Catalinas

[merttan]

Hi,
What do you think about 1982 Catalina 30T?
What are the downsides and upsides?
I'm thinking about purchasing one... What should I be aware of and what should I check carefully on that specific boat?
Thank you...
Mert

[sailhog]

The engine sits way down low, just aft of the bilge. As a result, it has a tendency to experience more corrosion if a PO has been sailing around with sea water slopping around down there.

[deniseO30]

round my Yacht Club the C30 and C30 tallrigs are the cat's pajamas it seems! there are 4 C30s here and 2 of them are tallrigs. Even though i have an Oday30 I do like C30s. there is not much to dislike about them.. wide beam, space abounds below, great layout, big cockpit. Parts easy to obtain, lots of aftermaket gear too.

[bestfriend]

Fun and easy to sail. Great room below. The largest production ever?

[sailhog]

Originally Posted by bestfriend

Fun and easy to sail. Great room below. The largest production ever?

BF,
I think it is in its size range. There might have been more C22s produced... They've been making C30s since 1975.

Denise,
I crewed on a friend's J24 last weekend, and saw an O'Day 30 in the cruiser class. First one I'd ever seen. VERY nice.

[SailinJay]

You may want to query owners directly about this boat. Web site is www.catalina30.com.

[Giulietta]

Originally Posted by deniseO30

rthe cat's pajamas it seems!

What does that mean? Thank you

[SailinJay]

It means something that is admired or well liked.

[Robby Barlow]

In Europe that's called "the dogs bollocks."

[deniseO30]

Thanks Saildog!