OK. I will play, since the OP decided to run. I just bought one for numerous reasons, the least of which being noble. Regardless, I have sailed most of my life, but never been involved in the technical end of it, if that makes sense. I'm retired
Navy and we always just picked a Calalina up at the
dock and took it away for the weekend, then dropped it off. Then before that, growing up, just sailed my folks boats, never having to rig or fix, or learn. Now I have to.
I've already learned that this boat is a Columbia 32, instead of the 9.6 that it was told to me when
sold to me, by cross referencing the HID (after the sale). Honestly, I am not upset about that and I am certain the Coast Guard will not care and will be corrected on the
documentation exchange
registration paperwork and change of healing port, etc.
Somewhere along the line, they've had a "central" heat and ac unit installed in the second closet down the starboard side from the v-berth, using sea
water cooling and it seems to
work fine. Not sure, yet, about
power, but probably only shore, so a
generator for longer runs from the
dock.
Zero running lights, so gotta buy LED's(s) for replacement bulbs?
They've taken the
holding tank out!!! I will just take
advice on that one. I am Coast Guard Aux and know that I am illegal from the time I leave the dock until I am more than 12 miles out without a
holding tank. So, any help is great. Somebody recommended a 15 gallon bladder under the sink?
The
power is a good running
Yanmar 3. I took her out in the ocean for a sea trial and got up to 6.7 knots
GPS speed for about 30 minutes, then got the overheat
alarm. Dropped down to 3 knots and she caught up. That was with a VERY dirty bottom and I had it cleaned a couple days ago.
No soft spots and
deck paint is in good condition, but needs below waterline
paint. Also, the through
hull for the wastewater (I think, all of it) has a steady stream leak. So, yes. I will have to haul, soon.
One
bilge pump runs for about 3 seconds, every 30 seconds, which would be that through
hull, plus some
condensation.
Ports are all in good shape, but not maneuverable.
Icebox is in good shape and operable. Not sure what happens, there, when I get underway.
There is a countertop
oven and microwave stacked in the port
galley cutout. I've been told to put a fridge there and move those to the starboard side, but the
icebox seems to
work fine and takes up a lot of space to just duplicate. Maybe a dual power chest
freezer, but uou can put that anywhere.
Anyway, I'm hoping to crank up some input. All I can get. I will provide any pics you want. I do, for sure, need a replacement stanchion. The one right next to where you board on the starboard side, forward.
Thanks for any help!! (not Goin' anywhere)