New Catalina 310 owner

Grum.man · Jun 19, 2017

Congrats, how much was the shipping cost if you don't mind me asking?

SawyerCurt · Jun 19, 2017

Frank - Welcome aboard! We purchased hull #48 (2001) a few years ago, and it is perfect for our family of 4! I encourage you to join the C310 International Association. In addition to receiving Catalina's Mainsheet magazine, you'll also get a discount on BoatUS membership. We also have a membership roster, so you can see who might own a C310 / C315 near your port of call. Details on membership (along with an application form) are available on our web site: http://catalina310.org/ . Happy Sailing!!

JohnVTX · Jun 19, 2017

Awesome

marchem · Jun 19, 2017

Frank H said:
Hello Mates
I'm a new Catalina 310 owner and new to the 310 forum. She is a 2000 and is being picked up today from Smith Mountain Lake in Va. and will arrive in her new home on Lake Carlyle, Il. Wednesday.
I've sailed my Catalina 27 for 17 years but first mate says it's time for a floating condo for the grand kids. Now I've got a lot to learn about the 310.
Hopefully I'll see all posts now.
Frank Hines
Lake Carlyle, Il.

Welcome! We also went from a C27 to the C310. One of the best things we've ever done. This group is real helpful and friendly; lots of good resources.

JK_Boston_Catalina310 · Jun 20, 2017

Welcome aboard! I hope you join the C310 IA.
My wife and I live on our C310 in St. Thomas, USVI. Cruised her here from Boston. Plans to do the rest of the Caribbean once we save up some more money.

Fair winds,

Jesse

Stu Jackson · Jun 20, 2017

Frank, congratulations and welcome. You would be well advised to read Smitty's (Jesse's) blog. It has a lot of great information about your boat and tons of resource links. You should also spend some time getting familiar with earlier posts in this forum which have lots of great system info. Fair winds.

Alansails · Jun 21, 2017

Frank, Welcome, This is a great resource for information and guidance! Jesse also has technical data that he is more than willing to share based on his expierences and others! Congratulations on your new purchase This is an exciting time and the 310 is a great boat! We are all available to you .

Matpearce · Jun 27, 2017

Congratulations we did the same two years ago went from at 27 to 310 the best thing we ever did love the new boat its twice the Volome boat
We are very impressed with the boat

jssailem · Jul 7, 2017

Frank... Congratulations on your new condo

. May she sail in fair winds.
Now PICTURES... when you get her.
Welcome to the best sailboat owner forum on the web.

SailFysh · Jul 13, 2017

Welcome. You've picked a great boat and you've come to the right place. I have owned a 310 for 3 years now and the folks on this forum have been wonderful helping me learn about the boat. Enjoy your boat.

Bob James · Jul 15, 2017

Frank: Congratulations and welcome to our group. As the 4th and final member of the 310 IA officer group I look forward to your membership in our organization. I am the C310 IA Mainsheet editor and like Jesse I am responsible for providing articles and information on our members and their sailing experiences for inclusion in Mainsheet. I am sure you will enjoy your 310 just as we have for the past 17 years. Welcome aboard.

AllenC57 · Aug 20, 2017

Hi Frank. I'm right behind you. We just purchased a 2005 C310 that's due to arrive next week. We also are moving up from the 27 after 12 years... Similarly, we are looking for a little more comfort at dock/anchor. I wouldn't call the 310 a condo, but it's certainly roomier than the 27! Cheers!

SawyerCurt · Aug 21, 2017

Just a reminder to folks on the forum who are not members of the C310 IA that the membership application is available here.

Alansails · Aug 21, 2017

And Curt has Association Burgees also!
Show your fleet pride, Fly that Burgee, and its good looking also!

SawyerCurt · Aug 22, 2017

Burgee Order Forms here: http://catalina310.org/shipsstore.html