[C38] Catalina 38 Offshore Sailing

[PitesaJ at peteramayer.com]

>What about the cockpit scuppers, are they large enough?

They are large enough on the early models.  However, without a checkvalve
of some sort, which is not on the earlier models, they are large enough to
let out any water I have experience entering the cockpit, and large enough
to let IN the same amount of water in following seas.

>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.

The problem with the companionway is the reverse angle of the aft end of
the cabin top.  With this and the size it acts as a funnel to direct water
down below.  The only solution I can see is a dodger, which I would not go
offshore without again.

The only other problem I have incurred, other than any leaks, is the
drainage in the anchor locker, very inadequate.

Jan Pitesa
Mysteri
New Orleans



                                                                           
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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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