Catalina 310 - User Manual

Pre-launch checks covering hull, rigging, and general systems before mast stepping.

Checks for operational status of lights, pumps, and shore power outlet.

Confirms accessory operation, literature availability, warranty completion, and owner familiarization.

Inspects turnbuckles, pins, spreader tips, halyards, and mast hardware.

Verifies steering, bilge, through-hull valves, and running lights.

Checks engine oil, fuel levels, packing gland, and throttle shift.

Lists LOA, LWL, Beam, Draft, Ballast, Displacement, and Headroom.

Presents displacement/length, sail area/displacement, and theoretical hull speed.

Details sail weights and dimensions for main, jib, genoa, and spinnaker.

Lists capacities for water, holding tank, fuel, ice box, and berths.

Specifies engine model, fuel consumption, propeller, steering, and compass.

Details inspection, lifespan, and potential failure points of standing rigging.

Step-by-step guide to safely raising and securing the mast.

Dockside procedures for adjusting forestay, backstay, and shrouds for mast alignment.

Fine-tuning mast alignment while sailing based on visual checks.

Covers battery types, location, care, and potential damage.

Guidance on maintaining proper electrolyte levels in batteries.

Procedures for checking and charging the boat's batteries.

Best practices for cleaning and maintaining battery terminals and connections.

Operation and usage of the main battery selector switch.

Power source and location of the 12-volt DC system batteries.

Functionality and troubleshooting of the main DC circuit breaker.

Guidelines for using navigation lights according to maritime regulations.

Critical safety steps for connecting and disconnecting shore power.

Information on G.F.I. protection for AC outlets against electrical shock.