[C320-list] Launching "We Go Now"

[Warren Updike]

I'm sure you will go through the obvious items (batteries, etc) You don't mention the reason for your concern so I assume it is caution after a winter layup and the anxiety of having to deal with an immediate sea trial. 
As the Hull History seems no longer to be available on the C320 website, I don't know which engine you have or if it has glow plugs. In any event, here is a procedure I follow when starting the engine for the first time each season: shut-off fuel, crank engine for 10 seconds, this starts the oil moving through valves and cylinders and warms up the cylinders a bit. Then, start as you would normally. 
Older engines with lower compression ratios used glow plugs to warm the cylinders. Newer, high compression engines, supposedly don't need them.
BTW, on the website hull roster, #361 is still listed to Paul Weikel. 
Where on Middle River will "We Go Now" be slipped? We are in Maryland Marina on Frog Mortar Creek and now have 4 320's.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk Mueller [mailto:kirkm753 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 9:23 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Launching "We Go Now"

Good morning all,

As some of you might know the reason I did not run to continue in my
position as Commodore is that circumstances dictate that I sell "We Go Now"
 Our bylaws stipulate that board members must be Catalina 320 owners.  I
will still be lurking around as an Associate Member.

"We Go Now" will be"splashed" on Monday the 10th for it's sea trial. With
the expectation of a great sea trial the boat will head to its new home on
the middle river area of the Chesapeake.  My question to the members is
although I have owned this boat for four years this is first time I will
recommissioned the boat after its winter storage on the hard. My biggest
concern is getting on the boat on the 10th for the sea trial and not being
able to start the engine.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to pre-start
items that might help with the initial engine start?

Any comments and or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kirk Mueller
"We Go Now" #361
Haven Harbour Marina
Rock Hall, Md.