[C38] Catalina 38 Offshore Sailing

[Rob Cornelsen]

John,

Make sure that yu inspect and replace all of the
tru-hull fittings and sea cocks.  Our Catalina 38 had
small leaks around several of the fittings. When I
replaced them it turned out that there was no exterior
flange only a pipe glasses into the hull.

Rob Cornelsen hull # 223



--- Jon Bixby <jonbix at cox.net> wrote:

> I own a Catalina 38, Osprey and moor her in
> Portsmouth RI.  I am outfitting Osprey up for an
> eventual offshore trip to Bermuda and beyond and I
> am trying to get some feedback from people that have
> sailed their Catalina 38's offshore.  I have sailed
> many time offshore on other peoples boats, but never
> on my Osprey.
> 
> How do the Catalina 38's handle in off shore
> conditions?  What were some of the conditions
> readers have experienced?  What do you carry for
> sail when you go offshore?  Do you have a inner
> forestay on your Catalina 38?  
> 
> I am thinking of installing a inner forestay on
> Osprey.  Did you do it yourself?  How does she
> handle when sailing with a sail on the inner
> forestay?  Do you often sail with a sail on the
> inner forestay?  Do you use running back stays? 
> 
> What about the cockpit scuppers, are they large
> enough?  Has anyone done any modifications to the
> cabin entry hatch to reduce its size, or isn't it a
> problem?  The cabin entry hatch is quite large for
> offshore sailing.
> 
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your reply.
> 
> With Best Regards,
> Jon Bixby
> Portsmouth, RI>
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