[C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000

[Arthur Gates]

Our 1995 #182 was minus refrigeration which the surveyor missed, thinking
it was an option not originally orderred.  In fact, it was stolen along
with other items from the prior owner's boatyard.  The surveyor did catch a
bigger item = the windlass, which the dealer replaced along with some other
items.  Our boat was a 2002 trade in for a new IP 35 by prior owner.  We
traded a Catalina Capri 26 for the 320 and like the boat very much.  Small
blisters were repaired last month and 4 coats of Petit Protect barrier coat
were applied to the hull sanded down to gel coat; if I had it to do over, I
would have had the old paint sandblasted off or used marine paint remover
which I understand works well.
I would never buy without a survey.
I found that 3 ice blocks of 25 lbs each lasted for a 6 day cruise 4/07 in
SW FL where temps ranged from 60-90.
Rollie   Punta Gorda, FL


> [Original Message]
> From: Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Date: 5/19/2007 12:12:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000
>
> I would take that one step further, never buy a new boat without a
> survey either.  Yes there are warranties with new boats, but wouldn't it
> be better to find out the problems before you take delivery?  I have
> heard several surveyors talk about bilge pumps not connected, missing
> fixtures, non-working systems, etc. on new boats that they found.
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Robert Seastream
> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 6:58 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000
>
>
> What Orlando said.  Furthermore, NEVER buy a used boat without having 
> it surveyed, unless you're prepared to eat the total cost should it 
> turn out to be a lemon (anchor?).
>
> Bob Seastream
> Intuition, hull 906
>
>
> On May 19, 2007, at 7:35 AM, Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:
>
> > This is why you need a surveyor to take a look at the boat...
> > ----------------------------------
> > Regards,
> > OD
> >
> > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Paris" [mikepxx at adelphia.net]
> > Sent: 05/18/2007 03:46 PM
> > To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> > Subject: [C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000
> >
> > I received some more information on the 1996 boat. The broker states
> > that this is a new engine that was installed due to a physical problem
>
> > with the original. Should this raise further concerns about the boat? 
> > The boat appears in good shape.
> >
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