[C320-list] Leaving the 320 list

[Kirk McCullough]

I have been installing 2 zincs on the shaft every 12 months for the past 
8years. I find the 2 old zincs are well corroded after 12 months but still 
doing the job.

Kirk
Boomerang #124

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Van Vessem" <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 7:58 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Leaving the 320 list


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