[C320-list] New Boat

[Stephen Cox]

Bruce,

I wouldn't mind having a chat at some stage if you have the time.  I can be
reached on 02 6161 3840 (preferred) or 0407 224 194 if not at home (I'm
retired).


Stephen Cox
Canberra 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of brucestanley
> Sent: Sunday, 12 August 2007 12:20 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Boat
> 
> Hi Stephen
> Firstly I am so pleased you have bought the new C320MarkII I 
> think they have genuinely improved it ... without really 
> affecting its costs.
> 
> What I want to say to you is that delivery is usually delayed 
> ... this is the same if it is a Bavaria or a Catalina ... and 
> I am sure it is so with the others ... a Hanse friend took 
> months to get the Steering right ... it was assemble the 
> wrong way!... new boat blues ... but i am still happy I 
> worked through them.
> 
> I like the idea of the Auto Helm being added ... although I 
> have never been entirely happy with mine.
> I am thinking of splashing out and going up to the 6000 model.
> Regarding Chartplotters .... well I have been looking at the 
> Garman 555 ... 
> I do not need Radar, nor a Fish finder.
> I am still looking and not buying... yet. The larger Navpod 
> (on the Helm) costs $450 in Sydney.
> 
> One big thing we need is more water... the 193 litres is not 
> enough ... 
> especially showering on the stern in the coming summer.
> I would urge you to get Norm to ship out (inside the Cabin of your new
> C320MkII) the 20gallon Water Tank (about 70 litres) for you 
> to install at your leisure. They cost $99US at WestMarine and 
> US$86 at Defender. 
> WestMarine is free delivery in USA. It costs another US$100 
> FedEX delivery to Sydney!!!!! So if you can get Norm to ship 
> out anything like the 30"x16"x10" water tank ... you are saving bucks!
> 
> Every Best Wish
> BruceS
> Fantastic Lady C320 #1084/ Sydney
>