[C320-list] Post 2004 320 inspection

[sail0983]

Have a survey done. I will make you feel much better about the 
gel-coat cracks in the stern. The only time I have heard of the 
storage compartment being removed is if A/C was installed in the Port 
Locker and that space was used.

Dave Marchant
Illumination #983 (2004)
Solomons , MD

On May 16, 2009, at 11:39:51 PM, "Brad Kuether" <bkuether at comcast.net> 
wrote:
 From:  "Brad Kuether" <bkuether at comcast.net>
Subject:    [C320-list] Post 2004 320 inspection
Date:   May 16, 2009 11:39:51 PM EDT
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Hello everyone,

I just got back from Chicago, after having taken a look at very nice 
2004 320.

As far as the overall design, layout, systems, and amenities, I was 
very impressed with the 320... Would I like a little bigger head and 
more storage, sure but every boat is a compromise. If they sail as 
well as everyone says, well I can see why everyone seems to really 
like this boat. Its practical and smart.

Here are my questions to the group.....

Stern had two areas were I had a bit of concern.

a.. Where the hull met the stern there were gelcoat cracks along what 
would be the joint. This was conveyed to me as "normal" given the way 
it was built. Is this true?
b.. Also on the stern, on the vertical part below the scoop an area 
between the two "vents" had some gelcoat crazing. Is this normal?
Owner removed the galley "storage area" aft of the icebox/fridge. 
Anyone know how deep that is? Think it was removed for storage 
considerations as all the "stuff" was in the locker.

Owner installed an anchor washdown that was run from the waste through 
hull. Basically using the through hull for overboard discharge as a 
way to pick up seawater for anchor wash. Anyone else have or know of 
this modification?

Final question, and its theoretical and something I would likely not 
do but I have to ask the current owners...
But said that the boat has been in production for so long , that a 
survey may not really be necessary. Would any of you take the boat 
just based on a visual knowing what you know about the boat now?

Thanks and look forward to discourse on any of the questions 
above......

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Scholar"
C&C 29 Mark II
Middle River, MD