[C320-list] Early Christmas Present

[John Frost]

Our past practice is to anchor out most nights that we are at the lake. Its
just one part of the experience. We try for a great dinner under the stars,
glass(es) of wine and some great music. After dark we sometimes catch a
movie (usually sailing related) on a portable DVD player hooked into the
sound system. Just trying to make that possible without pulling out and
hooking up another device. As best I can tell it will add about 4 pounds and
about 0.2% to the cost of the boat. But I sure agree that just laying out
under the stars is better if they are there.

John


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Robert Seastream
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 4:11 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present

Us too.  I installed an AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX unit that we occasionally use 
for low level music and AM news broadcasts, along with a scanner that 
tunes the TV band for listening to Jeopardy.  We have a computer 
that'll play DVD's if we want.  That said, there's nothing wrong with 
having A/V equipment aboard, particularly for cruisers.  Our next boat 
(the 40 footer we'll sail off into the retirement sunset on) will have 
an LCD TV.

Bob
Intuition #906

> Adam
>
> I'm with you on the TV. I just got a stereo after 8 years with 
> Boomerang. I
> prefer to watch the eagles, dolphins, mountains, other boats, 
> anything. I
> get plenty of TV at home. Our kids grew up sailing and one thing we 
> never
> wanted was to have them below watching TV. They read a lot of books on 
> our
> 3-4 week summer cruises.
>
> My daughter is now studying to become a marine biologist. Her interest 
> in it
> comes from enjoying the surroundings here in the Pacific NW.
>
> But that's just how we feel about sailing, others will own boats for 
> other
> reasons, and that's a good thing.
>
> Kirk
>
> Boomerang #124
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Adam Weiner
> Sent: 13 October 2007 08:20
> To: 'C320-List'
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present
>
> I wasn't going to get involved in the folding prop bit, but "Plenty of
> flat screen tv's"?  Am I the only guy who gets on the boat to get away
> from home, not to make the boat more like home?
>
> Adam
>
> -----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: Saturday, October 13, 2007 8:10 AM
> 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?
>
>
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------
> 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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