[C320-list] Looking to purchase a 320: model years to avoid?

[Chris White]

Elan 
I have owned my Catalina 320 #449 from 1997 for 23 years (in the UK).
There are a few issues but nothing major.
I have had a navigation pod fitted and navigation upgrade.
When buying check out what upgrades have been done: navigation, engine, sails.
If the boat has been well looked after there should be records of everything.
It’s a great sailing boat, with very good accommodation, strongly built, and quite easy to maintain.
I love this boat and would not change her for anything else.
I’ve clocked up a lot of miles over the years, on a long run with a fair wind she sails like a dream.
Chris White
Yacht Dandy 
Poole
UK

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> On 1 Jun 2023, at 13:52, Elan Krueger via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi, I am currently in the market for a 320, having narrowed my search down from several options. I’ve owned several (3) boats before so I have some experience. My question is: are there any model years to avoid? I see there have been some changes over the years. 
> 
> I’m in the Annapolis, MD, USA area if anyone is looking to sell👍
> 
> Thanks for allowing me to join the group!
> 
> Elan
> 
> Elan Krueger
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/elankrueger