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

[Elan Krueger]

What about driving on the other side of the road? Does she handle that okay🤪. 

Thanks for the input. Confirms my thoughts. Now to find a boat!

Elan

Elan Krueger
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elankrueger

> On Jun 1, 2023, at 12:59 PM, Chris White via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 1 Jun 2023, at 13:52, Elan Krueger via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> 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
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