I think the
boat may have suffered some type of physical damage. I just do not know what is below the compression post. And I wouldn't know without cutting the
repair area at the base of the post back open. My problem is that if they went through the trouble of cutting it open and installing a block below the post, why is the compression still evident at the base of the mast up on
deck? I am just trying to find out as much as I can about Catalina's. I am patient and do not necessarily need to buy this particular
boat. I just want a
Catalina 30 and am wondering if a repair like this should be a deal breaker or at least be grounds for more intense
price negotiations. Thanks again