[C320-list] Long Cruises and Miles

[brucestanley]

Hi Sailor Pete and Admiral Dianne

Firsty let me endorse your recommendations on all things C320. Well said.
I wish we Aussies had the same confidence and ease of contact with Frank 
Butler and Gerry Douglas.

When you talk Miles I assume you are using Nautical Miles? (Nauticla Mile = 
6076.1 feet)
And how many Nautical Miles do you travel from Maimi to the Bahamas?
We have sailed/cruised 3 times Sydney to Barrier Reef (1000+ nm each way) 
and have taken 3 months, 5 months and 3 months to complete the cruise(s). 
This was done in our previous 32' yacht, not our new C320.

Regards
Bruce Stanley C320 #1084 / Fantastic Lady /Sydney Australia

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Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Clancy" <SAILORPETE at msn.com>
Subject: Prospective 320 buyer
>
We've cruised and raced several different boats over the years ....... Hobie 
Cats, daysailors, a French-made racer/cruiser and 'AROBAN' our C320 we've 
owned for nine years. On our C320 we've done many Gulfstream crossings, 
Bahamas trips and have raced her successfully every year. I also do all the 
work on boats I've owned. I primarily like the C320 because it's a heavy, 
solid boat that goes fast under power or sail. The large cockpit, wide decks 
and the roomy layout down below are certainly its other great features. A 
very active owner's discussion group and association adds considerable value 
to the enjoyment and ease of owning a C320. I believe Catalina is the 
largest manufacturer of production sailboats in the U.S. but you can talk 
directly with the founder, Frank Butler, or chief designer, Gerry Douglas, 
to discuss or resolve a problem.  Go for the C320!
>
> Peter and Dianne Clancy  'AROBAN'  C320  #222
> Miami, FL