[C320-list] Interior measurements

[Ben Cares]

Allan:
Thank you. Kent Nelson sent me those same diagrams/pictures. My only
concern was the amount of cabinetry work involved. I'll let you all know
how things work out.
On Jul 26, 2012 9:59 PM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:

> The February 2011 issue of Mainsheet has an article in the 320 section
> regarding an air conditioning arrangement.  There even is a photo and
> sketch
> of the arrangement done at the Catalina Largo, FL plant, contributed  to
> the
> article by Kent Nelson of the Engineering Dept.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Ben Cares
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 9:15 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Interior measurements
>
> Thanks Rick. Got a lot of good ideas from everybody. I'll have my work on
> cut out for me this week trying to see what's best for us.
>
> You're right about the list. Dock neighbor's got a 320 also, hasn't done
> anything to correct his, and sails as well as mine on both tacks.
>
> Ben
> #35
> On Jul 26, 2012 7:35 PM, "Rick Sulewski" <rsulewski at bex.net> wrote:
>
> > We installed a 16.5 BTU CruiseAirr AC/Heat unit in the port locker
> > behind the breadbox with the same configuration identified by Steve
> > below. We added a louvered vent to the lower portion of the aft cabin
> > door and made sure that we created a plenum that sealed the inlet duct
> > to the AC/Heat coil & fan housing to insure that we were super cooling
> > the inlet air. We have no problem cooling the  V-berth with a single
> > outlet duct above the breadbox.
> > Having a variable speed fan arrangement helps reduce noise as does
> > using a memory foam topper on the aft mattress for comfort that also
> > further sound deadens the AC pump located near the engine seacock.
> > Keep in mind that the AC water  pump must located below the waterline.
> >
> > Regarding the port list, it is not worth all that much time correcting
> > given that most of the storage is located on the port side anyway. We
> > balance the list somewhat by keeping the aft water tank full as it the
> > last to be tapped as well as locating the dinghy outboard on the aft
> > starboard rail and the spare anchor, lines and shore power cords, etc.
> > in the aft starboard corner locker.  Someone actually added some lead
> > ballast to their 320's starboard side several years ago, but that does
> > not appear to be necessary. We have not noticed any issues with
> > sailing on either a port or starboard tack as a result of the list
> > with our wing keeled hull. Serious racers in our area shun AC units,
> > run their tanks near empty and carry very little on to their boats,
> > and even then, the smaller port list does not appear to impact their
> > performance results.
> >
> > Rick
> > My-Ria #277
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dean
> > Vermeire
> > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 4:33 PM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Interior measurements
> >
> > That sounds like a pretty good configuration to me.  I think I could
> > deal with the unit being down by my feet.
> >
> > On 7/26/2012 3:25 PM, Wash, Steve wrote:
> > > Hello,
> > > We put a 16K BTU unit in our port lazarette.  It has done really
> > > well
> > with
> > the upper 90 and 100 degree days we have seen this year in northern
> > Indiana.
> > I don't know if it would fit in the space you are talking about ... it
> may.
> > Our hull (1029) was not pre-configured for A/C and to get a duct from
> > there to the aft berth looked really hard.  We did not run try to run one
> to the
> > V-berth.   We have the inlet at the foot of the bed and outlets at the
> foot
> > and over the 'bread box' cabinet in the galley.  It blows the air
> > forward enough to keep the V-berth pretty cool.
> > >
> > > Remember you need to find a place for the pump inlet, discharge and
> > thru-hull valve.  We put that under the aft berth.  It is pretty quiet.
> > >
> > > Good luck with your project!
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Ben
> > > Cares
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 4:06 PM
> > > To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Interior measurements
> > >
> > > Does anyone have volume measurements for the C320(LxWxH)? I'm
> > > looking at
> > installing AC and trying to size the unit correctly. I can take all
> > the measurements myself, but though someone might have already done
> > it. Also, any reason not to place unit behind forward water tank in
> > the V Berth? Lots of room if I take out the 2 drawers that we never use
> except for junk?
> > >
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