Catalina 320 Sailboat Owner's Manual

Below you will find brief information for Sailboat 320. This manual includes details on setting up the rigging, tuning the mast, and the sail plan. Along with the rigging and sailing details, the manual includes system and component information such as; the water system, the head and holding tank, the electrical system, the engine and the ventilation system. You can use this manual to learn how to operate the various systems and components of your boat.

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Key features

  • Spar assembly and tuning instructions
  • Rigging details
  • Mainsail single line reefing
  • Lightning grounding recommendations
  • Sanitizing potable water systems
  • Head/holding tank/macerator pump operation and troubleshooting instructions
  • Safety package, factory option
  • Commissioning checklist
  • Maintenance guide

Frequently asked questions

Prepare a chlorine solution using one gallon of water and 1/2 cup of Chlorox or Purex household bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solution). Pour the solution into the empty tank. Use one gallon of solution for each 15 gallons of tank capacity. Fill the tank with fresh water, open each faucet and drain cock until all air has been released and the entire system is filled. Let it stand for three hours, then drain and flush with fresh water. Prepare a solution of one quart vinegar to five gallons of water and allow it to agitate in the tank for several days. Drain the tank and flush with water again.

The ABYC recommends that the lightning protection system be essentially vertical, straight, and have a conductivity not less than that of a #4 AWG (21.2mm2) copper conductor. Every metallic shroud and stay shall be connected from the chain plate directly to the ground plate or ground strip with a conductor at least #6 AWG (13.3mm2). For the sake of safety, the recommendation is that the grounding plate be located as close to the base of the primary conductor as possible to minimize any horizontal runs in the primary conductor. See figure 1 and figure 2 in this manual for more details.

After a lightning strike, you should check the compasses, electrical and electronic gear for damage, changes in calibration, and physical damage to the lightning protection system. The hull, underwater structures, and thru-hull fittings should also be inspected for damage which can cause flooding, sinking, or long term hull damage.
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