Some larger Catalinas (e.g. 470s) have a an inadequate surface weld within the rudder on the rudder post. A few boats have lost their rudders as a result, one while in mid transit in the Pacific.
Thanks Jake for your concern and comment. The boat lift was really nice and very secure. I wish I could have purchased it also but I didn't have a way to transport it or a marina that would allow it to be installed.
Love your channel will you guys be at the Sailboat Show in a couple of weeks in Annapolis? Also what year is this Catalina?
Yes we will be at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Maybe we can meetup. Dream Weaver is a 2004 Catalina 387. Thanks so much for following us.
Some larger Catalinas (e.g. 470s) have a an inadequate surface weld within the rudder on the rudder post. A few boats have lost their rudders as a result, one while in mid transit in the Pacific.
Thanks for the info and thanks for following us.
So you are crawling all around that boat lift. Who inspected it?
Thanks Jake for your concern and comment. The boat lift was really nice and very secure. I wish I could have purchased it also but I didn't have a way to transport it or a marina that would allow it to be installed.
Three digit boat model names were built in Florida. Two digit, California
Thanks Paul that's good to know. Yes it was built in Largo, Fl.