Upgrading Our Catalina 30 for North Channel Anchoring

While preparing our Catalina 30 for cruising the North Channel, I decided to build a custom stern tie reel system to hold 300 feet of line for anchoring and tying off to shore. In this video I go through: the stainless parts and hardware I collected for the project the design and mounting plan fabricating and welding the custom bracket assembling the reel system and a short demonstration of how the stern tie setup works This DIY boat project was built to make stern tying easier, cleaner, and more reliable when anchoring in tight coves and rocky shorelines common in the North Channel. If you enjoy sailboat upgrades, DIY fabrication, cruising projects, and practical mods for older sailboats, this one should give you some ideas for your own setup. #Sailing #Catalina30 #NorthChannel #BoatProjects #DIYBoat #SternTie #CruisingLife #BoatWelding