[C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested

[Peter Clancy]

Larry ..... I believe we repaired the hull blisters and applied an epoxy barrier coat in 2003 or 2004. I sold 'AROBAN' to a French-Canadian buyer in March, 2007 and he trucked it up to Lake Champlain in upstate NY. I've had no further contact with him. I can tell you that when he had the survey done there was no evidence of further blistering. I used the Interprotect barrier coat system and applied a couple more coats than the manufacturer recommended.

An interesting side note ....... in preparing 'AROBAN' for sale I spent a lot of time (too much) cleaning, painting and changing hoses, etc.on the Perkins diesel. Also got the engine compartment in absolutely immaculate condition. After the engine looked brand new again, I sprayed it with automotive clear coat lacquer. By then it looked better than the engines you see displayed at boat shows. The problem was that the surveyor didn't believe it was the original engine! He thought it had to be new or rebuilt and wanted to know what happened to the original engine. He said it was the cleanest marine diesel engine he'd ever seen. I don't think he believed me but I suspect it's condition helped sell the boat anyway.

 Yes, we bought a Gemini 105MC sailing catamaran after we sold 'AROBAN'. Good luck with your blister repairs.

Peter Clancy
'AROBAN' C320 Hull #222 (former owner)
Miami, FL


-- Original Message ----- 
  From: Larry Frank<mailto:WindSwept at stx.rr.com> 
  To: 'C320-List'<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 1:17 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested


  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

  -----Original Message-----
  From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org>
  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Peter Clancy
  Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 1:02 PM
  To: C320-List
  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