[C320-list] 1995 C320 Buyer Information Requested

[pat reynolds]

Larry I have hull 249 and never had a problem.  What
areas were involved

Pat R
--- Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:

> 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.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
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