[C320-list] Leaving the 320 list

[Len]

Are you kidding?! Not replacing your zincs---(and cleaning the bottom each
month while checking/replacing)---is like not seeing your dentist for two
years and then complaining about needing a root canal & or yanking
your teeth!!!

The only reason I can see for moving "up" to a 36 is needing more cabin
space for larger family---our 320 has longer cockpit seats, more aft-cabin
headroom, sails better and faster that old-style hull 36.

Len Krane
Aqua5   #1070


On 12/10/06, John Van Vessem <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> To all my friends on the 320 list I just want to say what an educational
> pleasure it has been to read these conversations, I am moving to a 36 and
> hope to join their list if they have one.  I'm going to miss my 320 it has
> been an incredible boat and the whole reason I'm sticking with Catalina.
>
> Before I leave I need to tell you about a recent experience.  My 320 was
> surveyed for the new owner and when we hauled it out of the water we found
> that the bronze shaft had corroded down by about 1/8 inch in diameter, the
> zinc was missing and was only 10 months old.  Bottom line I had to spring
> for a new shaft, stainless this time.  Replacing the zincs has not been in
> my standard maintenance routine.  But after talking to the 320 dealer he
> suggested that the zincs be replaced every couple of months.  I'd like to
> hear what other people have experienced who keep their boat in the water all
> year.
>
> John Van Vessem
> Sojourn 645
> Vallejo Yacht Club
>