[C320-list] Looking at a 320 - Seeking advice and surveyor

[Brad Kuether]

Maybe incorrect use of the word?  How about.....  From this time period?
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Looking at a 320 - Seeking advice and surveyor


> Brad,
>
> I'm wondering why you consider a 2003 boat "vintage".
>
> CR Ashley
> Rosebud C320 Hull #882
>
>
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brad Kuether
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:40 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Looking at a 320 - Seeking advice and surveyor
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> The 320 has made my "very short list" of "next" boats.  I will be 
> traveling
> to Chicago to look at two of them, a 2003 and a 2004.  Both are apparently
> in great shape, and have been fresh water all their lives.  Both Yanmars
> have less than 200 hours.
>
> This would be a shift for me, from a "single guy" boat to more of a 
> "family
> cruiser", and I understand what I am getting into from a performance
> standpoint, and also understand that this is not a long range boat due to
> storage (wet and dry) limitations.
>
> I know this has probably surfaced a couple of times on this list (it does 
> on
> the C&C list all the time...) but I was wondering if anyone that owns 
> these
> vintage boats could weigh in on what I should look for.  I understand that
> overall this is a very well thought out design, very user friendly etc.
>
>
>
> Warren Updike, who keeps his 320 two down gave me the low down on the
> smaller holding capacity, so I am good there.
>
> Anything else I should keep my eyes peeled for?  I will not be rushed and
> will have the entire day.
>
> Also looking for a good surveyor in the Chicago area, if and when a 
> decision
> is made....
>
> Thanks in advance for any insight!
>
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Scholar"
> C&C 29 Mark II
> Middle River, MD
>
>
>