[C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for options (Planning a winter project)

[Chris Burti]

The last time I checked on prices from Zarcor, the website said that they
were no longer making them for the Mk I series 320...not sure why, but if
you are a Mk I Owner, check carefully on that question.

CB,Commitment, #867

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC


On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 8:24 AM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:

> I agree with Rick.
>
> We bought the Zarcor doors without the extra inserts, since we mostly are
> in our slip with the Air Conditioner running when not out sailing.  I also
> use the hatch boards when away from the boat for any length of time.
>
> The Zarcor doors really are nice.
> Dean
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf Of Rick
> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 7:14 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for
> options (Planning a winter project)
>
> Scott,
> Zarcor doors is the way to go for convenience and ownership value. Look
> for boat show specials or contact Zarcor directly to learn when the sale
> prices are available. Recommend the various inserts and the pouch to store
> the doors and inserts. We still use the hatch boards when away from the
> boat for more than a day away and winter storage. The doors are easily
> removed when sailing. So much more convenient at dock side or at anchor.
> Only regret is not having installed the doors earlier. Kind of like heat/ac
> installation or portable generators, enhances the enjoyment of our total
> boat investment.
> Rick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf Of Scott Westwood
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 10:12 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for options
> (Planning a winter project)
>
>  Does anybody have pics of how they built/replaced the 3 boards with
> doors?  I see some pics on the website of final results but not how-to's.
> Looks simple enough but I'm lazy and want to plagiarize and not re-invent
> the wheel.
> Thanks,
> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C
> (919)-618-7185
>
>
>