We did it!

[kimelmore]

We put an offer on a 96 Catalina 380 and after a bit of back and forth had our counter offer accepted. We do the sea trial and haul out survey on Friday. Financing is in place as is insurance. To say we are excited, frightened, and overwhelmed is an understatement. It's a big step up from an older Catalina 30. I've done a great deal of work and upgrades and will be sad to see her go. I hope I find a good owner for her. Anyway. Wish us luck. I know I will have lots of questions for the amazing group of folks that hand out advice here.

 

[JohnVTX]

Very cool

 

[woodster]

congrats a new adventure

 

[Alansails]

A new boat is starting a new adventure, we are excited for you!
Enjoy the ride, Fair winds

 

[kimelmore]

We started the survey Friday. After a 2 1/2 hr car ride we found our way to the boat. the Surveyor was already working. After a mechanical down below and above deck it was time for the trip to the yard for haul-out. Started the iron jenny and backed out of the slip. Started out towards the channel that led out to the harbor for the short trip to the yard. Less than 5 minutes into the trip the high temp alarm sounds. Temp climbed past 220. Shut the engine down and go to roll out the jib. Oppps.. The upper swivel is frozen. Furler is jammed. Hmmm. Up goes the main. Damn it's hard to hoist. The track must be dirty and dry. Sailed a bit on the main until the engine cooled down enough to get back into the slip. Engine needs $1500 worth of parts and who knows what the labor will cost. It needs a new heat exchanger and Exhaust manifold plus a cooling system flush. Made offer contingent on having the work done by the seller and acceptable to us. We are waiting to hear from the broker what the seller is going to do. It's a beautiful boat that hasn't been used nearly enough. We still will have to get it into the yard to survey the bottom and have the engine work checked out. It's a bit of a disappointment but we really think this is the boat for us. Will keep you all up to date.

 

[Kings Gambit]

We started the survey Friday. After a 2 1/2 hr car ride we found our way to the boat. the Surveyor was already working. After a mechanical down below and above deck it was time for the trip to the yard for haul-out. Started the iron jenny and backed out of the slip. Started out towards the channel that led out to the harbor for the short trip to the yard. Less than 5 minutes into the trip the high temp alarm sounds. Temp climbed past 220. Shut the engine down and go to roll out the jib. Oppps.. The upper swivel is frozen. Furler is jammed. Hmmm. Up goes the main. Damn it's hard to hoist. The track must be dirty and dry. Sailed a bit on the main until the engine cooled down enough to get back into the slip. Engine needs $1500 worth of parts and who knows what the labor will cost. It needs a new heat exchanger and Exhaust manifold plus a cooling system flush. Made offer contingent on having the work done by the seller and acceptable to us. We are waiting to hear from the broker what the seller is going to do. It's a beautiful boat that hasn't been used nearly enough. We still will have to get it into the yard to survey the bottom and have the engine work checked out. It's a bit of a disappointment but we really think this is the boat for us. Will keep you all up to date.

I wish you luck. I'm sure you know; these are early signs of poor maintenance of a boat not used very much in its 20 yr. Give her a very thorough going over. I'd recommend a survey of the rig as well. You'll need a rigger to go up the mast, etc.

 

[kimelmore]

A rigger will be going up the mast to repair/release the headsail. The survey isn't completed until everything is checked out to our satisfaction. I'm well aware that not using a boat and not performing preventative maintenance can cause headaches. I'm pleased that the surveyor is being very thorough. The big issue of course is getting the engine flushed out and a new heat exchanger and Exhaust manifold / Coolant expansion tank installed. We sent the addendum off to the broker to communicate with the seller. The ball is in his court now.