[C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000

[Chris Holt]

Ah, that isn't a big deal.  :-)
My Catalina 320 is my first boat as well and I love her.  If you really love 
sailing and know ahead of time that there is a lot of work and/or money 
involved with maintenance and know your limitations while learning to 
maneuver the boat (especially in the Merrimack River) then you'll do just 
fine.

I don't regret for a second about starting off with the C320.  In fact I 
feel very fortunate to get such a great boat as my first one.  Thank 
goodness I didn't go any smaller or we could only take half the family each 
sail.  :-)

Chris
#447

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000

> By the way, I had to replace my bilge pump.  I bought one four times the
> capacity of the one that came with the boat for under $200 at the most
> expensive place in town, West Marine.  That gives you $19,800 to play
> with for sails, electronics, etc.
>
> You mentioned that you were a first time boat buyer, at the risk of
> alienating you and every else on the list, are you up to a 32 foot boat
> as your first boat?  I started with a Santana 22 which I bought with the
> intention of owning it for four to seven years and then stepping up.
> Around 20 years later I bought the 320 with no regrets about either boat
> (except having to hear about Orlando's yellow thong).  Do you have a lot
> of sailing experience?  You need to be honest and open with yourself.
> We are just a bunch of old guys who play on e-mail lists, but you are
> the one who will be sailing and performing maintenance.
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Ken Danko
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:11 AM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1996 vs. 2000
>
>
> 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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