[C320-list] FW: Re: Prospective 320 buyer apology

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Adam,



88 days on the water in 2006

57 on our C320

The rest were racing Ensigns and Hunters, chartering, and out on stinkboats for the USCG-AUX.

I am in the process of certifying Silver Lining as an USCG-AUX vessel facility. Our flotilla intends to utilize it for patrols, public relations, and member training.

Regards...



Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/

From: Adam Weiner [mailto: esquirecatering at rcn.com]

To: Allan.Field at comcast.net, c320-list at catalina320.com

     Cc: CraigEneboe at aol.com, straum_rpi at yahoo.com

Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:14:48 -0700

Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer apology



It came about several years ago when I asked that year for people to letme know who had sailed more times or miles.  There were just threepeople who said they did.  Okay, I will throw the gauntlet down again, let's collect some empiricaldata.  I would love to be proven wrong in this one (the 320 docked by mehasn't been out in over a year so I am feeling cocky).  How many peoplesailed (not stayed on their boats) but sailed more than 51 days lastyear?  How many people moved their boats over 1,000 miles last year?(And, why hasn't there been sailing stories submitted for the Mainsheetby you guys?)Okay Allan, nothing would make me happier than you proving me wrong.  Asyou know, I always gripe that there isn't enough talk about sailing onthis list.  I would love to hear (well actually read) more talk aboutsailing.Warmest prove me wrong regards,Adam-----Original Message-----From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan 
FieldSent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 3:23 AMTo: 'C320-List'Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer apologyAdam - You said, "I sail my boat more than 90% of the people on the listeither by days out or by mileage."  I'd love to see the empirical datathat supports that claim.  Can you please share that with the rest ofus? In addition, I must have missed the survey when you compiled thisdata. Thank you! - Allan-----Original Message-----From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Adam WeinerSent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:16 PMTo: 'C320-List'Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer apologyDear Barbara and Bob Uhlman:I was correctly chastised for my response to you about over analyzingand just told you to buy the boat and go sailing.  Some on the listthought my comments about sailing over 1000 miles in 51 times out wasbragging.  I was rude and I apologize.  What I tried to say--and I ended up sayingit rudely and not 
well--is that there are really no problems with theboat.  If you read the list long enough you will feel that you need tobuy an expensive new folding prop, a stainless steel prop shaft, newmotor mounts, a different anchor windlass, a Honda generator, a fancyinverter, a new battery charger, new hatches, new head hoses, etc.  Mypoint is that you DON'T.  In eight years I have replaced the batterycharger, the roller furling, and two batteries and the steeringquadrant.  That is it for "major" repairs.  No fancy prop, no inventers,nothing fancy.Yet, in spite of this I sail my boat more than 90% of the people on thelist either by days out or by mileage.  What I tried to say, and again Iapologize for the rudeness, is that it is a great boat and the best wayto judge that is to go sailing on one.  If you live anywhere near SanFrancisco Bay I would be honored to personally apologize and take yousailing.Adam-----Original Message-----From: 
c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barb & BobUhlmanSent: Monday, March 26, 2007 7:22 PMTo: 'C320-List'Subject: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyerI'm considering buying a 2001 Catalina 320. Can any current or formerCatalina 320 owners provide me advice on items to consider when buying a2001 Catalina 320? I am especially interested in issues affecting operating systems(engine, electrical, head, tanks, etc.), the hull, deck and windows(hull blisters, window leaks, etc.), and rigging including sails.Thanks!Barb and Bob

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