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gosenbach
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Initially Posted - 06/09/2015 : 09:22:17

We have a shiny "new" 250. I am also pretty new to this size boat. I sailed sunfish and stuff when I was a kid and so I am looking forward to the new adventures. We are in the Puget Sound area so just plan on making some day trips and later on some overnighters up in the San Juan Islands. It will me my wife, myself and 2 kids (5 and 7).

So given that type of usage, what are some things I should plan on carrying on board, apart from the USCG required stuff? At this point, the boat is empty. Thanks for the input :)

Gregory

Gregory
(Catalina 250 MkII WK #971)

Davy J
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 09:46:56

Congratulations on the C250. I�ll start, but I think the list from this group will get long so��

1) Back-up hand-held VHF radio

2) PLB or EPIRB

3) At least two anchors, rode, and chain sets that are suitable for your area

4) Charts for your area

5) Good set of 7x50 binoculars

6) A couple of new credit cards for all the other stuff that you'll want/need.......

Davy J

2005 Gemini 105Mc
PO 1987 C25 #5509 SR/SK
Tampa Bay

OLarryR
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 09:53:16

A good thing to start with is taking a Power squadron course to learn the basics: Safety, rules of the road, navigation and usually familiarizes you with your water areas.

There so many things to carry onboard from sort of necessities to nice to haves. I have to go to a mtg, so I will just mention some things that come to mind but you will get quite a list from others.

Toolbox with basic tools including duct tape, epoxy such as Marine Tex (but maybe not needed on a shiny new boat).

Consider enhancing your USCG equipment by purchasing a self-inflatable life vest. Once you start wearing them, they are habit forming and you always go out wearing it. IT is not as bulky as a regular life vest which many never wear and just keep accessible.

I assume you have a fishfinder or depthfinder.

Extra sail slugs in case one or two break off your main sail.

Start considering your maintenance products. On a new boat, Pollyglowe is not recommended for the hull as it has a tint. I use pure wax in the cockpit smooth surfaces. Non-skid cleaner wax for the non-skid areas.

Extra dock lines and extra fenders for when you visit another docking area. (Especially if you leave your fenders hooked up to your dock - Then you need extra fenders when you visit other areas).

Get one of those telescopic poles with the hook on the end..whatever they call that.

Buy a nice Tilley hat.

Larry
'89 Robin's Nest#5820, Potomac River/Quantico, Va
http://catalina25.homestead.com/olarryr.html

gosenbach
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 10:15:49

Thanks!
Just to note, the boat is new to me and "like new" condition, barely used. However it is actually a 2008.

Davy J, Looks like you have a Gemini? We were also looking at a Gemini 105mc but decided to go with the 250 since it was in such awesome shape and was more affordable. The Gemini was at the extreme end of our price range..

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I am planning on getting a small toolbox for some basic stuff. Any good way to keep stuff from getting rusty? I have a multimeter to carry on board for any electrical issues as well.

Funny there was a Tilly store up in Victoria when we were there a few weeks a go. Guess I should have got one :)

Gregory
(Catalina 250 MkII WK #971)

Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 11:27:28

Do you have a chartplotting GPS? I'll call it priority #1. (The Tilley is #2.

)

Also, if you install the MarineTraffic app on your phone, you'll be able to see what commercial vessels (and some larger yachts) are around you, including their names in case you want to hail them. It reports AIS data transmitted by them, and is generally current within a few minutes. They also have have a web site. (If you get an actual AIS receiver, you get the data from everyone in your area every few seconds.)

Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage before going over to the Dark Side (2007-2025); now boatless for the first time since 1970 (on a Sunfish).

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 06/09/2015 11:28:54

TCurran
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 13:32:53

No one mentioned the most important thing... paid membership to this fantastic association.

Where do you keep your 250 and where do you plan to sail it? Most of the other folks mentioned the basics, I would add sail tape to your tool box. Ref rusty tools, I dive on boats (scrap bottoms, replace zincs, etc), we don't but expensive tools but we spray them with Boeshield T-9 Spray Lube or CRC 6-56.

Hope this helps...congrats on your new boat! Enjoy it!

Tom Curran
1981 Capri 25 Hull #101 "Dirty Debbie"
1988 Watkins 30
PAFB, FL

gosenbach
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 13:39:31

TCurran,
We bought a membership :) I think it is attached to my wife's account though.

I'll be moving her up to the Everett Marina (Puget Sound, WA) next week. We will be staying in the sound with occasional excursions to Vancouver and Victoria BC. I am hoping to be able to spend a lot of time in the San Juans.

Gregory
(Catalina 250 MkII WK #971)

islander
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Response Posted - 06/09/2015 : 15:57:00

A good GPS/Chart-plotter. Also a Depth Sounder if you don't have one. Congrats on the new boat!

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Akenumber
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Response Posted - 06/23/2015 : 18:00:37

Don't forget the BBQ.

Ken
San Diego
84 C25 SR/FK 4116
The KRAKEN

Chief RA
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Response Posted - 06/30/2015 : 07:44:37

gosenbach: Welcome! I worked with you on the Sailboat forum the other day. Glad to see you became a member here. These sailors helped me a lot when I set up my boat a couple years ago. My best, Chief

COMPASS ROSE C250WK
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