Standard Equipment on early model C380 series boats beginning in midyear 1997 to discontinuation in midyear 2001. The prior windlass (1996 – 1997) was a horizontally mounted VW800 and the later windlass was a vertically mounted VW800 including on the C387.
The Freedom system automatically feeds anchor rode into and out of the anchor locker allowing rope, chain or rope/chain rodes. But the chain to rope splice is critical for smooth operation. Reducing the speed make a smoother transition from chain to rope.
The transition from rope to chain is by means of a tension arm system inside the enclosed design. Maxwell suggests annual replacement of this inexpensive mail-able item, as the material will become brittle with age and use.
Correct chain and line type are
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To solve the problem of toilet seat in the head going too far open and stretching its hinges too much, we decided to install a teak book rack as shown in West Marine catalog page 810 ( a teak paperback book holder works just as well but is not in the 2002 catalog). We attached 2 L Brackets (5-1/2 in) from Home Depot with stainless screws and attached the book rack. We placed the brackets so the seat would contact the rack and keep it in a more or less vertical position, and in the bargain we got lots of extra storage space for toiletries. Cost of rack plus hardware was about $55. (Not to mention $100 for a cordless high speed drill to drill the holes.).
Warren Elliot asked a few questions of Ted, and here’s his response:
Warren–re the
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There has been some discussion on the Yahoo List regarding overheating due to fouling of the fresh water side (antifreeze side) of the heat exchanger. It turns out that this problem is not isolated to the C380/387. The May 2009 Mainsheet has an extensive article in the C470 section regarding a similar problem. It appears as a brown film, or sludge, on the freshwater side of the bundle. The source or origin is unknown. It had been proposed that this is a left over coating from the manufacturing process that is supposed to be cleaned during the commissioning process. However, I discussed that theory with Richard Mastry of Mastry Engines in St. Petersburg, who supplies engines to Catalina, and he was unaware of it. However, he did say that captains should be careful not to over-prop so the engines run at rated rpm’s, mix antifreeze to
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When I first purchased my Catalina 387, Toccata in Sea, it was my first boat – I’m too old to start small and work my way up! – so every experience was a new one. Some were more fun than others but all were learning experiences.
One of our first trips and a trip where I hadn’t yet anchored the boat anywhere overnight was one of those “learning experiences”. To make things easier and less stressful, we traveled with our friends on their Catalina 34 and rafted up to their anchor in Swan Creek on the Eastern Shore of the northern Chesapeake Bay. The forecast was typical of the summer on the Chesapeake, i.e. afternoon thunderstorms and then clear. So…since the afternoon had passed, I looked forward to a quiet dinner and pleasant night with friends and family out on our new boat.
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Polar diagrams show the boat speed at various points of sail. Let’s look at the innermost curve (labeled 6.0) as an example.
Polar_Diagram_387 Wing Keel, 150 Genoa
1. First delete all the other curves in your mind so you are looking at only one curve
2. Now look at the two scales
a. The horizontal scale goes from 1 knot to 9 knots – it represents boat speed
b. The vertical scale at the bottom represents wind speed from 6.0 to 20 knots
c. The numbers on the outside of the half-circle represent the angle you are sailing relative to the true wind direction – straight up (0 degrees) is directly into the wind and straight down (180 degrees) is dead down wind
3. Back to the inner curve the true wind speed is 6.0 knots (not apparent wind speed)
4. Following that inner
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Posted by: “Joseph A. Revak, DMD, MAS” joenopain1@verizon.net joenopain1
Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:01 am (PDT)
I do have the Winch Rite. I only use it for raising the main. It would be to bulky for jib sheeting. I like it for the main. I also have the Tides Marine Strong track system. When I first got the Winch Rite I used the slow speed to raise the Main, now I use the higher speed and it does just fine. A LOT less work for my back. It is usually Diane and I on the boat so, as someone said with the Strong system I could raise the main at the mast easily, but we always raise the Main from the cockpit and there is the additional resistance from the blocks.
Where I really like it is at the beginning of the season while I feed the jib into the
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The list below provides links to owner websites and their descriptions of improvements they have made to various aspects of the Catalina 380 series. I include them in this post so that they will be available to the search routines of this site.
John Welch, Dragon’s Lair Hull #7, League City, Texas
My wife and I are preparing our boat for cruising once we retire. One of the modifications we felt we needed was a wash down pump which, when we have chartered, we have found a useful tool.
I purchased a Jabsco Washdown Par Max 4.0 Washdown kit model 32900-0092 from West Marine. The current price at West Marine is $199. The pump produces 4.0 GPM. When I purchased the boat, I had a ¾” bronze full flow safety seacock/thru-hull installed just forward of the keel which provided a water source for the system. If hauling the boat to install a thru-hull is not an option, another approach would be to place a “T” and a shutoff valve in the water intake for the AC unit. You will need hose, stainless steel nuts, washers and bolts, clamps, sealant, and electrical wire to
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Well, old man winter is rearing his ugly head again – at least for those of us in the northern climates. I finally broke down today and winterized Blue Heron. And she put up a good fight as I found a couple maintenance items that needed attention. So it was a long day.
This winter’s project list isn’t too long. Primary focus will be on solving the engine raw water pump seal leakage. This is the second year in a row that the pump started leaking after a rebuild with a new shaft, bearing and seals ($$). So that will require some discussions with Westerbeke. Then I have decided to go for a Stack-Pac mainsail cover. I got a very good price through Sail Care of Ford City, PA for the Doyle version. I will also get the main cleaned and re-coated while
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