[C320-list] Early Christmas Present

[John Frost]

Unfortunately the boat comes as is. However, several dealers I talked to say
they like the in mast better. They claim the new systems are less prone to
jamming and you don't have the weight of hoisting a sail up from the boom.
I'll give you my results after a season. Catalina is going to a vertical
batten option for in mast furlers, but I don't have it.

Best Regards,

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 11:40 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present

Will second the motion re change-out the in-mast furling for in-boom furling
main.  Am very pleased with operation of my Leisure Furl coastal model, and
with in-boom furling you don't have to worry about main getting stuck at top
of mast if in-mast furler jams.  In-boom gives you a full sail with battens,
and traditional up-down mainsail.

Len Krane
Aqua5  #1070

On 10/13/07, Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com <
Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com> wrote:
>
> Do yourself a favor---whatever you want to put on the boat, do it now,
> have the dealer install and forget about it..
>
> Other considerations: (my opinion)
>
>
> Inverter/Charger - go for a 2000W that has at least 75-100A charger
>
> Flex-o-Fold is an excellent folding prop
>
> Dodger/Bimini
>
> Plenty of inexpensive flat screen (20') TV's you can install
>
> Starting battery
>
> I'm not a fan of in-mast furling mains--slow as heck, they don't hold any
> sail shape--can you swap for in-boom?
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------
> Regards,
> OD
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Frost" [john at frostnet.net]
> Sent: 10/13/2007 07:50 AM
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present
>
> I have been lurking on this list for about a year trying to decide whether
> I
> could afford to join your ranks. Well, last week at the Annapolis Boat
> Show
> I pulled the trigger and signed on for a new C320. I can't wait!
>
> I now have a bunch of decisions to make about how to have the dealer
> outfit
> it before we splash. My first question is which folding/feathering prop to
> go with. I followed the recent thread with interest but didn't keep the
> results. I see the Kiwi prop is definitely favored down under, but am not
> sure in this part of the world. Is there an archive that I can check?
>
> We have a 150 jib, furling main, wind package, AC, wing keel and
> autopilot.
> Will add a VHF and possibly tv antenna, will get epoxy and antifoul.
> What other things do you think should be done before raising the mast and
> putting in the water for a couple of years? I like puttering with the
> small
> stuff but am not much of a fan of my Bosun's chair.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> John Frost
> Name To Be Chosen
> Lake Guntersville, AL
>
>
>
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