[C320-list] Replacement panels for electronics board

[alahlm at comcast.net]

the C320 factory is now in fl.  try calling there, I've had good results when I talk to their parts department
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From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com> 

> Emails did not produce many results for me, apparently these folks don't get 
> off the factory floor much. When I did connect, Frank Butler himself 
> attended to my problem a called me several times to follow up. I've learned 
> to call on the phone California time. 
> 
> On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM, Ralph Winkler wrote: 
> 
> > After my experience last week with calling C tech support and finding that 
> > I had Gerry Douglas himself on the phone I would suggest that you CALL. No 
> > guarantees on who will answer but I'm sure that they can get you what you 
> > want. Two years ago I wanted to replace the carpet in the aft cabin, called 
> > them and had the item in about three weeks. All but one of the hold down 
> > snaps where in the exact correct location. 
> > 
> > Ralph 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: 
> > To: 
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:04 PM 
> > Subject: [C320-list] Replacement panels for electronics board 
> > 
> > 
> > Hi, I'm wondering if anyone here can help me find replacement wood panels 
> >> for the instrument/electronics board? I have given up with the dealer 
> >> service, who first mounted the cd player on the upper left (I asked for it 
> >> on the right), and then months later mounted the vhf on the upper-ish right 
> >> (I asked for it on the lower left). I have emailed Catalina twice to try to 
> >> order new panels, but have gotten no response. I would just buy a piece of 
> >> wood and cut it all myself if I knew what kind and what exact finish to make 
> >> it match. In any event I'm getting tired of not being able to reach the 
> >> radio while sitting at the nav table, and having others lean over my head 
> >> while they play with the sound system. 
> >> 
> >> (Yes, I should force them to fix it, but I have no longer any confidence 
> >> they'd do it right. I'm still waiting for them to get a proper latch 
> >> replacement my marina ordered over a year ago when they broke it 
> >> winterizing.) 
> >> 
> >> Help, as always, much appreciated! 
> >> 
> >> Thanks, 
> >> 
> >> Susan 
> >> Moondancer, #1089 
> >> 
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> Chris Burti 
> Farmville, NC