 

[Dave Gerhardt]

Thanks Stu

Thanks Stu for your suggestion. This web site appears to be quite a bonus for a Catalina owner. Dave

 

[Dave Gerhardt]

Thanks Trevor

Thanks Trevor for filling me in on the smile. Dave

 

[Stu Jackson]

Thanks Dave *pop

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