[C320-list] WARNING - My boat almost sunk!!

[Scott Thompson]

You might want to double check that. As I said, the class website is 
pretty clear that Mk II production started in October 2006. So does the 
Catalina Yachts website (see https://www.catalinayachts.com/about/). 
Furthermore, looking at your picture album on the website it is clear 
from a photo of the stern that you have the older style boarding ladder 
on your boat. The Mk II boats have a completely different setup for 
that. Take a look at the album for Tegwen #1141 for a photo of the Mk II 
boarding ladder. It folds into a slot under the swim platform. 
https://c320.org/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=2009042808564785

On 10/15/2019 12:19 PM, Diane Fowler wrote:
> my boat is hull #948, built in 2003, and it IS a mark II.
> Captain Diane Fowler, GRI, CRS, e-ProNautical Realty Group, Inc.
>
> Cell    239-850-4935        www.CapeCoralHomes.com
> A referral of a friend is the highest compliment!In a message dated 10/15/2019 12:13:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, surprise at thompson87.com writes:
>
> Harry, according to the class website the Mk II did not start production
> until 2006. It was certainly after 2003, since that's when I purchased
> my 1999 boat, and there were no Mk II's around then.
>
> Also, my recollection is that on my 1999 boat you can remove the panel
> below the V-berth shelf without removing the shelf itself or any of the
> trim. On my boat it was wedged in pretty tight and so difficult to
> remove even after taking out the screws.  I had to insert something thin
> into the crack at one edge to start to pry it out. I've had just the
> lower panel out twice dealing with windlass issues.
>
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653 (1999)
>
>
> On 10/14/2019 11:29 PM, Harry Juris wrote:
>> John,
>>
>> John, you may be correct as I believe the MK II came out in 1999 and a
>> change was made to the anchor locker to make it smaller and the v-berth
>> larger. However it would be worth it to be sure. Until we removed all the
>> paneling forward of the v-berth, the hose could not be seen. I would point
>> out though that your description sounds exactly like mine and since the
>> drain is in the bottom of the locket and the overboard discharge is on the
>> side. Something must connect them.
>>
>> As I said above, removing the paneling was a pain. First the moldings at the
>> top on either side of the V-berth must be removed. Then remove the 4 screws
>> holding the shelf in place. Then the panel forward of the berth can be
>> removed (also held by screws). I guess, before I did that (If my boat was
>> not in danger) I would call Warren Tandy at the factory in Florida to check.
>>

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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653