[C320-list] Buying a 1997 C320

[John Meyers]

Kim,

We bought our 1997 #406 about 12 years ago. This boat has always been in
the Great Lakes - no salt water.  We have not identified any major design
or construction problems. We replaced the hot water heater and hoses a few
years back when WE thought it was time and before the heater told us it was
time. I am all for preventative maintenance and thinking that within a year
we will replace all the hoses on the engine which has a little less than
1000 hours. No hose leaks now but I don't want any surprises.

We have no leaks to the bilge and it is normally bone dry after the shaft
packing decides to close up a few weeks after splash.

Standing rigging is still the original unless the PO changed it. We have it
checked by a rigger every couple years and all looks good.

We have a few minor mystery leaks on the windows.

We love the boat. But it takes maintenance.

If you have any questions please let me know.

John Meyers
Wind Chime 1997 #406
Muskegon, MI

On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 12:34 PM Kim Chapman <kim.chapman at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>    Hi there, I am seriously looking at buying a 1997 C320. I think the
>    hull number is 416...could be wrong.
>
>    I currently own a C400 which is used in the winter for cruising the
>    Bahamas and stored in Florida through the summer and fall.
>
>    Wondering if there are any common issues that I should be aware of
>    before handing over the cash for this little beautie ?
>
>    Thanks !
>
>    Kim Chapman
>    C400 #249
>    Quiescence
>
>    Potential owner of:
>    C320 #416
>    No Pressure
>    Lies in Toronto
>