[C320-list] Companionway step

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Same thing happened to me. Middle step split port to starboard. Haven't fixed it yet.  Nice to know that spares might be available if I can't find a cost-effective way to permanently repair it. 

Dave 

Dave Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA


On Sep 29, 2010, at 3:38 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Had the same problem: top step split port to Stbd.  At the time, Catalina in
> CA had spares for $100. I opted to repair by placing an aluminum plate
> between the step and the frame. It's been good for 5 years. Since 320 now
> made in Fl, call there first. 
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr de Mar"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Crosby Roper [mailto:vmdatsea at hotmail.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:38 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.org
> Subject: [C320-list] Companionway step
> 
> 
> We were out for a nice bay sail with friends last w/e. As i went to sheet in
> the mainsail, I stepped on the top companionway step which broke as I came
> down on it. I'd like to replace it, sooner rather than later. My wife, whom
> I love dearly and has a great sense of humor, has taken to doing the
> elephant trumpeting sound whenever I come down the companionway ladder... So
> where do I get the wooden companionway step? Thanks in advance.
> 
> Crosby Roper, VMD
> Tethy 
> Hull # 1054
> San Diego, CA
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