[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 4383, Issue 1
Richard Wotruba
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Sat Feb 18 13:47:29 PST 2023
Yes agree still sailing at 82 friend and self 86
Keep”go ing”,daily walks,broccoli,drink red wine,do push away , be thankful, have fun, enjoy loved ones🙏💕🍷🏃♂️🏋️♀️☘️ In Hoc Signo Vinces go Crusaders
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> 1. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Allan Field)
> 2. Gas spring for port cockpit locker (Greg Arnold)
> 3. Re: Gas spring for port cockpit locker (Ade Bateman)
> 4. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Jack Brennan)
> 5. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Diane Fowler)
> 6. Re: Gas spring for port cockpit locker (Michael Leschisin)
> 7. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Jack Brennan)
> 8. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Danny Jensen)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:08:02 -0500
> From: Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
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> Sailors don't get old. They just get a little dingy... (I know, big groan)
> Allan S. Field
>
>
>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 11:35 AM Mike Shetter via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> "You don't stop sailing when you get old ... You get old when you stop
>> sailing!"
>>
>> Age 77 and going strong.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>> Diane Fowler via C320-list
>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:51 AM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>
>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>
>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>
>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>
>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>
>> 239-850-4935
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until
>> 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to
>> swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off
>> and on a boat.
>>>
>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let
>> the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>
>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a
>> week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good
>> considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get
>> down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:33:48 -0800
> From: Greg Arnold <greg-arnold at gmx.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
> Message-ID: <72adbbb2-e418-0de6-b876-afb0f5635e71 at gmx.com>
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>
> Back in 2018, there was a group discussion about the installation of a
> gas strut to hold open the big port cockpit locker:
>
> https://groups.google.com/g/c320-list/c/M9yejIDOXHs/m/IFpnCXZBCAAJ
>
> According to that discussion, Neil Kornblatt (who did this installation)
> was going to publish an article with photos. Does anyone know where I
> can find his article, or have Neil's email?
>
> In the 2018 thread, Neil indicated that he used a 40 pound strut that
> was 12" compressed and 20" extended.? Neil thought that a 60 pound strut
> would be better.? I can find that strut on Amazon
> (tinyurl.com/4zv3auzz), and presumably elsewhere.
>
> What I need are photos or description of how the strut was mounted in
> the locker.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
> 2005 C-320 #1054
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:01:59 +0000
> From: Ade Bateman <ade.bateman at outlook.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
> Message-ID:
> <CO3P220MB07683AC0DD1E66A1F9CA5823E2A69 at CO3P220MB0768.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
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>
> Hi Greg,
>
> I think this is what you are looking for: https://c320.org/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=203
>
> Ade.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Greg Arnold via C320-list
> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:34 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Cc: Greg Arnold <greg-arnold at gmx.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>
>
> Back in 2018, there was a group discussion about the installation of a gas strut to hold open the big port cockpit locker:
>
> https://groups.google.com/g/c320-list/c/M9yejIDOXHs/m/IFpnCXZBCAAJ
>
> According to that discussion, Neil Kornblatt (who did this installation) was going to publish an article with photos. Does anyone know where I can find his article, or have Neil's email?
>
> In the 2018 thread, Neil indicated that he used a 40 pound strut that was 12" compressed and 20" extended.? Neil thought that a 60 pound strut would be better.? I can find that strut on Amazon (tinyurl.com/4zv3auzz), and presumably elsewhere.
>
> What I need are photos or description of how the strut was mounted in the locker.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
> 2005 C-320 #1054
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:08:36 +0000
> From: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
> Message-ID:
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>
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>
> Hi Diane:
>
> Did you survive Ian OK? If I remember correctly, it would have struck close to you.
>
> I saw a 320 on the Ian salvage list the other day. Apparently victim of a sinking. I hope it wasn't yours.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Date: 2/17/23 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>
> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>
> Sailing keeps us young.
>
> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>
> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>
> 239-850-4935
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off and on a boat.
>>
>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>
>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>
>>
>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
>>
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:12:55 -0500
> From: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
> Message-ID: <8FCE1124-1A1A-4BCD-8D9A-760A9750098F at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> My boat survived! Port side chewed down to fiberglass mat, but all fixed now! $20,000 to make her pretty.
>
> I wrote article about it- will be in next Mainsheet magazine.
>
> Taking her to the Keys most of March. Then, up by you late April. Thank God for Geico!!
>
> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>
> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>
> 239-850-4935
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 18, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> ?
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>
>> Hi Diane:
>>
>> Did you survive Ian OK? If I remember correctly, it would have struck close to you.
>>
>> I saw a 320 on the Ian salvage list the other day. Apparently victim of a sinking. I hope it wasn't yours.
>>
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Date: 2/17/23 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>
>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>
>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>
>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>
>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>
>> 239-850-4935
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off and on a boat.
>>>
>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>
>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:17:01 -0600
> From: Michael Leschisin <mleschisin at imagestudios.com>
> To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
> Message-ID: <7ADA542C-FCDC-430D-AC13-086597CF0D83 at imagestudios.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Has anyone found a gas strut solution for the frig? lid?
>
> I lost a fingernail and nearly a finger tip last summer when trying to open it with wet hands. I tried the friction hinges from Gem Lux but their match for the existing hinges have 40 inch pounds of friction. It is so much that I could not get the lid to completely close and I was a little alarmed at how much force was being put on just a few shallow screw in the counter top.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated,
>
>
> Michael Leschisin
>
> Wild Blue Yonder
> C320 #995
> Menominee, MI
>
> ____________________________________________________
>
>> On Feb 18, 2023, at 1:01 PM, Ade Bateman via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Greg,
>>
>> I think this is what you are looking for: https://c320.org/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=203
>>
>> Ade.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Greg Arnold via C320-list
>> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:34 AM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Greg Arnold <greg-arnold at gmx.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>>
>>
>> Back in 2018, there was a group discussion about the installation of a gas strut to hold open the big port cockpit locker:
>>
>> https://groups.google.com/g/c320-list/c/M9yejIDOXHs/m/IFpnCXZBCAAJ
>>
>> According to that discussion, Neil Kornblatt (who did this installation) was going to publish an article with photos. Does anyone know where I can find his article, or have Neil's email?
>>
>> In the 2018 thread, Neil indicated that he used a 40 pound strut that was 12" compressed and 20" extended. Neil thought that a 60 pound strut would be better. I can find that strut on Amazon (tinyurl.com/4zv3auzz), and presumably elsewhere.
>>
>> What I need are photos or description of how the strut was mounted in the locker.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg
>> 2005 C-320 #1054
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:53:42 +0000
> From: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
> Message-ID:
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>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Good to hear.
>
> We were going to the Bahamas, but decided this was the year to head north instead after realizing how few fun stops remained between here and Marathon after Ian.
>
> We're going to Crystal River, Cedar Key and several other stops on the way to Apalachicola Bay. Maybe up to Panama City. Lots of kayaking with manatees.
>
> I'm still in mourning for Bonita Bill's in Fort Myers Beach.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Date: 2/18/23 2:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>
> My boat survived! Port side chewed down to fiberglass mat, but all fixed now! $20,000 to make her pretty.
>
> I wrote article about it- will be in next Mainsheet magazine.
>
> Taking her to the Keys most of March. Then, up by you late April. Thank God for Geico!!
>
> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>
> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>
> 239-850-4935
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 18, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> ?
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>
>> Hi Diane:
>>
>> Did you survive Ian OK? If I remember correctly, it would have struck close to you.
>>
>> I saw a 320 on the Ian salvage list the other day. Apparently victim of a sinking. I hope it wasn't yours.
>>
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Date: 2/17/23 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>
>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>
>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>
>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>
>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>
>> 239-850-4935
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off and on a boat.
>>>
>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>
>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:19:21 -0800
> From: Danny Jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
> Message-ID: <70AAD740-3FD2-4EAC-A692-357E19E5F6DD at jensenshouse.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Allen,
> You have helped me with several major changes on my boat. Your advice lives on ! Thanks
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 17, 2023, at 6:09 PM, Allan Field via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> ?Sailors don't get old. They just get a little dingy... (I know, big groan)
>> Allan S. Field
>>
>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 11:35 AM Mike Shetter via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> "You don't stop sailing when you get old ... You get old when you stop
>>> sailing!"
>>>
>>> Age 77 and going strong.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>>> Diane Fowler via C320-list
>>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:51 AM
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>>
>>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>>
>>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>>
>>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>>
>>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>>
>>> 239-850-4935
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until
>>> 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to
>>> swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off
>>> and on a boat.
>>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let
>>> the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a
>>> week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good
>>> considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get
>>> down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for
>>> Windows
>>>
>>>
>>>
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