[C320-list] C 320 Draft
Don Poole
dpoole15 at gmail.com
Tue Apr 2 15:38:39 PDT 2013
Much Ado about 6 inches. I like Jeff's response.
Fair Winds !
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> 1. Re: Can't get Wheel Off (John Meyers)
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> 3. Re: Can't get Wheel Off (William Ott)
> 4. Re: Can't get Wheel Off (jim brown)
> 5. Re: Can't get Wheel Off (Jeff Hare)
> 6. Re: 320 Draft (Jeff Hare)
> 7. Re: 320 Draft (Michael E. Mitch)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:11:36 -0400
> From: John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
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> I haven't removed the wheel from my boat (yet). But Allan mentioned a key.
> I have had other wheels/pulliest etc in my pas that needed to have the pin
> pushed out using a punch. Might this be the reason for it sticking?
>
> John Meyers
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM, <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Jim, Did you mean "apply heat to the wheel hub" so it would expand away
>> from the shaft OD?
>> Art
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:09 pm
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>
>>
>> I'd try a little heat on the shaft (hair dryer or heat gun on low). I have
>> a
>> couple of old cars with splined hubs and when it's cold the grease hardens
>> making it hard to get the wheels off. I know the wheel has grease on the
>> shaft
>> since I've spread it all over after removing the wheel. I also have to
>> rock mine
>> a little before it slides off. Just a thought.
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 11:25 AM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>
>> I have to wiggle mine around quite a bit while pulling aft but it does come
>> off. The rudder should be amidships so that the key does not fall out when
>> the wheel comes off.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
>> Alexander
>> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:34 AM
>> To: c320-list
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>
>> I can't get the wheel off. The nut came off with no issue.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Can't get the nut off or can't pull the wheel off after removing the
>>> locking nut? Edson wheel?
>>>
>>> Jim Brown
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com>
>>> To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:42 PM
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>> So I'm trying to pull the wheel to do some work on my autopilot. But
>>> I can't get the wheel off. I've read lots of suggestions about PB
>> Blaster
>>> and a gear puller. Anyone have any other suggestions or experiences
>> I
>>> searched the archives and didn't see anything.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jason
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:36:23 -0400
> From: Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com>
> To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
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> I do not think that you can get the key out before you remove the wheel.
>> From the drawings on the edson site it looks like the key fits into a
> groove and then the wheel slides over it.
>
> Jason
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 3:11 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I haven't removed the wheel from my boat (yet). But Allan mentioned a key.
>> I have had other wheels/pulliest etc in my pas that needed to have the pin
>> pushed out using a punch. Might this be the reason for it sticking?
>>
>> John Meyers
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM, <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Jim, Did you mean "apply heat to the wheel hub" so it would expand away
>>> from the shaft OD?
>>> Art
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:09 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>>
>>> I'd try a little heat on the shaft (hair dryer or heat gun on low). I
>> have
>>> a
>>> couple of old cars with splined hubs and when it's cold the grease
>> hardens
>>> making it hard to get the wheels off. I know the wheel has grease on the
>>> shaft
>>> since I've spread it all over after removing the wheel. I also have to
>>> rock mine
>>> a little before it slides off. Just a thought.
>>>
>>> Jim Brown
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 11:25 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>> I have to wiggle mine around quite a bit while pulling aft but it does
>> come
>>> off. The rudder should be amidships so that the key does not fall out
>> when
>>> the wheel comes off.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
>>> Alexander
>>> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:34 AM
>>> To: c320-list
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>> I can't get the wheel off. The nut came off with no issue.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Can't get the nut off or can't pull the wheel off after removing the
>>>> locking nut? Edson wheel?
>>>>
>>>> Jim Brown
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com>
>>>> To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:42 PM
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>>
>>>> So I'm trying to pull the wheel to do some work on my autopilot. But
>>>> I can't get the wheel off. I've read lots of suggestions about PB
>>> Blaster
>>>> and a gear puller. Anyone have any other suggestions or experiences
>>> I
>>>> searched the archives and didn't see anything.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Jason
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:42:35 -0400
> From: William Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
> Message-ID: <BD72B7E7-F15C-4B64-9382-463A7CE03DA6 at yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> The shaft is cut to accept a 1/4 " wide key. If the rudder is not amidships when you pull the wheel , the key can pop out. Mine did and then I watch as it bounced into the drink. I now carry 2 spare keys, just in case.
> Mike Ott
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 1, 2013, at 3:11 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I haven't removed the wheel from my boat (yet). But Allan mentioned a key.
>> I have had other wheels/pulliest etc in my pas that needed to have the pin
>> pushed out using a punch. Might this be the reason for it sticking?
>>
>> John Meyers
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM, <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Jim, Did you mean "apply heat to the wheel hub" so it would expand away
>>> from the shaft OD?
>>> Art
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:09 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>>
>>> I'd try a little heat on the shaft (hair dryer or heat gun on low). I have
>>> a
>>> couple of old cars with splined hubs and when it's cold the grease hardens
>>> making it hard to get the wheels off. I know the wheel has grease on the
>>> shaft
>>> since I've spread it all over after removing the wheel. I also have to
>>> rock mine
>>> a little before it slides off. Just a thought.
>>>
>>> Jim Brown
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 11:25 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>> I have to wiggle mine around quite a bit while pulling aft but it does come
>>> off. The rudder should be amidships so that the key does not fall out when
>>> the wheel comes off.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
>>> Alexander
>>> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:34 AM
>>> To: c320-list
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>
>>> I can't get the wheel off. The nut came off with no issue.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Can't get the nut off or can't pull the wheel off after removing the
>>>> locking nut? Edson wheel?
>>>>
>>>> Jim Brown
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com>
>>>> To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:42 PM
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>>>
>>>> So I'm trying to pull the wheel to do some work on my autopilot. But
>>>> I can't get the wheel off. I've read lots of suggestions about PB
>>> Blaster
>>>> and a gear puller. Anyone have any other suggestions or experiences
>>> I
>>>> searched the archives and didn't see anything.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Jason
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:20:34 -0700 (PDT)
> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
> Message-ID:
> <1364847634.8541.YahooMailNeo at web122604.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Shouldn't need enough heat to make a difference in expansion or contraction. Just enough to soften hardened grease if that's what is holding it on (It actually on car hubs can make it almost impossible to remove the wheel. Not sure if the same holds true for this wheel with only a keyway.) I have removed my wheel many times (and put it on a holder on the Bimini top) to free up cockpit space when at the dock. It usually slides right off.?
>
> Jim Brown
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "millers1 at aol.com" <millers1 at aol.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 2:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
>
> Jim,? Did you mean "apply heat to the wheel hub" so it would expand away from the shaft OD?
> Art
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
>
> I'd try a little heat on the shaft (hair dryer or heat gun on low). I have a
> couple of old cars with splined hubs and when it's cold the grease hardens
> making it hard to get the wheels off. I know the wheel has grease on the shaft
> since I've spread it all over after removing the wheel. I also have to rock mine
> a little before it slides off. Just a thought.
>
> Jim Brown
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 11:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
> I have to wiggle mine around quite a bit while pulling aft but it does come
> off.? The rudder should be amidships so that the key does not fall out when
> the wheel comes off.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
> Alexander
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:34 AM
> To: c320-list
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
> I can't get the wheel off.? The nut came off with no issue.
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Can't get the nut off or can't pull the wheel off after removing the
>> locking nut? Edson wheel?
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> ? From: Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com>
>> To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:42 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>
>> So I'm trying to pull the wheel to do some work on my autopilot.? But
>> I can't get the wheel off.? I've read lots of suggestions about PB Blaster
>> and a gear puller.? Anyone have any other suggestions or experiences? ? I
>> searched the archives and didn't see anything.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jason
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:28:05 -0400
> From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
> Message-ID: <037901ce2f1f$cc74c760$655e5620$@thehares.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> On our boat, the hub Key is firmly stuck in the keyway. I think it had a
> bit of super glue or Loctite on it since my wheel on/off dozens of times a
> season and in 10 years, the key's never been out, but I keep the shaft
> polished up so the wheel slides on/off easily.
>
> In your case, I'd just put a gear puller on it. You can get an inexpensive
> one from some auto parts mega store. I think I paid $8 for my smaller one
> and $13 for the one I use to pull my prop. I wouldn't use PB Blaster on
> mine, it's a bit harsh. Just some liquid wrench a day or two before should
> do it.. Also, if you had to, boil some water and pour it slowly on the
> hub once you've tightened up the gear puller. It'll pop right off and you
> can polish it up with a 3M pad.
>
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jim brown
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:21 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
> Shouldn't need enough heat to make a difference in expansion or contraction.
> Just enough to soften hardened grease if that's what is holding it on (It
> actually on car hubs can make it almost impossible to remove the wheel. Not
> sure if the same holds true for this wheel with only a keyway.) I have
> removed my wheel many times (and put it on a holder on the Bimini top) to
> free up cockpit space when at the dock. It usually slides right off.?
>
> Jim Brown
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "millers1 at aol.com" <millers1 at aol.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 2:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
>
> Jim,? Did you mean "apply heat to the wheel hub" so it would expand away
> from the shaft OD?
> Art
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
>
> I'd try a little heat on the shaft (hair dryer or heat gun on low). I have a
>
> couple of old cars with splined hubs and when it's cold the grease hardens
> making it hard to get the wheels off. I know the wheel has grease on the
> shaft
> since I've spread it all over after removing the wheel. I also have to rock
> mine
> a little before it slides off. Just a thought.
>
> Jim Brown
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 11:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
> I have to wiggle mine around quite a bit while pulling aft but it does come
> off.? The rudder should be amidships so that the key does not fall out when
> the wheel comes off.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
> Alexander
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:34 AM
> To: c320-list
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>
> I can't get the wheel off.? The nut came off with no issue.
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Can't get the nut off or can't pull the wheel off after removing the
>> locking nut? Edson wheel?
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> ? From: Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com>
>> To: c320-list <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:42 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Can't get Wheel Off
>>
>> So I'm trying to pull the wheel to do some work on my autopilot.? But
>> I can't get the wheel off.? I've read lots of suggestions about PB Blaster
>> and a gear puller.? Anyone have any other suggestions or experiences? ? I
>> searched the archives and didn't see anything.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jason
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:42:54 -0400
> From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Draft
> Message-ID: <037a01ce2f21$de401150$9ac033f0$@thehares.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> I still don't fully understand the concern with whether the draft is 4' 4"
> or 4' 10". I suppose if you're on a glass smooth body of water and nobody
> on board moves, you could plan a trip over some area of bottom that was as
> level as a parking lot that is just slightly deeper than your keel. I say
> if where you're going is even close to being 5' deep, you should consider
> your plans carefully.
>
> When they ask what I draw, it's 5'. More or less depending on how much
> beer, fuel, water, people, etc... :)
>
> I suspect this gets more to the heart of why the factory really doesn't care
> whether they give you an answer or not. The real answer is "it depends" and
> any answer they give is wrong. But there were some keel changes made which
> change the length of the keel change slightly. But that doesn't
> *necessarily* mean the boat draws more. If the new one is lighter, maybe it
> draws about the same, so to really find the answer for how much YOUR boat
> draws, do this next time your boat is out of the water.
>
> Tape some string to your hull on each side of the boat near the keel. Tie
> a bolt at the other end so it hangs down straight. Use another string or
> board or something under the keel so you can see where it hits the string.
> That's what your boat draws. (well to be more precise measure from the scum
> line on each side to the intersection point on each string, add them
> together then divide by two).. In the end you'll just pick 5' and be
> happy. :)
>
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Larry Frank
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 8:36 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Draft
>
> We all would hope that the factory would give us correct information,
> however I have hull #246 and it is definitely a 4' 10" draft.
>
> Larry
> WindSwept
> C320 #246
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Randy Dewhirst
> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:40 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] 320 Draft
>
> When shopping for Catalina 320's I was given the following information from
> Catalina concerning the draft differences.
>
> First Production to Hull #280 - 4'-4" Draft (shallow gridpan bilge) Hull
> #281 thru Hull #846 - 4'-10" Draft Hull #847 on - 4'-4" Draft
>
> --
>
> Randy & Susan Dewhirst
> N4680 TImbercrest Drive East
> Onalaska, WI 54650
> (608) 781-7343
> redewhirst at gmail.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 20:35:12 -0400
> From: "Michael E. Mitch" <michael.eastwind at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Draft
> Message-ID:
> <CADBs9gRLnhC=r7MhdAJDpH9F67RcdipWKBj3zFr9WaoP=Ngyew at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Jeff,
> Reading you comments is my entertainment for the day.
> Thank you.
> Lady Eastwind #740
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
>> I still don't fully understand the concern with whether the draft is 4' 4"
>> or 4' 10". I suppose if you're on a glass smooth body of water and nobody
>> on board moves, you could plan a trip over some area of bottom that was as
>> level as a parking lot that is just slightly deeper than your keel. I say
>> if where you're going is even close to being 5' deep, you should consider
>> your plans carefully.
>>
>> When they ask what I draw, it's 5'. More or less depending on how much
>> beer, fuel, water, people, etc... :)
>>
>> I suspect this gets more to the heart of why the factory really doesn't
>> care
>> whether they give you an answer or not. The real answer is "it depends"
>> and
>> any answer they give is wrong. But there were some keel changes made which
>> change the length of the keel change slightly. But that doesn't
>> *necessarily* mean the boat draws more. If the new one is lighter, maybe
>> it
>> draws about the same, so to really find the answer for how much YOUR boat
>> draws, do this next time your boat is out of the water.
>>
>> Tape some string to your hull on each side of the boat near the keel. Tie
>> a bolt at the other end so it hangs down straight. Use another string or
>> board or something under the keel so you can see where it hits the string.
>> That's what your boat draws. (well to be more precise measure from the
>> scum
>> line on each side to the intersection point on each string, add them
>> together then divide by two).. In the end you'll just pick 5' and be
>> happy. :)
>>
>> -Jeff
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Larry Frank
>> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 8:36 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 320 Draft
>>
>> We all would hope that the factory would give us correct information,
>> however I have hull #246 and it is definitely a 4' 10" draft.
>>
>> Larry
>> WindSwept
>> C320 #246
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Randy
>> Dewhirst
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:40 PM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] 320 Draft
>>
>> When shopping for Catalina 320's I was given the following information from
>> Catalina concerning the draft differences.
>>
>> First Production to Hull #280 - 4'-4" Draft (shallow gridpan bilge) Hull
>> #281 thru Hull #846 - 4'-10" Draft Hull #847 on - 4'-4" Draft
>>
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>>
>> Randy & Susan Dewhirst
>> N4680 TImbercrest Drive East
>> Onalaska, WI 54650
>> (608) 781-7343
>> redewhirst at gmail.com
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