[C320-list] Downsize

[John morrison]

I have owned #574 since 2009 and this is a great boat, ideal below decks for the wife and I and we’ve had other couples on board for up to a week, they didn’t complain about the V berth but it is a little tight. The Yanmar engine is powerful enough to get 5 to 6 kts in a seaway. If you do any big water sailing at all the sail boat is much more comfortable in heavy seas, than a trawler do to the stabilizing effect of the keel, and reduced sail. We have friends with a trawler who won’t venture out in seas that we will. Trawlers do have their advantages depending on the type of boating you do.
JEM 73 years
1999#574
> On Jan 26, 2019, at 10:58 PM, <cdickhut2 at aol.com> <cdickhut2 at aol.com> wrote:
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> We have enjoyed our 320 since 200. Traveled the Erie Canal and South on the ICW to Charleston SC from Buffalo NY.. Easy to sail and handle single handed. Plenty of room below decks.  Aft stateroom is comfortable with good ventilation. All in all very happy with my 320
> Captain Chuck DickhutUSCG Licensed CaptainS/V ObsessionCatalina 320 #114 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: danb70341 <danb70341 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Cc: c320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sat, Jan 26, 2019 9:54 pm
> Subject: [C320-list] Downsize
> 
> After sailing hunter 376 and especially enjoying comfort at dock with this boat, I am now considering downsizing due to my age(75).
> 
> I am considering the 320 Catalina . Any comments on easy sailing and cabin comfort?
> Maybe time for Trawler?
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jan 26, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Dave Cushman <ittips99 at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Leaking portlights for sure would be one source. After changing the Lewmars I have had no issues. Also check to see there are no leaks in the fresh water system under the galley sink. I had a dripping fitting from the pressure water near the hot water heater that contributed to a nuisance water in the bilge, but once I changed a few things it was all good and tight.
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>> Good  luck.
>> 
>> Dave
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>> It Tips #631
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