[C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested

[R Airis]

 No big problems on Hale Kai 2 ( 95  #266 ). We have the shaft seal so no 
bilge water problems . We have the Westerbeke with 1,600+ hrs and no 
aqualift problems or elbow Prob. Our hot water tank went out 2 yrs. ago. No 
blisters yet!
It has been a great boat for us and we hope to sail it for many more years.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested


> Joe
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> Ditto everything Peter says below; with these comments
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> We have replaced the exhaust elbow at 1500 hrs; no aqua lift problems; PSS 
> dripless seal keeps water out. The Perkins is a peach of an engine, we 
> have 2200 hours on ours with no problems except the elbow.
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> We have not had any blister problems. One very small drip from a starboard 
> chainplate only after constant hard rain, maybe a drop or two gets in; 
> haven't addressed it yet.
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> We replaced the rusted fridge compressor 5 years ago; a new one with more 
> refidgeration punch, smaller footprint and less current draw was a big 
> improvement.
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> When you compare a Catalina from these years to a Benateau or similar, you 
> can really see the differences in the build. The Catalina is built 
> stronger, weighs a little more, but carries more sail.
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> We added a feathering prop and new sails recently. These add significant 
> speed under sail, love them.
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> We have enjoyed our 320 for 10 years now( it was preowned)
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> Boomerang #124 ( 1994)
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Peter Clancy" <SAILORPETE at msn.com>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 11:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested
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> Joe ...... I owned 'AROBAN' for 8 years, a 1995 C320 hull #222. First, I 
> believe it's essential to have a thorough survey done on the boat. The 
> shallow bilge was never an issue with me as I switched to GFO packing 
> which seldom dripped. Others have gone to the dripless shaft seals with 
> good results. The key is to keep water from accumulating in the bilge and 
> under the bilge tray. The boat probably has the Perkins diesel and was 
> presumably used in salt water. I'd ask if the exhaust elbow had ever been 
> replaced. I had to replace mine at 400 hours. Take a look at the 
> refrigeration compressor unit in the port aft lazarette. Mine had rusted 
> quite a bit but still worked fine.  I also had a blistering problem as 
> Catalina had not yet started using vinylester resins in 1995. I repaired 
> the blisters myself and applied an epoxy barrier coat which eliminated any 
> recurrence. I never had a problem with the aqua lift muffler. Check for 
> leaks around the chain plates which may need to be re-bedded. I don't 
> think there's any issue especially unique to the C320 that a good surveyor 
> wouldn't identify. Good luck. Your friend is getting a well-made, solid 
> sailboat with pleasing performance.
>
> Peter Clancy
> 'AROBAN' Hull #222 (former owner)
> Miami, FL
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