Welcome
As owners of the Catalina Morgan 440 will tell you, we all believe we have the absolute best sailboat in the world, and of course we are all correct. The Catalina Morgan 440 National Association was created to all owners to communicate good ideas and organize gatherings of similar boats.
Catalina Morgan 440
Facebook Page
This organization uses facebook as a social media to keep up with other owners and share ideas. Go to Facebook...Catalina MAINSHEET
Magazine
Valuable articles are published in the MAINSHEET magazine each quarter. When you become a member of the Catalina Morgan 440 National Association you receive the magazine every quarter.
"In designing the Catalina Morgan 440, we specifically targeted past owners who are ready for
retirement cruising. We envisioned a manageable rig and an aft cockpit with a raised deck
saloon that was large. All equipment and ergonomics were specifically selected and designed
for comfort and ease of handling."
Gerry Douglas
Catalina Morgan 440 Owners
Forum
The forum is used for gathering of information and a place to post questions that other owners may be able to help. The sharing of idea is valuable resource for owners to share their experiences in order to help others.
Welcome
As owners of the Catalina Morgan 440 will tell you, we all believe we have the absolute best sailboat in the world, and of course we are all correct. The Catalina Morgan 440 National Association was created to all owners to communicate good ideas and organize gatherings of similar boats.
Catalina Morgan 440 Owners
Forum
The forum is used for gathering of information and a place to post questions that other owners may be able to help. The sharing of idea is valuable resource for owners to share their experiences in order to help others.
Catalina Morgan 440 Facebook Page
This organization uses facebook as a social media to keep up with other owners and share ideas. Go to Facebook...Catalina MAINSHEET Magazine
Valuable articles are published in the MAINSHEET magazine each quarter. When you become a member of the Catalina Morgan 440 National Association you receive the magazine every quarter.
"In designing the Catalina Morgan 440, we specifically
targeted past owners who are ready for retirement cruising.
We envisioned a manageable rig and an aft cockpit with a
raised deck saloon that was large. All equipment and
ergonomics were specifically selected and designed for
comfort and ease of handling."
Gerry Douglas
Owners Articles
A number of owners have published articles on modifications they have done to make their Catalina Morgan 440 work better for them.
Port Solon
Volare #43
Adam Heinicke
Ever wonder what is tlooks like behind the Port recliners? More...Storage under solon
table
Volare #43
Adam Heinicke
Modifying the storage door under the solon table to access the beer easier. More...Arch and Davits
Andiamo #34
Forrest Lott
Adding and Arch and Davits to be functional and blend visually with the lines of the boat. More...
Solar Panels
Cats Whisker
Need to keep you freezer and refrigerator running when you leave the boat? Think solar panels. More...Hard Dodger
Three Sheets
Mike Simpson
Pictures of the Hard Dodger on the Catalina Morgan 440. More ...Swim Platform
Volare #43
Adam Heinicke
Want to extend the swim platform to help your furry animals, or even you? Adam & Jess have a solution. More...Wells Marine Arch
TRIXIE #48
Paul LaRoux
Outlining the installing a Wells Marine Arch on TRIXIE. More...
Owners Articles
A number of owners have published articles on modifications they have done to make their Catalina Morgan 440 work better for them.
Port Solon
Volare #43
Adam Heinicke
Ever wonder what is tlooks like behind the Port recliners? More...Storage under solon
table
Volare #43
Adam Heinicke
Modifying the storage door under the solon table to access the beer easier. More...Arch and Davits
Andiamo #34
Forrest Lott
Adding and Arch and Davits to be functional and blend visually with the lines of the boat. More...
Solar Panels
Cats Whisker
Need to keep you freezer and refrigerator running when you leave the boat? Think solar panels. More...Hard Dodger
Three Sheets
Mike Simpson
Pictures of the Hard Dodger on the Catalina Morgan 440. More ...Swim Platform
Volare #43
Adam Heinicke
Want to extend the swim platform to help your furry animals, or even you? Adam & Jess have a solution. More...Wells Marine Arch
TRIXIE #48
Paul LaRoux
Outlining the installing a Wells Marine Arch on TRIXIE. More...
Port Solon
Ever wonder what it looks like behind the Port recliners? I had to remove the forward port recliner to get behind the wall to run some audio/visual cables.
It was pretty easy to remove the recliner. Just a couple of bolts
underneath. Once its up, you can remove the plywood wall and
get behind. This is what it looks like.
Now, I’m just trying to figure out what to do with the space.
Thinking of an a/v cabinet. :-)
Port Solon
Ever wonder what it looks like behind the Port recliners? I had to remove the forward port recliner to get behind the wall to run some audio/visual cables.
It was pretty easy to remove the recliner. Just a couple of bolts
underneath. Once its up, you can remove the plywood wall and
get behind. This is what it looks like.
Now, I’m just trying to figure out what to do with the space.
Thinking of an a/v cabinet. :-)
Galley Floor Storage
Hull #48 was one of the first (if not the first) to have the batteries relocated under the aft berth. I wanted to change the electrical system anyway. Below is what I did:
I had ordered an inverter/charger in lieu of the charger, but I was
informed because I ordered the 8kw generator they do not put in
an inverter. This was ludicrous in my opinion, but my retrofit was
better than what I would have received anyway.
The first thing I did was to cut out the storage bin under the galley
floor and the one under the galley sink. My friends on the dock
thought I was crazy taking a saw zall to my boat one week after
receiving it. I then installed 8 post buss bars in the battery area
under the aft berth. (The way it was hooked up was a mess with
adapters on adapters, some was from the primary electric
winches I had installed by the factory.)
I put all 3 8D batteries on one house bank. Using the extra 00
battery cable to put the electric winches on there own circuit.
(When I took position of the boat, when ever you used the
primary winch it would knock the radar off line due to low
voltage). Next I installed a Xantrex MS2000 true sine wave
inverter/charger under the galley floor directly under the
refrigeration unit and ran 0000 battery cables to house bank.
I also installed 2 X Group 31 start batteries under the Freezer and
drawer in the same space I cleared out. I also switched the
switches the 1,2,all is on the start batteries for the engine and
generator, and the on/off switch is for the house. I also replaced
the standard 80 amp alternator with a 110 amp balmar 70 series
alternator with a three stage regulator connected to the house. I
also installed an balmar duo charger for the start batteries. The
Charles Marine 60 Amp charger was connected to the two start
batteries.
The space under the galley floor holds my Inverter/Charger, 2
start batteries, and 5 milk crates of storage. The hatch in the
floor was too heavy for my girlfriend to open with here bad back
so I put a hinge and a gas shock to make it more accessible.
On my 30 day shake down cruise I found some things I would/will
change:
I would put a Xantrex MS3000 in instead. The charger output of
the 2000 is 100 amps and the batteries can take more, so the
3000 has an 150 amp charger.
I also plan to block the end towards the engine because I lost a
few cans to the bilge.
Galley Floor
Storage
Hull #48 was one of the first (if not the first) to have the batteries relocated under the aft berth. I wanted to change the electrical system anyway. Below is what I did:
I had ordered an inverter/charger in lieu of the
charger, but I was informed because I ordered the
8kw generator they do not put in an inverter. This
was ludicrous in my opinion, but my retrofit was
better than what I would have received anyway.
The first thing I did was to cut out the storage bin
under the galley floor and the one under the
galley sink. My friends on the dock thought I was
crazy taking a saw zall to my boat one week after
receiving it. I then installed 8 post buss bars in
the battery area under the aft berth. (The way it
was hooked up was a mess with adapters on
adapters, some was from the primary electric
winches I had installed by the factory.)
I put all 3 8D batteries on one house bank. Using
the extra 00 battery cable to put the electric
winches on there own circuit. (When I took
position of the boat, when ever you used the
primary winch it would knock the radar off line
due to low voltage). Next I installed a Xantrex
MS2000 true sine wave inverter/charger under
the galley floor directly under the refrigeration
unit and ran 0000 battery cables to house bank.
I also installed 2 X Group 31 start batteries
under the Freezer and drawer in the same
space I cleared out. I also switched the
switches the 1,2,all is on the start batteries for
the engine and generator, and the on/off switch
is for the house. I also replaced the standard
80 amp alternator with a 110 amp balmar 70
series alternator with a three stage regulator
connected to the house. I also installed an
balmar duo charger for the start batteries. The
Charles Marine 60 Amp charger was connected
to the two start batteries.
The space under the galley floor holds my
Inverter/Charger, 2 start batteries, and 5 milk
crates of storage. The hatch in the floor was
too heavy for my girlfriend to open with here
bad back so I put a hinge and a gas shock to
make it more accessible.
On my 30 day shake down cruise I found some
things I would/will change:
I would put a Xantrex MS3000 in instead. The
charger output of the 2000 is 100 amps and the
batteries can take more, so the 3000 has an 150
amp charger.
I also plan to block the end towards the engine
because I lost a few cans to the bilge.
Arch and Davits
Design considerations – We wanted the arch to blend visually with the lines of the boat. Also we wanted enough tube size for strength and wiring capacity. The davit lifting points could be further aft for a direct lift without fouling the stern. We place a fender between the dink and stern while lifting. Accessories – The radar, GPS, Satellite radio, AM/FM and Wi-Fi antennas are mounted on at the center (for radar) or outboard for the rest to allow space for a couple of future solar panels. The stern running light was moved under the radar to avoid being blocked by the dink. There are two halogen spreader light facing aft for boarding and hoisting in the dark. It is controlled from he pedestal. There are four microstar lights on the middle bow facing into the cockpit. They are controlled by the factory installed remote and together with the dodger lights make the entire cockpit nicely illuminated at anchor. Construction – There are three different Stainless tubing sizes used and the wall thickness was varied until the best for bending size was determined. The forward frame is tied into the stern rail for added stiffness. All four attachment point have added ¼” backing plates. Hoisting – We used Garhauer’s 6:1 tackle. To get a correct lead for the fall to run through the cam cleat we route it over the lower bar of the reinforcing frame. From there it is a doable hoist for a reasonable strong person. If I am hoisting it alone I’ll run the hoisting line under the jib turning block and back to the primary winches. The winched make it super easy to raise and lower the dinghy. The are two cleats on either side to facilitate tie off.
Arch and Davits
Design considerations – We wanted the arch to blend visually with the lines of the boat. Also we wanted enough tube size for strength and wiring capacity. The davit lifting points could be further aft for a direct lift without fouling the stern. We place a fender between the dink and stern while lifting. Accessories – The radar, GPS, Satellite radio, AM/FM and Wi-Fi antennas are mounted on at the center (for radar) or outboard for the rest to allow space for a couple of future solar panels. The stern running light was moved under the radar to avoid being blocked by the dink. There are two halogen spreader light facing aft for boarding and hoisting in the dark. It is controlled from he pedestal. There are four microstar lights on the middle bow facing into the cockpit. They are controlled by the factory installed remote and together with the dodger lights make the entire cockpit nicely illuminated at anchor. Construction – There are three different Stainless tubing sizes used and the wall thickness was varied until the best for bending size was determined. The forward frame is tied into the stern rail for added stiffness. All four attachment point have added ¼” backing plates. Hoisting – We used Garhauer’s 6:1 tackle. To get a correct lead for the fall to run through the cam cleat we route it over the lower bar of the reinforcing frame. From there it is a doable hoist for a reasonable strong person. If I am hoisting it alone I’ll run the hoisting line under the jib turning block and back to the primary winches. The winched make it super easy to raise and lower the dinghy. The are two cleats on either side to facilitate tie off.
Swim Platform
The stern bracket holes drilled. I used 6” long backing plates inside the transom. The old swim ladder is still on.
The stainless steel brackets. They compensate for the multiple
angles and curves of the transom
Swim platform installed.
Notice the under platform swim telescoping swim step
Swim Platform
The stern bracket holes drilled. I used 6” long backing plates inside the transom. The old swim ladder is still on.
The stainless steel brackets. They compensate for the multiple angles
and curves of the transom
Swim platform installed.
Notice the under platform swim telescoping swim step
Storage Under Solon Table
I modified the door to the storage area under the table and installed hinges just like the ones on the table. It works perfectly and makes getting into that area much easer. Plus, the door folds back onto the table leg when open, making it a single handed operation to retrieve something. (Beer storage!)
Storage Under Solon Table
I modified the door to the storage area under the table and installed hinges just like the ones on the table. It works perfectly and makes getting into that area much easer. Plus, the door folds back onto the table leg when open, making it a single handed operation to retrieve something. (Beer storage!)
Wells Marine Arch
II installed the arch on my Catalina Morgan 440 Hull #48 "TRIXIE" last spring and summer. In the fall of 2008 I got to test it out with a four month cruise from the Panhandle of Florida to the southern Exumas (Georgetown) in the Bahamas. It worked perfectly! It is so nice Just drop the dingy in and just go. The year before I took my dingy on the foredeck and keep the outboard on the rear rail. We keep the dingy on the arch with the outboard still on the dingy. I put two cargo straps across the top of the arch around the dingy, and snuggled it up against the top rear rail during the gulf and gulf stream crossings. It never moved and had no problems with 12' seas on the gulf crossing (that is a whole other story for another time). I would have changed the design next time by angling the arch about 3 degrees more and moving the forward feet about 4 inches forward. Another thing was I had to remove the bottom two rails on the arch to install it, it sure would have been a lot easier to just not have them put on. It all depends on how you plan to have it installed. I keep my entire factory rail and just added the arch to it. Wells marine suggested that the rear rail be removed and incorporated into the arch, but I did not have a place here in bogy land that could do that. I did have wells marine build it with the pads different than there normal so it would mount on the boat like the rail and where there was a lot of strength. Here are some pictures and info on my project. If you want more information do not hesitate to send me a note. laroux@catalina440.org
Wells Marine Arch
II installed the arch on my Catalina Morgan 440 Hull #48 "TRIXIE" last spring and summer. In the fall of 2008 I got to test it out with a four month cruise from the Panhandle of Florida to the southern Exumas (Georgetown) in the Bahamas. It worked perfectly! It is so nice Just drop the dingy in and just go. The year before I took my dingy on the foredeck and keep the outboard on the rear rail. We keep the dingy on the arch with the outboard still on the dingy. I put two cargo straps across the top of the arch around the dingy, and snuggled it up against the top rear rail during the gulf and gulf stream crossings. It never moved and had no problems with 12' seas on the gulf crossing (that is a whole other story for another time). I would have changed the design next time by angling the arch about 3 degrees more and moving the forward feet about 4 inches forward. Another thing was I had to remove the bottom two rails on the arch to install it, it sure would have been a lot easier to just not have them put on. It all depends on how you plan to have it installed. I keep my entire factory rail and just added the arch to it. Wells marine suggested that the rear rail be removed and incorporated into the arch, but I did not have a place here in bogy land that could do that. I did have wells marine build it with the pads different than there normal so it would mount on the boat like the rail and where there was a lot of strength. Here are some pictures and info on my project. If you want more information do not hesitate to send me a note. laroux@catalina440.org
Solar Panels & Wine Storage
Jennifer and Trevor have made several modifications to their Catalina Morgan 440 "Cats Whisker". You can see two 100watt solar panels. One mounted on the deck and the other on top of the Bimini mounted on two rails set behind the boom. This has worked very well and runs the freezer and refrigerator so that we can leave the boat at times.
Solar Panels & Wine Storage
Jennifer and Trevor have made several modifications to their Catalina Morgan 440 "Cats Whisker". You can see two 100watt solar panels. One mounted on the deck and the other on top of the Bimini mounted on two rails set behind the boom. This has worked very well and runs the freezer and refrigerator so that we can leave the boat at times.
Boat Locater
Catalina Morgan 440 boat are through out the globe. This map displays the Home Port and Current Location of the boat. This data is owner inputed in the “Catalina Morgan 440 Owners Association Forum”.
Instructions on how to update your Home Port and Boat Location. Click Here.
Boat Locater
Catalina Morgan 440 boat are through out the globe. This map displays the Home Port and Current Location of the boat. This data is owner inputed in the “Catalina Morgan 440 Owners Association Forum”.
Instructions on how to update your Home Port and Boat Location. Click Here.
How to update my boats location
Members can update the location of home port and boat location in the Owners Forum. Below is how you can update the information for you boat and Home Port.
You need to go to the “Catalina Morgan 440 Owners Association
Forum” and log in.
Then you need to click on “User Control Panel”
Next you need to click on the “Profile” tab.
Then fill in the data. (Make sure you enter decimal degreen! using
“-” for south and west). Then click on “Submit”.
How to update my boats
location
Members can update the location of home port and boat location in the Owners Forum. Below is how you can update the information for you boat and Home Port.
You need to go to the “Catalina Morgan 440 Owners Association Forum”
and log in.
Then you need to click on “User Control Panel”
Next you need to click on the “Profile” tab.
Then fill in the data. (Make sure you enter decimal degreen! using
“-” for south and west). Then click on “Submit”.
Favorite Links
These are some helpful linksSailing Links
Mainsheet Magazine: The magazine for Catalina and Capri Owners provides helpful hints for improving your yacht's
performance, safety, and comfort.
Catalina Yachts: The homepage Catalina Yachts Corporation is a shopping stop and a good source for manufacturer's
updates.
Boat U.S.: A comprehensive homepage for current boating news, weather forecasts, consumer and safety tips, as well as
information about all the BOAT/U.S. services. They also have a special section for hyperlinks to other boating
organizations.
US Coast Guard: This is a good boating resource.
National Weather Service: Direct Access to U.S. Official Weather Forecast & Observations
West Marine: A comprehensive homepage centered on the store's catalog. However, you'll find other interesting areas to
explore on this great looking homepage.
Sailing Source: A great homepage for current news about the sailing world, including reviews of hot boats, links to
manufacturers and sail makers, and many other goodies.
Sailing World: Get a look at the latest reviews, articles, racing news and racing calendar.
Latitude 38: Popular Northern California free publication with lots interesting articles as well as links to interesting sites.
Sailing Week: What's going on this week in the sailing world.
Weather Links
Crown Weather Services
Weather Underground
Weather Station
NOAA Graphical Outlook
NOAA
Boat US
Marine Weather Forecast
Intellicast tropical storm predictions
Favorite Links
These are some helpful linksSailing Links
Mainsheet Magazine: The magazine for Catalina and Capri Owners provides
helpful hints for improving your yacht's performance, safety, and comfort.
Catalina Yachts: The homepage Catalina Yachts Corporation is a shopping
stop and a good source for manufacturer's updates.
Boat U.S.: A comprehensive homepage for current boating news, weather
forecasts, consumer and safety tips, as well as information about all the
BOAT/U.S. services. They also have a special section for hyperlinks to other
boating organizations.
US Coast Guard: This is a good boating resource.
National Weather Service: Direct Access to U.S. Official Weather Forecast &
Observations
West Marine: A comprehensive homepage centered on the store's catalog.
However, you'll find other interesting areas to explore on this great looking
homepage.
Sailing Source: A great homepage for current news about the sailing world,
including reviews of hot boats, links to manufacturers and sail makers, and
many other goodies.
Sailing World: Get a look at the latest reviews, articles, racing news and
racing calendar.
Latitude 38: Popular Northern California free publication with lots
interesting articles as well as links to interesting sites.
Sailing Week: What's going on this week in the sailing world.
Weather Links
Crown Weather Services
Weather Underground
Weather Station
NOAA Graphical Outlook
NOAA
Boat US
Marine Weather Forecast
Intellicast tropical storm predictions
Gallery
This is a collection of pictures submitted by the owners association. If you would like to have a picture added to the Gallery email your pictures to the webmaster.
Gallery
This is a collection of pictures submitted by the owners association. If you would like to have a picture added to the Gallery email your pictures to the webmaster.
Hard Dodger
Mike Simpson (misimp1319) has provided pictures of his Hard Dodger.
Hard Dodger
Mike Simpson (misimp1319) has provided pictures of his Hard Dodger.
Contact Us
The Catalina Morgan 440 National Association is operated by several key positions:
Commondore
Hanns Petermann 46 East F Street Encinitas, CA 92024 Vamonos, #40
Catalina Mainsheet Association
Editor
Lorell Alexander 117 Rainbow Drive #1759 Livingston, TX 77399 Bonnie Lass #50
Commondore
Hanns Petermann 46 East F Street Encinitas, CA 92024 Vamonos, #40
Technical Editor
Mike Simpson 3902 Winsor Ave Dallas, TX 75205 Three S
Technical Editor
Mike Simpson 3902 Winsor Ave Dallas, TX 75205 Three Sheets #54
Secretary/Treasure
Steve Cooper 24507 W. 110th Street Olathe KS 66061
Webmaster
Paul R LaRoux 234 S Bayshore Dr. Valparaiso, FL 32580 webmaster@catalina440.org TRIXIE #48
Contact Us
The Catalina Morgan 440 National Association is operated by several key positions:
Commondore
Hanns Petermann 46 East F Street Encinitas, CA 92024 Vamonos, #40
Catalina Mainsheet Association
Editor
Lorell Alexander 117 Rainbow Drive #1759 Livingston, TX 77399 Bonnie Lass #50
Technical Editor
Mike Simpson 3902 Winsor Ave Dallas, TX 75205 Three Sheets #54
Secretary/Treasure
Steve Cooper 24507 W. 110th Street Olathe KS 66061
Webmaster
Paul R LaRoux 234 S Bayshore Dr. Valparaiso, FL 32580 webmaster@catalina440.org TRIXIE #48