[C320-list] C320 Mk II --Don't like 2 changes

[David Cardoza]

SO that's what that was all about on the stern.  We frequently are out with
friends who have a power boat and the one advantage I can think of with the
pull out ladder is that you can pull it out while in the water.  I don't
think it's really possible unless you in top shape to pull your self up out
of the water without the ladder being down.  This could be a real problem if
you find yourself in the water and alone.  Though the little life lines
don't thrill me (hay Catalina ho about a hinged gate).  And dump the
sandpaper.

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Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:37 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] C320 Mk II --Don't like 2 changes

For some reason, C320 Mk II boats, now made only in FL, will have
"sandpaper" non-skid areas, which I don't like.  Boats made in CA, e.g., C34
Mk II, C36 Mk II, C42 Mk II, will have the the patterned grey non-skid we're
used to, which I like.

And for some reason, the C320 Mk II will have lifelines behind the helm,
with the swim ladder telescoping and going under a cover on the swim
platform.  This I don't like at all.  I like having the sturdy stern
rail/swim ladder behind me at the helm.

Can't imagine why Catalina made the above changes without consulting all all
C320 owners.  Do you agree?

Len Krane
Aqua5  #1070