[C320-list] Zarcor Doors

[Jason Alexander]

Yea based on the recomendations from this list I ordered mine.
Anyone got any pictures of them installed on a 320.

Jason


On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 3:28 PM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
> 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)
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>>>    3. Re: Question from Dave Birken (William Morack)
>>>    4. Re: Question from Dave Birken (Utility Email)
>>>    5. Questions from Dave Birken (MICHAEL COLE)
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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>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>
>>> 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>
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>>> 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:
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>>>
>>>  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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