[C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested

[Larry Frank]

Peter,

I have hull number 246 and remember when you repaired your blisters and
applied the barrier coat.  I am glad to hear the job was a success.  I too
have a very similar blistering issue to what you described when you were
doing your repairs.

This year I am considering the same repair job as you described in the past.


After making your repairs and applying the barrier coat, how long did you
have the boat?  Have you heard anything from the new owner in this regard?
If I am not mistaken you have a different boat now, correct?

I agree with your assessment of a 1995 320.  Any thirteen year old boat may
have issues and a good surveyor and survey should bring them to light.

Larry
WindSwept C320 #246

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested

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