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I KILLED MY DINGHY & MADE BAD CHOICES

31 maggio 2026 · 21 min · 2K visualizzazioni · Long Beach

Hand gestures toward dinghy's torn hull in marina.

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A Catalina 30 owner reports multiple maintenance issues and equipment upgrades, including a damaged dinghy, canvas repairs, and solar performance data.Watch The dinghy, which had been delaminating due to UV exposure and improper chemical cleaning, sustained a puncture in the bottom layer after snagging on the deck.3:07 The owner also identifies two failed snaps on a new dodger, where the cover’s connection point proved stronger than the canvas attachment, and a missing zipper stop that caused the closure to detach.11:35 Regarding electrical systems, removing the bimini frame increased solar output from 200-watt panels, as confirmed by the Victron app.15:03 The owner plans to install an Orca navigation system, requiring an active AIS splitter, and is testing a portable projector.17:31 The owner notes that using soap and water is the only safe cleaning method for inflatable dinghies to avoid delamination.3:46

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