Looking at a 30 that's been laid up 3 years

[Patrick]

I'm expecting to look at a Catalina 30 soon that has been on the hard for about 3 years. I've seen the exterior and the bottom looks clean. I wondering what other areas I should be looking at with this particular model (1985) -- whether it's laid up or not.I should emphasise that if I'm interested in this boat I do plan a complete survey, so I'm realling interested in what to look at with this type Catalina in general.Thanks in advance for your response.Patrick

 

[Richard]

Contact Catalina

Contact Catalina (e-mail or call through their website)and give them the Serial number off the transom of the boat (upper right) They will send you the original order sheet for the boat. A useful piece of info to see if any mods where done to the boat and how much it was purchased for when new.good luck

 

[Rhet Tignor]

check the power train

I'd be very careful of the engine and transmission. Be sure it was all pickled right the first time. In three years, a poorly pickled engine and transmission can gather a lot of internal rust