[C320-list] New C320 MarkII

[Adam Weiner]

Yes we know the changes, and yes it was discussed at length by Mr.
Douglas himself.

Newer cabin top, a useless hanging locker forward of the port settee,
the port settee goes under the chart table, and the stern has been
modified which should make steering in quartering seas better.  In my
never to be appreciated opinion, the thing looks more like a Beneteau
then it looks like out boats.

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl Krueger
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:47 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: [C320-list] New C320 MarkII


Hello All:

I received a email from Sail Place, Catalina dealer on Lake Michigan
several days ago about the new C320 MarkII being unveiled at Annapolis
this weekend.

Does anyone know what changes have been made?  Was this discussed at the
annual regatta last month?

Karl Krueger (Kindred Spirit #282)

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Rod Boer
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 2:51 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question


Bruce,

I had exactly the same problem.  I check my engines alignment every year
but my cutlass bearing was worn in the vertical direction which
indicated to me that the engine had too much vertical movement because
of soft engine mounts.  I will also check into the firm ones.  Thanks.

Rod Boer
Odyssey, #688

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Heyman" <BruceHeyman at cox.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>; "'Allan Field'"
<Allan.Field at comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question


> Rod,
> When working on hull 671 this summer in Florida I had to replace the 
> cutlass bearing.  It was not worn straight but at a diagonal.  This is

> usually and an indication of the engine being out of alignment.
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> The yard foreman that I developed a healthy respect for said that it 
> was a very common problem with Yanmars in Catalina's.  He says the 
> problem is that you can get the engine aligned statically (engine off)

> but when you get up to full speed the torque is enough to throw it out

> of alignment.  The root cause for this is the engine mounts are too 
> soft.
>
> He said as a result of the problem Yanmar now makes two version of our

> mounts, soft and firm.  I haven't looked into it yet (it's on the 
> list) but I was going to replace with the firm ones.  6 years seems 
> kind of quick for
> a cutlass bearing to wear out.
>
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rod Boer
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 4:42 PM
> To: Allan Field; C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question
>
> Allan,
>
> I am also planning to replace the elbow this winter but I am also 
> going to replace the motor mounts.
>
> Rod Boer
> Odyssey, #688
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allan Field" <Allan.Field at comcast.net>
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question
>
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> Koen - There are 2 concerns with the exhaust elbow.  The first is that

> it clogs over time and will impact engine performance.  The second is 
> that it eventually gets pinhole leaks.  Both happened on my previous 
> boat.  Trust me when I say that you don't even want to think about the

> mess you will have if
> the elbow gets a pinhole leak.  The engine compartment fills with
black
> soot
> that never completely goes away no matter how much you clean, clean,
> clean,
> and clean some more.
>
> I intend to replace my elbow prophylactically over the winter at about

> 500 hours, change the hose to the aqua lift muffler, add a hump hose 
> at the muffler, and pull the muffler, send it back to Catalina, and 
> have a duplicate muffler made to sit on a shelf until when I need it.

> Again, you don't even want to think about the mess if these parts 
> fail.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Koen 
> Bennebroek
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:05 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question
>
> I seem to remember someone mentioning that the exhaust elbows on 
> C320's get clogged and are recommended to be replaced every so often..
> My local mechanic, who will do the very first service on our boat soon
(so
> we do not have experience either with him or with the engine
> service in general), recommends we order the elbow and gasket from
Perkins
> (I believe tadiesel sells them?) in advance to save time.
>
> Is this a good suggestion? We have purchased the boat used 2 seasons 
> ago, so I have no idea what the history of this part is.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions,
>
> -Koen
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