Hi from australia

[Matthew79]

Hi all,

Matthew Chisholm is my name. Living on the gold coast, enjoying a gap year after 5 years in china working too hard. Looking forward to buying a nice blue water cruiser in the us and sailing backt to Australia. Need bit of time on the water before such a trip so very keen to do some ocean passages this year from June onwards.

Interested in hearing about Catalina 38 common upgrades for longer offshore routes. Lots to learn.


Cheers

[foolishsailor]

First upgrade for a Catalina 38 for offshore is a distance from shore restriction device, this device keeps the vessel within sight of land at all times...

Otherwise I can direct you to this thread...

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ean-79192.html

Just takin the piss, welcome to the forum. Have any questions more specific?

[Matthew79]

Hey thx man, good see see a diverse community out there.
Nice. Not the response i was expecting. My post was more of a general intro blurb than a venue for specifics but hey thanks for the welcome and the feedback!
I do have many questions and will get into those in the various forums. Looks like a great resource tho, links to nasty stories abt arrogant bastards aside.

If u do know anyone in oz or on the west coast of the US after crew with a bit of offshore and racing experience give me a hoy!

[foolishsailor]

Best thing to remember is that most posters here are in the states or Europe and your post can get lost a bit if you don't time it right so don't lose heart, sometimes just repost. Gordmay should be along soon to "officially" welcome you

Welcome to the shark cage mate!

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Mathew.

I would generally characterise most reparations for offshore voyaging as “repairs & refurbishment”, rather than upgrades.
All critical structures & systems must be thoroughly checked out, and serviced, overhauled, or replaced as needed.
You might have to add a lengthy, all-chain anchor rode.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
Good to have you here. As you can see folks are treading lightly on your question about the Catalina 38. I think Gord gave a great answer.
I've always liked Catalinas up to the 30 range but haven't any experience with the larger versions.
kind regards,.