[C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000

[Ken Danko]

Water in the bilge is normal and by itself shouldn't be a concern. When 
Catalina manufactures their boats they do not vacuum up the sawdust and 
other debris that results from the manufacturing process. Over time that 
debris makes its way to the bilge and frequently clogs the bilge pump. Clogs 
are easily cleared when the boat is docked. The waste liquid in the head 
suggests that the owner isn't meticulous in the care of his/her boat. That 
wouldn't be a deal breaker for me if I had a good survey.

Ken Danko
#802, Grace
San Francisco


>From: "Mike Paris" <mikepxx at adelphia.net>
>Reply-To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000
>Date: Sat, 19 May 2007 19:27:19 -0700
>
>Thanks for all of the responses. I visited both boats today and got a 
>better look at each. The 1996 C320 is "okay" but it seems somewhat worn. 
>The appearence of 2000 C320 looks very good but with a major concern. There 
>was 2 or 3 inches of water in the bilge. We ran the pump but the level did 
>not change (clogged line?). I believe the water was seawater but I didn't 
>check it. Also, the toilet had 3" of waste liquid in the bowl. I didn't try 
>to pump it away. Everything else in the boat was in good shape. Should I 
>run from this boat or is there an acceptable explaination? Should I go 
>ahead with a survey?

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