[C320-list] New Boat - Autopilot

[Annie Bennett]

Hi Bruce and Stephen, sorry rather slow to chip in.  I haven't been looking
at the list for a few weeks.  Norm put the Coursemaster below deck Autopilot
on Topcat 3.  I'm very pleased with it.  It was cheaper than the Raymarine
version and there seemed to be some question over whether the Raymarine
version would fit.  Bruce, saw Fantastic Lady in her slip up at Pittwater
the other day.  What a beautiful spot to keep her.  She was looking great.
Annie Bennett #1073


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Cox
Sent: Thursday, 16 August 2007 6:12 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Boat

Bruce,

I wouldn't mind having a chat at some stage if you have the time.  I can be
reached on 02 6161 3840 (preferred) or 0407 224 194 if not at home (I'm
retired).


Stephen Cox
Canberra 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of brucestanley
> Sent: Sunday, 12 August 2007 12:20 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Boat
> 
> Hi Stephen
> Firstly I am so pleased you have bought the new C320MarkII I 
> think they have genuinely improved it ... without really 
> affecting its costs.
> 
> What I want to say to you is that delivery is usually delayed 
> ... this is the same if it is a Bavaria or a Catalina ... and 
> I am sure it is so with the others ... a Hanse friend took 
> months to get the Steering right ... it was assemble the 
> wrong way!... new boat blues ... but i am still happy I 
> worked through them.
> 
> I like the idea of the Auto Helm being added ... although I 
> have never been entirely happy with mine.
> I am thinking of splashing out and going up to the 6000 model.
> Regarding Chartplotters .... well I have been looking at the 
> Garman 555 ... 
> I do not need Radar, nor a Fish finder.
> I am still looking and not buying... yet. The larger Navpod 
> (on the Helm) costs $450 in Sydney.
> 
> One big thing we need is more water... the 193 litres is not 
> enough ... 
> especially showering on the stern in the coming summer.
> I would urge you to get Norm to ship out (inside the Cabin of your new
> C320MkII) the 20gallon Water Tank (about 70 litres) for you 
> to install at your leisure. They cost $99US at WestMarine and 
> US$86 at Defender. 
> WestMarine is free delivery in USA. It costs another US$100 
> FedEX delivery to Sydney!!!!! So if you can get Norm to ship 
> out anything like the 30"x16"x10" water tank ... you are saving bucks!
> 
> Every Best Wish
> BruceS
> Fantastic Lady C320 #1084/ Sydney
>