[C38] Catalina 38 Questions

[RICHARD KILROY]

Rob: I have owned "Dashaway" since 1999. Since 2000 she has been in Caribbean. Re questions.
1) I store my 2 10#  propane tanks using stainless hose clamps to the exterior on the stern pulpit.
2) Have had the keel bolts tightened once in time of ownership. 1 Catalina smile in this time.
3) I have a Loffrens Progress 1, we installed in 1999, no problems other than the foot switches, ran 1 ought cable from the secondary battery bank in the sail locker to the bow. 2-6 volt golf cart batteries. Progress 1 fit in the after section of the anchor well with no mods. You get on your knees to store the 5/16 HT chain. 125 FT.
4) Chainplates. Have redone 3 times in my ownership. Area around is sound.
5) As someone else said ostrich here, but no known problems.
6) Backstay, no problems with the support, navtec adjuster rebuilt 3 time. Have a spare hand adjusted piece I use as replacement, next failure it will be permanent.
7) No knowledge on the 380

Good luck

Dick Kilroy
Dashaway
Hull 193
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rob Webb 
  To: listserve at catalina38.org 
  Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:40 PM
  Subject: [C38] Catalina 38 Questions


  Hello Catalina 38 owners,

  I am a yacht broker in Long Beach, CA and a Catalina 30 owner and regular contributor to the Catalina 30 yahoo group.  I have a client that wants to know all things to consider before he purchases a C38 (not 380) for blue water cruising.  Some of his questions include: 

  Propane tanks, location, options
  Keel bolts, bilge plywood sole repairs
  Windlass - where/how best to install.
  Crack/leaks at chainplates
  Worn rudder tube (check if cap moves 1/8" or more)
  Baby stay/track

  I am fairly knowledgeable about the boats but wanted to get input from the experts on these and other items he should consider.  I am also curious about C38 vs. 380 sailing characteristics from those who have sailed both. 

  Thanks for your input.



  Rob Webb
  Flying Cloud Yachts
  6400 Marina Drive (at the Marina Shipyard)
  Long Beach, CA 90803
  Cell: (562) 786-1872
  Office: (562) 594-9716
  FAX: (562) 594-0710
  Rob at robwebbyachts.com 
  www.flyingcloudyachts.com 







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