[C320-list] FW: Re: Questions for Gerry Douglas

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

I realize Mr. Douglas may not be in the best position to comment on marketing issues (ie. #3), but he ought to be able to address manufacturing issues (#1, #2, #4).

With all due respect to other's opinions, in my opinion, I believe these ARE about our boat...

#3 is meant to address shrinking US market as sailing is less popular... this can impact whether future 320's are even built and that can impact our resale values. (We can discuss whether it would help or hurt the used C320 market at a later time)

#1, #2, #4 all impact quality and value of future boats, and by some extension and association, the potential buyer's perceived value of the existing fleet of C320's. CA, FLA, and other future plants might have different quality plans, standards, employee training and levels of workmanship. 

Thanks...



Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://members.cox.net/mielen/

From: Richard A. Walker [mailto: dickwalker at att.net]

To: kmielen at iwon.com, c320-list at catalina320.com

Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:03:52 -0700

Subject: RE: [C320-list] FW: Re:  Questions for Gerry Douglas



1/ What have been the start-up issues with bringing a "new" models from<br>Woodland Hills to Largo?<br><br>

2/ Are there plans to register the quality system to ISO 9002?<br><br>

3/ Does Catalina see additional sales growth opportunity in the US (if so,<br>where and what) or will they focus on increasing sales abroad? <br><br>

4/ Are they considering any offshore manufacturing sites(e.g. China)

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