[C320-list] Zarcor Doors

[Dean Vermeire]

We just got a set of Zarcor doors, and have not yet installed them.  I 
am really looking forward to keeping the cool air in!

Thanks for the pointers.

Dean Vermeire
Moonstruck II (#847)

On 7/25/2011 1:29 PM, John Phillippe wrote:
> Jason,
>
> They work great.  Fast to open and close.  Be sure to get a snug fit at
> installation.  I have my doors set up so that they are about 1/8 inch
> tighter then the opening so that they "snap" closed.  This provides a good
> air seal and rain barrier. Hot Hot on KY Lake this summer.
>
> John Phillippe
> No Worries
> #530
>
>
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>>     1. Zarcor Doors (Jason Alexander)
>>     2. Question from Dave Birken (Jeff Hare)
>>     3. Re: Question from Dave Birken (William Morack)
>>     4. Re: Question from Dave Birken (Utility Email)
>>     5. Questions from Dave Birken (MICHAEL COLE)
>>     6. Re: Question from Dave Birken (P&  B Sheerin)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:37:39 -0400
>> From: Jason Alexander<alexander.jason at gmail.com>
>> To: c320-list<C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Zarcor Doors
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>> Hello,
>>
>> Based on the discussion on the list we decided to buy a set of the
>> Zarcor doors for our 320.   They look really nice.   My question is
>> based on all this heat we're having in the East Cost,  how do they do
>> at keeping in the A/C.   We mostly use the A/C at night when were
>> sleeping.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jason
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:43:52 -0400
>> From: "Jeff Hare"<Catalina at thehares.com>
>> To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>> Message-ID:<001501cc48c9$38493550$a8db9ff0$@thehares.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> As a new C320 owner, I was wondering what people use the aft locker on the
>> port side of their boat for?  It has a passthru to the aft bunk.  It seems
>> like a lot of storage space and was wondering what's its use is for???
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> (Sent on Dave's behalf since we're currently having difficulty with his
>> postings to this list)
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:51:36 -0400
>> From: "William Morack"<whmorack at frontiernet.net>
>> To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
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>>
>> Hi Dave,
>>
>> Heather&  I keep a 5500 BTU air conditioner in there, face butts up to the
>> pass through. (We removed the door, and made a wooden shelf for it to sit
>> on) Condensate runs into the bilge. Keeps the aft berth nice and cool on 86
>> degree nights like tonight. We also keep extra fenders in it.
>>
>> Bill Morack
>>
>> FAT CAT hull number 1058
>>
>>
>> ,
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jeff Hare"<Catalina at thehares.com>
>> To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 7:43 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>>
>>
>>> As a new C320 owner, I was wondering what people use the aft locker on the
>>> port side of their boat for?  It has a passthru to the aft bunk.  It seems
>>> like a lot of storage space and was wondering what's its use is for???
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> (Sent on Dave's behalf since we're currently having difficulty with his
>>> postings to this list)
>>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:24:46 -0700
>> From: Utility Email<kswanson123 at comcast.net>
>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com"<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>> Message-ID:<AEAA31F3-E673-45C0-8A8B-76765DA50A6E at comcast.net>
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>>
>> Dave,
>>
>> On our boat, we used that large space to stow fenders, extra life jackets,
>> water toys, and other bulky items that fit through the small cockpit seat
>> opening and that are somewhat retrievable without a long reach through the
>> top.  This winter, I installed a Wallas 40D heater in this space with
>> associated hot air and cold return air ducting. This new heater unit has taken
>> up some of the space, however, we will still use this space for fenders and
>> bulky items like crab and shrimp traps and floats, albeit, with a little less
>> volume.  Our icebox refrigeration unit (2nd refrigerator) is also mounted on a
>> shelf adjacent to the hull in this space as well.
>>
>> This is a great stowage space.  I have been thinking of a way to adhesive
>> mount some large SS hooks near the top of the opening to hang extra lines
>> from, but I have yet to determine a way to do this without drilling holes.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> Dave Swanson
>> S/V Emily Ann
>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>> Mukilteo, WA
>>
>> On Jul 22, 2011, at 4:43 PM, "Jeff Hare"<Catalina at thehares.com>  wrote:
>>
>>> As a new C320 owner, I was wondering what people use the aft locker on the
>>> port side of their boat for?  It has a passthru to the aft bunk.  It seems
>>> like a lot of storage space and was wondering what's its use is for???
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> (Sent on Dave's behalf since we're currently having difficulty with his
>>> postings to this list)
>>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:11:41 +1000
>> From: "MICHAEL COLE"<mcol3781 at bigpond.net.au>
>> To: "Catalina320"<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Questions from Dave Birken
>> Message-ID:<C7DA638BCCD845FD8444DFFCF07680A3 at michael>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Dave its the only real way to access the steering gear and the general area
>> under the cockpit floor. I personally wouldn't put any obstructing fixture in
>> there although a removable fine net makes it usable for life jackets etc.
>>          Mike Cole  #421  "Mio Dio"
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:56:59 +1000
>> From: "P&  B Sheerin"<sheerinp at bigpond.net.au>
>> To:<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>> Message-ID:<03FB9F099DF24244B80BBF3BB7B6FE46 at PBSheerinPC>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> Dave, Can you tell me does your aft locker have gas struts on the hinged
>> locker door ? I am keen to put them on my older model 320, and not sure on
>> how to configure them.
>> Thanks Peter Jaraman 1096
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeff Hare
>> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:43 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>>
>> As a new C320 owner, I was wondering what people use the aft locker on the
>> port side of their boat for?  It has a passthru to the aft bunk.  It seems
>> like a lot of storage space and was wondering what's its use is for???
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> (Sent on Dave's behalf since we're currently having difficulty with his
>> postings to this list)
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:09:22 -0400
>> From: Chris Burti<clburti at gmail.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>> Message-ID:
>> <CAAAgXkwan4TwtrgJyMeahKCokUhQKtGZgCsZf4bfkjS-1SWnyA at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>
>>   We keep a couple of milk crates in the bottom to divide up the space
>> and store our dock lines.
>>
>> We have one set of 5/8" nylon braid that we leave on the pilings
>> pre-set to loop over the cleats and another longer set of 1/2" braid
>> that we keep aboard for traveling.  The Admiral was not happy with the
>> expense of these initially, but the first time we made a windy day
>> approach to a dock while cruising and she tossed a line 30' dead into
>> the dock master's hands on the first try, she was sold on the
>> benefits.
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 1:56 AM, P&  B Sheerin<sheerinp at bigpond.net.au>
>> wrote:
>>> Dave, Can you tell me does your aft locker have gas struts on the hinged
>>> locker door ? I am keen to put them on my older model 320, and not sure on
>>> how to configure them.
>>> Thanks Peter Jaraman 1096
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Hare
>>> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:43 AM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Question from Dave Birken
>>>
>>> As a new C320 owner, I was wondering what people use the aft locker on the
>>> port side of their boat for? ?It has a passthru to the aft bunk. ?It seems
>>> like a lot of storage space and was wondering what's its use is for???
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> (Sent on Dave's behalf since we're currently having difficulty with his
>>> postings to this list)
>>>
>>
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