Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What started as a normal day on my Catalina 310 turned into a full-on nightmare.
I discovered water coming into the bilge and for a moment I truly thought I was about to lose my boat.
In this video I walk you through exactly what happened, including what I found at the keel bolts and the packing gland, how I responded, and what I learned — so other sailors don’t make the same mistake.
If you own a sailboat, are thinking about buying one, or love real behind-the-scenes sailing stories… this one’s for you.
Drop a comment if you’ve ever had a boat scare like this — or if you’re sailing a Catalina too.
What started as a normal day on my Catalina 310 turned into a full-on nightmare.
I discovered water coming into the bilge and for a moment I truly thought I was about to lose my boat.
In this video I walk you through exactly what happened, including what I found at the keel bolts and the packing gland, how I responded, and what I learned — so other sailors don’t make the same mistake.
If you own a sailboat, are thinking about buying one, or love real behind-the-scenes sailing stories… this one’s for you.
Drop a comment if you’ve ever had a boat scare like this — or if you’re sailing a Catalina too.
