[C320-list] Post 2004 320 inspection

[Paul Rickman]

I recommend a survey. You will learn more about the boat and you can ask questions and get answers,
from someone who knows boats. Also, get on the 320 WEB site and do some reading. 
The wash down hook up on the boat is a normal approach. There are good surveyors and bad surveyors,
I've seen both. Ask around and get a good one, even if you have to pay a little more.

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina




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From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 11:39:51 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Post 2004 320 inspection

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