[C320-list] Wing vs Fin

[Dick Walker]

Super!

Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Jul 24, 2015, at 14:03, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Dick,
> 
> We relocated our C320 from San Diego to Seattle a couple of years ago.  However, we have a second home in Ocean Beach and are there monthly.  At times, I wish our C320 was back in SD, but with the San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands, moving our boat back to our first home in the Seattle area was a good choice too.  
> 
> In fact, right now we are in Victoria BC after a rambunctious crossing of the Strait of Juan de Fuca earlier this week.  The currents combined with opposing winds here in the PNW are something that should be watched closely and respected fully!
> 
> I will be at the 2016 Regatta hoping to catch a ride on someone else's C320 unless I convince my wife to relocate the boat to SD. 
> 
> Thanks for the reminder.  I'll put those dates on our calendar!
> 
> Dave
> 
> Dave Swanson
> S/V Emily Ann
> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
> Mukilteo, Washington
> 
> 
>> On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:09 PM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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>> David I hope you will be here for the 2016 Regatta at Coronado YC ; 9-11 September 2016
>> 
>> If any on the list have questions please contact me,
>> 
>> If you are planning to come drop me an email
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> Dick Walker
>> C-320 #687. WindWalker II
>> 740 Olive Ave.
>> Coronado ,CA 92118
>> 619.435.8986
>> 
>> Dickwalker at att.net
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 16, 2015, at 14:29, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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