[C320-list] Wing vs Fin

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John,

We have a fin keel C320.  We live in both San Diego and Seattle area and have sailed our C320 in both places.  We currently keep the boat in Seattle.  

There is a serialized list of C320's on the C320 owners website. I believe that list shows whether or not the boat is a fin or wing keel.  You may be able to get a sense of production quantities from that list.   Also search the sailboat and cruisers forums about wing vs fin keel Catalina sailboats and I am sure you will find a lot of input there as well. 

I understand that the fin keel will point a little higher than a wing keel.  Makes sense when considering the lift that a fin keel generates compared to a traditional crushing boat lead bulb wing keel. 

We have been really happy with our C320 fin keel in both SD, SoCal and Catalina Island sailing as well as sailing in Puget Sound, the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. It is the perfect boat for us. 

Dave 

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 Catalina 320 Mk II
No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington

> On Jul 16, 2015, at 1:04 PM, John Eddy <johneddy123 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I am in the market for a C-320 fin keel. There are a number of 320's on
> yachtworld, but most are the wing keel version. Can anyone tell me how many
> of each were built? It appears the fin was the *option* according to what I
> can gather from "the Google"... Can anyone assist?
> 
> We're in the Pacific NW so skinny water not a concern...has anyone owned
> both versions? I know the race vs cruising argument but I DO like
> performance.
> 
> Thanks all,
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> John