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

[Dean Vermeire]

The only reference I found on their web site is the line on the order form for a deposit on stainless steel hatch guides, which says only for MK II Catalinas.  From that, I'd guess the doors are still available for a MK I, but they don't have stainless hatch guides to exchange.  So, the purchaser could possibly send the hatch guides to Zarcor to have the hinges mounted, or the purchaser could drill the guides and mount the hinges.

If anyone is interested, I still have the original hatch guides that I replaced when installing the Zarcor doors on hull #847.  Let me know if you need them.

Dean Vermeire
Moonstruck II (#847)

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 8:04 AM
To: 320
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for options (Planning a winter project)

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
>
>
>