We moved our recently purchased “SV- Genesis” C380 hull #143 to our home port this week. The boat ran fine for about 4 hours trip at the recommended 2,500 rpm. However, as we approached port a strong vibration developed. Lowering the engine speed to around 1,500 rpm stopped the vibration.

I looked at the engine mounts and all look tight and normal.

Any suggestions?

I’ve been using the 235-250 ft-lb number that was posted a few years back and it seems to be OK.  Bolt is 1.5″ and needs about 4″ of throat on the socket wrench.

Bob
Xanadu
C380 #243
Pelham, NY
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I am a C34 owner who is considering a move up to a bigger boat. I know a lot about the differences between the Mark I and the Mark II versions of the C34 but the differences between the C380 and the C387 seem more subtle to me. Other than cost and age, are there important distinctions I should keep in mind when comparing the two boats?

Responses from the group:

• 380 has a separate bronze strut for support of the prop-shaft while the 387 has a molded in skeg which covers the shaft completely.  
• The 387 has a bit more head room than the 380, and therefore a higher cabin top
• the genoa winches were downsized from #54 to #48.
• The lower backstay legs were move farther inboard so the stern perch seats are easier to access.
• The earlier 380s are equipped with a smaller genoa furler.
• The early 380s have inner-spring mattresses or just foam – 1998 C380 has foam; 1999 has inner-spring mattress
• The 380 didn’t have much sound insulation inside the engine covers. The 387 has some, needs more.
• The 380 has standard and tall-mast versions?? The 387 only has the equivalent of the “standard” mast height
• Wing keel depth changed a number of times in the 380 line and then to 4’10” in 387 though some have reported it is actually deeper than that when the boat is loaded.
• Mast on C380s from z-spar until later switch to Charleston.  Early C387s used Charleston then changed to Seldon
• Catalina eliminated the T-shaped shaped cockpit on the 387. Some like the additional room in the 387.
• Catalina eliminated the vented sealed liner on at least one of the aft swim platform 387 lockers.-One is sealed, one is open to the lazarette.
• Catalina split the starboard salon bench seat in two seats with dedicated table, where the 380 bench seat back folded down with a less functional table top. – In the 387, the table lowers and becomes a bench.
• Eliminated the dedicated nav-station seat.
• The waste tank that was mounted under the bench seat was moved to what is a wet hanging locker on the 380.
• Lots of cabinet changes in the salon, enlarged the aft cabinets and eliminated shelves.
• Eliminated the storage above the power panel at the Nav station by increasing the panel size for upgrades. Changed the cabinetry under the galley sink
• Changed the configuration of the 387 v-berth, and eliminated the forward wash basin.
• Altered the number and configuration of side fixed and opening ports.
• Divided anchor locker and added an additional roller
• Changed the configuration and number of bilge access boards.
• Redesigned and improved the refrigerator door
• Changed the shower bulkhead//door.
• Another consideration is Westerbeke versus Yanmar, which is actually a 380 vs. 380 consideration, since it occurred sometime during the 2000 model year.
• A significant change is the aft “queen” bed configuration.  It was lowered, giving more vertical space Also, the bed has optional orientation: either fore/aft or athrwartship.  
• Some aft cabin storage was lost on the C387.
• On another front, early C387s had a baby stay. This did give rise to a mod to fix questionable interior attachment of stay & resulting leaks.- The turnover was thought to be in around hull 60??

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We just bought a C-387 and I ordered sheets from the Catalina Store. They told me I could also get mattress pads. Hum. Wish I had seen this first. I know the sheets will fit exactly, so now I think I’d better order the mattress pads from them too. On to quilts and blankets….looks like Queen for the aft. What size for the v-berth? My husband thinks we will have to modify the v-berth quilts and blankets or they won’t be too bulky in the bow?

And we need multiple layers, as he is hot and I am cold, Of course!

We are a bit rusty. Haven’t owned a boat in 17 years! Thanks for any help…

Sharon
Aquarius C-387 #44

We covered each mattress with a queen fitted mattress pad and a fitted sheet with a color that compliments the interior colors, then bought Travasak sleep systems. It looks

Hi All,

Foreign Affair is now in the Seattle area.  She traveled 3000 miles to her new home.  For those of you who had questions about trucking, we had a great experience with Sky Services   http://www.skyservicesinc.com/ .  To say Craig went above and beyond would be an understatement.  Sam was already in Everett and I was on my own getting the boat ready.  Craig willingly and enthusiastically helped.  He is very personable and easy going.  Being a fellow sailor, he understood that the easiest way was not necessarily the easiest for me.  He took great care to make me feel comfortable.

Kudos to Jim Turner for his strong recommendation.  We couldn’t have made a better choice.

Felecia Masoudi
Foreign Affair C380 #212