[C320-list] Help with what you can please

[Jane & Ken]

Paul,
   Welcome to the family, you will enjoy your boat for years to come.  The 320 association is one of the most helpful on-line groups I have ever found and we even have a sense of humor from time to time--so watch out!  Annual dues are reasonable too.
 
   If your refrig drains into the bilge, as mine did, you might just want to plug the hole and leave the refrig run 24/7 as you do at home.  I defrost once every 2-3 months, depending on usage and just wet vac the small amount of water.  The plug keeps sugary spills out of the bilge also.
 
   If the previous owner slighted on maintanence, I would check the engine over first.  Do all things that need attention in order to provide years of service.
 
   Knowing where the boat is located will be helpful for other members  who experience the same conditions because a south Texas boat requires caution from heat and sun, but seldom from snow accumulation.
 
Ken,  OBUOY  #219
 
   

--- On Sun, 5/9/10, Paul <paiscool at aol.com> wrote:


From: Paul <paiscool at aol.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Help with what you can please
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 11:44 PM


I am a new owner of a Catalina 320 1995 Hull #286.I am starting to love the boat having been a Hunter owner BUT a couple problems I need help with please

1. The cabin lights I need to fix.Can anyone tell me who the original OOEM supplier was for a 1995 or what I can replace the present lights with that will fit the recessed apertures?

2. Can someone explain the  2 water tank thing. Where are the valves for each? How do I operate them and when?

3. Any tips on rebedding will be highly appreciated.

4. I need someone to explain how the fridge drains and what I need to do for that.

Anything that anyone wants to contribute (not money,just advice) would be a godsend.I have a previous owner who was remiss on any maintenance and I am trying to bring her back to life.
I am a former Hunter owner and find that the 320 is actually an awesome boat!!

Thanks