[C320-list] The value of the C320 International Association

[Dean Vermeire]

Hey folks,

I've joined a couple of groups on Facebook that represent 320 owners and 
Catalina owners in general.  Those are nice, friendly groups with lots 
of pictures.  Many of you are also members of those groups.

However, I just want to reiterate that the Catalina 320 International 
Association, with its email list, web site, library of technical 
articles, and subscription to the Mainsheet magazine are invaluable.  
Worth much, much more than the annual membership fee.

There are many people on the list who are just waiting to jump in and 
offer help on so many subjects that can be really specific to the 320, 
or even particular model years or hull numbers.  For many of us who do 
not have decent marine services in our area and are forced to do 
everything themselves, we just really could not get along without this 
community.

While I'm at it, I want to send a big "Thank You" to Kenneth Bousum, one 
of our members.  I posted an plea for guidance on a handheld remote for 
my VHF that is no longer in production or support.  I got plenty of 
feedback from others, but Kenneth really stepped up.  He sold me his 
remote, which he had not been using. He did not have to, and he probably 
could have sold it for more on eBay.  But, he sold it to a fellow 320 
owner.  He saved me a ton of rewiring work that I would have had to do 
otherwise.  He is a great example of how sailors, in general, and 320 
owners, in particular, take care of one another.

So, don't be shy.  If there is an email that you can add something to, 
let 'er rip.  Don't sit on the sidelines.

Dean Vermeire

Moonstruck II (#847)