Catalina 310 Owner's Manual

CATALINA 310

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Revised

5/1100

FOREWORD

Congratulations on the acquisition of your new Catalina Yacht. All Catalina yachts are designed and built with care using quality materials to assure you

years of sailing enjoyment with a minimum of upkeep and maintenance.

Before attempting maintenance or operation of your Catalina Yacht, please read the Catalina Yachts Limited Warranty booklet and fill out the enclosed warranty registration card.

The registration card enables Catalina to inform you of developments and modifications to enhance the performance or comfort of your yacht. It is also important to be able to contact owners to comply with Coast Guard defect notification requirements.

The launching and rigging of your Catalina Yacht should be handled by experienced boat yard personnel under the direction of your authorized dealer.

The index page lists the contents of this manual. Warrantees and information regarding installed optional equipment have been included when available and applicable.

Maintaining your yacht properly can become a satisfying part of your sailing activities. A regular inspection is the best preventive maintenance. It will help keep your boat safe and in good condition while in use, and insure peace of mind when the boat is left unattended.

Take good care of your boat and take the time to learn and practice good seamanship.

PREFACE

This manual is intended and supplied to help owners of Catalina Yachts understand their boats and answer common questions about maintenance and systems design specific to their boat.

This manual is not intended to provide sailing instructions. It is assumed the operator will consult books written for that purpose, or take sailing lessons or courses to gain knowledge necessary for the safe operation of the vessel.

The systems descriptions and illustrations in this manual apply to boats built

at the time of publication. Our policy of constant improvement necessitates that changes have been made to the boat since its introduction. Therefore, these illustrations and descriptions may not apply to boats built before the time of publication.

Owners of earlier hulls, who have questions not answered herein should consult with their local Catalina dealer, or write to, or e-mail Catalina Yachts. Please include your hull number in all correspondence.

The maintenance check lists contained within this manual are intended as guidelines for boats in normal service under typical conditions.

Climate and use will vary and may require additional or special maintenance. Consult with your local boat yard or Catalina dealer for

specific maintenance and precautions recommended for your purposes and climate.

Caution: The aluminum and other metal parts conduct electricity. Coming

in contact with or near an electrical power line or lightening can cause

severe injury or death. Stay away from overhead electrical power lines when sailing and!or launching the boat.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Forward

Preface

Table of Contents

Commissioning Check List

Maintenance Check List

Specifications

Sail Plan

Spar and Rigging Maintenance

Rigging Lengths

Deck Plan

Mainsheet Arrangement

Mainsheet Traveler

Boom Yang

Solid Yang and Purchase

Halyards Arrangement

Shroud Rigging

Mast Sub Assembly

Boom

Outhaul Assembly

Electrical 12 Volt DC

Electrical Plan, DC

Mast Light Wiring

Electrical, AC 1101115 Volt

AC Plan

115 VAC Wiring Diagram

230 VAC Wiring Diagram

Control Panel 230 VACI12 VDC

Plumbing

Plumbing Plan

Head Plumbing

Auxiliary Power

Packing Gland 55

Prop Shaft and Log Alignment Procedure 56

Shaft Alignment Illustration 57

25XP Harness to Seaward Helm Pod

Steering

Accommodation 60

Accommodations Plan 62

LPG Plan 63

Decommissioning 64

OwnerlUser Responsibility 67

Lightning Protection 70

Commissioning Package 79

Literature and warranties for equipment, which may be supplied 80 with this manual.

Equipment and Materials Log 81

COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST

This check list is intended as a guide to aid in the proper delivery and commissioning of a new boat to the originator purchaser. It may also be useful to review this list each time the boat is recommissioned after storage.

PRE-LAUNCH CHECK: (before stepping mast)

1. Shaft turns freely by hand, zinc collar installed if required.

2. Check intake hoses and clamps.

3. __ Check all through hull fittings.

4. Drain plugs tight, __ engine, muffler and exhaust line OK.

5. Bottom clean, paint OK.

6. Hull sides clean, gel coat OK.

7. Decks clean, gel coat OK.

8. Interior varnish OK.

9. Cushions, curtains, clean and in place.

10. Lifelines, pelican hooks and pulpits rigged and OK.

11. Spreaders taped at base end, upper shroud and intermediate wired to tip end and taped or boots installed.

12. Rigging lengths verified with check list in kit.

13. Mast and boom inspected; cotter pins, sheaves, tangs, spreaders, reef lines, outhaul,

OK.

14. Mast lights checked before mast stepped

15. Check overhead for electrical wires which may interfere with the space

required to raise the mast to its full upright position. If there are wires of any kind anywhere near the boat. Do not raise the mast. Move boat to any other location away from any wires. Contact with wires can be

fatal.

16. Masthead sheaves lubricated and rotate freely.

ELECTRICAL:

1. Lights operational:

_Running _Cabin _Bow _Anchor _Deck Light

2. Pumps Operational: _Pressure Water _Macerator Pump _Bilge Pump

3. Shore power outlet OK.

4. __ Check battery switch #1_ #2_ OK.

5. Check battery fluid level.

6. Check battery terminal for tightness.

7. Check battery tie down straps.

PLUMBING AND INTERIOR:

1. No leaks at through hull fittings with seacocks open or closed.

2. Fill all water tanks.

3. Check all water tanks at fittings and vents for leaks.

4. Test all faucets and foot pumps for leaks.

5. Check for leaks at sink drain, sink drains OK.

6. Put water in ice box and check for proper drainage.

7. Check manual bilge pump operation, handle present.

8. Check head by flushing and pumping.

9. Check shower sump drain line.

IO. Check holding tank, pump vent and fitting.

11. Check head and pump handle for leaks.

12. Main hatch no leaks, slides freely, hatch boards fit OK.

13. Cabin windows hose tested for leaks.

14. Anchor locker drains OK, no Leaks.

15. Stove operates OK; check tank, fuel line, burner and oven.

RIGGING AND HARDWARE:

1. Mast stepped.

2. Pin, tape and tune standing rigging

3. Blocks, cars, cleats rigged OK.

4. Test all winches, winch handles present.

5. Boom vang supports boom

6. Check chainplates for leaks (*note

ENGINE:

1. No leaks: Shaft, rudder, stuffing box, or shaft log.

2. Shaft, dimpled for set bolts at coupling; bolts wired and coupling secured.

3. With fuel tanks full, no leaks at fill pipes, overflow vent, or any fuel line

connections.

4. With coupling disconnected, engine and shaft alignment OK. Recheck

alignment OK. Recheck alignment after rigging tuned.

5. Transmission fluid level OK.

6. Engine oil level OK.

7. Check fresh water/coolant level OK.

8. Fuel valves open, bleed and prime lines for diesel engine.

9. Check that shaft is coupled and aligned to .003 maximum tolerance.

1O. Engine wire OK, connections tight.

11. Throttle control cable travel and brackets OK.

12. Clutch control cable travel and brackets OK.

13. Start engine.

14. Exhaust water flow OK.

15. No leaks in fuel lines at fittings, fuel filter, fuel pump or injectors.

16. No engine or oil leaks.

17. Idling speed set _ R.P.M.'S.

18. Check shutoff cable for diesel engine.

19. Check forward and reverse shifting.

20. Check engine instruments for operation, tachometer for calibration.

21. Run in gear for ten (10) minutes.

22. Recheck packing gland after engine stops.

23. Bilge blower and vent system OK.

24. Exhaust system, check for leaks, insulation in place. *Note (1): It may be necessary to rebed the chainplates after the boat has been sailed the first few time as some movement between the deck and the metal chainplate may break the bedding material seal. This movement is normal. Chainplates should be rebedded or caulked at the first sign of a leak to avoid damage

to the interior wood and fmishes.

OPERATION CHECK LIST:

1. Emergency tiller trail fitted and operational.

2. Pedestal steering operation OK, compass OK.

3. Sails and halyard OK.

4. Boat sea trailed under power and sail OK.

FINAL CHECK:

1. All accessory equipment operates OK.

2. All boat, engine, and accessory literature, and/or manuals aboard or presented to owner.

3. Warranty cards completed and mailed, owner registration card attached, owner informed of warranty responsibilities.

4. Engine warranty card completed and mailed.

5. Owner familiarized with boat, equipment and operation.

Commissioned By: _

Date:

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Sold and Delivered By: _

Date:

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MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

PRE-USE MAINTENANCE:

RIGGING:

1. Inspect turnbuckles, tighten as required, pinned as required.

2. Inspect clevis pins and cotter pins.

3. Visually inspect spreader tips and other areas where sails may chafe during sailing, replace tape as necessary.

4. Halyards free and not tangled.

5. Inspect mast hardware attachment bolts, tighten as required.

HULL AND DECK INSPECTION:

1. Pedestal steering OK, rudder post packing gland not weeping.

2. Bilge and compartments are dry.

3. Through

hull

valves, hoses, and clamps OK.

4. Check running lights.

ENGINE:

1. Check engine oil and fuel levels.

2. Packing gland OK, cooling water intake valve opens and closes OK.

3. Throttle shift OK.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE:

RIGGING:

1. Inspect chain plates, fastenings and bolts for leaks, replace sealant and tighten as necessary. (1)

2. Inspect blocks, shackles, cotter pins.

3. Check rigging tune, rigging wire condition.

4. Check turnbuckles and locking pins.

NOTE (1): It may be necessary to rebed the chainplates after the boat has been sailed the first few time as some movement between the deck and the metal chainplate may break the bedding material seal. This movement is normal. Chainplates should be rebedded or caulked at the first sign of a leak to avoid damage to the interior wood and finishes.

HULL AND DECK:

1. Inspect hull valves open and close freely.

2. Winches turn freely, lubricate as per manufacturer's recommendations.

3. Clean and wax gel coat surfaces as necessary.

ENGINE:

1. Check oil and fluid levels, visually check for fluid leaks.

2. Battery: Check fluid levels and tie downs.

3. Tighten all bolts and nuts to proper torque.

4. Check fuel tank fittings and hose clamps.

5. Disassemble and inspect cooling system anti-siphon

6. Check bolts.

7. Check filters.

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE:

RIGGING:

1. Mast head pins and sheaves turn freely.

2. Halyards and shackles are in good condition. (Refer to Rigging, Stepping the Mast)

3. Spreader tips and bases, and mast fittings OK.

4. All shroud terminations and swedged fittings OK, check for cracks or corrosion.

5. Gooseneck assembly and boom assembly OK.

6. Mast, boom and spreaders cleaned and waxed.

7. Lifelines, pelican hooks, and stanchions all OK, all pins and fittings are secure, cotter rings taped. Turnbuckles, pelican hooks and connector loops OK, screw fittings checked for thread wear.

HULL, DECK and CABIN:

1. All chainplates and through bolts tight.

2. Disassemble winches and lubricate bearings and pawls.

3. Inspect and coat electrical system connections, battery tie downs and terminal connectors to prevent corrosion.

4. Drain and flush fresh water system.

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