[C320-list] Early Christmas Present

[Kirk McCullough]

Kiwi prop is best, in any part of the world. Go for feathering over folding.

Ditto on the charger/inverter. Xantrax seems to be one of the better ones.

Kirk
Boomerang #124

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
Sent: 13 October 2007 08:10
To: Catalina 320 List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present

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?





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OD

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----- 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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