[C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer apology

[Adam Weiner]

It came about several years ago when I asked that year for people to let
me know who had sailed more times or miles.  There were just three
people who said they did.  

Okay, I will throw the gauntlet down again, let's collect some empirical
data.  I would love to be proven wrong in this one (the 320 docked by me
hasn't been out in over a year so I am feeling cocky).  How many people
sailed (not stayed on their boats) but sailed more than 51 days last
year?  How many people moved their boats over 1,000 miles last year?
(And, why hasn't there been sailing stories submitted for the Mainsheet
by you guys?)

Okay Allan, nothing would make me happier than you proving me wrong.  As
you know, I always gripe that there isn't enough talk about sailing on
this list.  I would love to hear (well actually read) more talk about
sailing.

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 Field
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 3:23 AM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer apology


Adam - You said, "I sail my boat more than 90% of the people on the list
either by days out or by mileage."  I'd love to see the empirical data
that supports that claim.  Can you please share that with the rest of
us? In addition, I must have missed the survey when you compiled this
data. Thank you! - Allan

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Adam Weiner
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:16 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer apology

Dear Barbara and Bob Uhlman:

I was correctly chastised for my response to you about over analyzing
and just told you to buy the boat and go sailing.  Some on the list
thought my comments about sailing over 1000 miles in 51 times out was
bragging.  

I was rude and I apologize.  What I tried to say--and I ended up saying
it rudely and not well--is that there are really no problems with the
boat.  If you read the list long enough you will feel that you need to
buy an expensive new folding prop, a stainless steel prop shaft, new
motor mounts, a different anchor windlass, a Honda generator, a fancy
inverter, a new battery charger, new hatches, new head hoses, etc.  My
point is that you DON'T.  In eight years I have replaced the battery
charger, the roller furling, and two batteries and the steering
quadrant.  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 the
list either by days out or by mileage.  What I tried to say, and again I
apologize for the rudeness, is that it is a great boat and the best way
to judge that is to go sailing on one.  If you live anywhere near San
Francisco Bay I would be honored to personally apologize and take you
sailing.

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barb & Bob
Uhlman
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 7:22 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: [C320-list] Prospective 320 buyer


I'm considering buying a 2001 Catalina 320. Can any current or former
Catalina 320 owners provide me advice on items to consider when buying a
2001 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