[C320-list] Christmas

[Jerry Clayton]

I don't know Bruce, I was on a 60 foot sailboat / dive boat (Blackbeard's 
cruises) that had a beer tap mounted on deck :)

Jerry Clayton
#988

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Heyman" <bruceheyman at cox.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas


> Jeff,
> Good idea.  Since we are spending virtual bucks...
> I wonder if the bigger door couldn't have a smaller door bilt into it so 
> you can quickly reach in and grab a beverage with out opening up the whole 
> thing.  Sort of like the moderen home refrigerators with a little door for 
> milk, e.t.c. I suppose crushed and cubed ice dispensor would be over the 
> top.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
>
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> BruceHeyman at cox.net
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Wed, Dec 29, 2010 21:32:20 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
>
> I have considered making a new fridge top all together by getting a new 
> piece of solid surface that fits the whole opening.
>
> From there cut enough of a chunk off the port edge so that the large piece 
> can be hinged at the back edge and open (like it does today).  The small 
> end piece could be loose like today, but will be much smaller, or possibly 
> even perm sealed in place if there was good enough access to that area.
>
> Maybe have a fiberglass guy make an insulation shell for the underside, 
> and install good gas risers and an appropriately positioned handle and now 
> you have pretty much full fridge access in one shot.
> And while we're at it add LED lights that come on when the door is opened.
>
> Hey,  why not? We're all off spending all this virtual cash!
>
> Cheers.
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:14:05
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> There is usually more than one way to skin a cat. We mounted hinges on the
> port edge, the outboard narrow edge and that seems to work fine. We also
> found that when the port lid is open, you can also open the aft cabinet 
> door
> under the refer lid and it holds the refer lid open. An unexpected 
> benefit.
>
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr de Mar"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pat reynolds [mailto:lorasalum at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:05 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Port side needs to float because of the cabinet above which would not 
> allow
> hinged lid to fully open
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Tue, December 28, 2010 7:04:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Mike,
> Interesting. On our refer we have hinges on the starboard side lid but the
> port side is floating. Wonder if they both were floating when they came
> from the factory.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mike Ott
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:28 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Sorry all, got off on a tangent with the Nav station / galley splash 
> shield
> (I'll take some pics and post them soon).
> Amanda Lu got hinges for her refer lids.
> Mike
> "Amanda Lu"
> 508
>
> --- On Mon, 12/27/10, Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>
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> From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 9:24 PM
>
>
> Mike/Allan,
> I'm so glad Diane does not watch this list! Though I could have done the
> DIY approach and had enough money left over to fill the lazarette up with
> sponges. Instead I probably funded Catalina employees Christmas party.
> Happy holidays everyone!
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
> PS. Was Somerset the only one that got a gift from Santa?
>
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> BruceHeyman at cox.net
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 01:32:46 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Check out ePlastic.com for a 2' X 4' X1/4' sheet of Plexiglass material.
> The sheet cost about $80 including shipping. Following directions, also
> internet supplied, I bent the Plexiglass with small propane torch to 
> follow
> the Nav station contour. Fastened the panel with 4 #10 ss screws and it
> came out nice.
> Mike
> "Amanda Lu"
> #508
>
> --- On Sat, 12/25/10, Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Saturday, December 25, 2010, 5:25 PM
>
>
> I've learned to suspend all business sence when it comes to our boat and
> habit. Since it is the lap top that typical lives at the nav station I'm
> not sure HP considers a sponge as an acceptable dewatering device.
> Merry Christmas.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
>
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> BruceHeyman at cox.net
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: "allan.field at verizon.net" <allan.field at verizon.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Sat, Dec 25, 2010 22:16:58 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Bruce - Do you have any idea how many sponges you can buy for $200? 
> (Grin!)
> - Allan
>
> Allan S Field
> Sent via DROID X on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Sat, Dec 25, 2010 21:58:29 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Jim,
> I stopped by the Catalina factory in FL this Wednesday. They gave me a
> quick tour and I ran into Gerry. They say that it is compatible with our
> boats. Costs just under $200 including shipping to CA. They have to make
> it so I probably won't get it till the first week of the new year.
> Best,
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal
>
> Bruce Heyman
> (949) 289-8400
> BruceHeyman at cox.net
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Jim Sweet <jamesweet at frontiernet.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Sat, Dec 25, 2010 21:44:59 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Christmas
>
> Does the splash guard fit the Mk I and where did you get it? Thanks.
>
> Jim Sweet
> TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Heyman" <bruceheyman at cox.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 2:36 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Christmas
>
>
>> Merry Christmas everyone. What did Santa bring your 320?
>> Ours got a MKII's splash guard for the galley sink.
>> Bruce
>> Somerset 671 SoCal
>> > Bruce Heyman
>> (949) 289-8400
>> BruceHeyman at cox.net
>> >
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