[C320-list] 320 Mk II

[Jean-Pierre Salzmann]

Frankly -- I'm not so sure that the changes are indeed improvements: 
i.e., the fridge that opens to the front means that the cold air will 
jsut flow out. In the present design the cold air stays inside the 
fridge, the splash guard appears to me to be a joke -- especially as 
there is open space between the table and the guard.

Jean-Pierre Salzmann
OM   C320 # 880
South Beach Harbor San Francisco

On Oct 11, 2006, at 4:39 PM, Koen Bennebroek wrote:

> More pictures of the MKII: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1608422/0
> But no specs. I would really like to know what the standing headroom 
> on the
> MKII is ...
>
> On 10/11/06, David Cardoza <dave at avaloncon.com> wrote:
>>
>> I don't know that I'll miss that port given someone always leaves it 
>> open
>> and my seating gets wet on the first good wave over the bow.  Hard to
>> notice
>> open from behind the binicle.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bill 
>> Culbertson
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 4:10 PM
>> To: C320-List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Mk II
>>
>> Good list David,
>>
>> Maybe someone already mentioned this but it looks like the two opening
>> ports
>> per side in the main salon is now down to one opening port per side.
>>
>> -bill
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: David Cardoza <dave at avaloncon.com>
>> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:42:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Mk II
>>
>>
>> I wish they had brought this to Newport too.  I see some other obvious
>> differences in the photos.
>>
>> A: The anchor winch is now vertical on the deck (I wonder if it can be
>> setup
>> or modified to feed and operate from the cockpit like on some power
>> boats?)
>>
>> B: Cabin top hatches now there are two vers the one center on under 
>> the
>> vang.
>>
>> C: The electric panel / inside nave inst mounting place is now 
>> narrower
>> but
>> higher.  Also a tank monitor (is this standard).  Plus this whole 
>> panel
>> hindges out (easy to fix or install inst)
>>
>> D: The fridge now has front load access.
>>
>> E: New model microwave is it 12v?
>>
>> F: Like the single lever faucet with spray extension.  And yes the 
>> splash
>> guard.
>>
>> G: Stainless vs Aluminum trim on the port lights
>>
>> H: Folding wheel to open up the cockpit
>>
>> I: Shore Power and is that a cable hookup next to it or second 
>> circuit?
>>
>> J: New Pedestal design and electronics (is this someones boat or is 
>> this
>> the
>> new factory electronics pack note the gps antenna on stern rail)
>>
>> K: Does the cockpit seating get narrower toward the back or wider 
>> toward
>> the
>> front.  The wife and kids like to sack out there while I do all the 
>> work
>> if
>> it got narrower they would likely moan.
>>
>> L: Hatch on the swim step.  (will it fit the Honda 2k?)
>>
>> M: Life line gate across the rear opening to the swim platform (did 
>> the
>> stairs get shorter? Or is this supplemental for when they are down)
>>
>>
>> Well that's what I can glean from the photos thanks for taking them.  
>> An
>> other little thing I hope they did that was not mentioned in the 
>> recording
>> or seen in the photos would be mounting the Dodger a few inches 
>> forward
>> such
>> that you don't destroy the plastic window while using the cabin top 
>> winch
>> with a handle.  But all in all it sounds like a lot of thought went 
>> into
>> the
>> upgrade.  The extra few inched in the V berth will be very welcome as 
>> will
>> the larger holding tank.  Perhaps an upgrade to the bed cushions would
>> also
>> be welcome.
>>
>> Gee I guess I've formed a few opinions about the boat over that past 
>> few
>> years.  Thanks again for sharing.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeffrey Hare [mailto:catalina at thehares.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 1:40 PM
>> To: 'David Cardoza'
>> Subject: RE: [C320-list] 320 Mk II
>>
>> More photos of the C320 MKII are posted to this album:
>>
>> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/C320MKII
>>
>>
>> http://www.catalina320.com/gallery/midship_cleats
>>
>>
>> Geeze, after my first glance at the pic of the MKII Stern, I thought
>> someone
>> had snuck in a Hunter photo... :)
>>
>> Nice to see that they kept the water and fuel fills next to each 
>> other.
>> Makes it convenient to gain extra fuel tankage... :)
>>
>> -JeffH
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Cardoza [mailto:dave at avaloncon.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 1:17 PM
>> To: catalina at thehares.com; 'C320-List'
>> Subject: RE: [C320-list] 320 Mk II
>>
>> Did any one take pictures at the boat show?
>>
>>
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