[C320-list] Mast Plate / Compression post - 2007 Mark II

[Steven Snyder]

Jim,

I note that you indicate your boat is a Mark II. I own hull # 1101 and was
curious about where it was in the Mark II run. Spoke with the factory and
they researched the hull number. There is a handwritten log of the 320
hulls. It indicates the first 320 built in FL was # 1074. It was the
original configuration, as were the next 23 hulls. They told me the first
MK II was hull #1098.

Did you perhaps mistype your hull number? What is your HIN number? Not
saying your hull is not a Mark II, just that it is not what I was told by
the factory.

Steve Snyder
Windcatcher, Hull # 1101
Norfolk, VA


On Sun, May 7, 2023 at 9:34 AM James Ingle via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Looking for some guidance on how to remove the mast plate on an 07’ Mark
> II (hull #1092) I contacted Catalina and they indicated that the mast plate
> is not part of the compression post, it simply rest on top of it. I have
> worked on removing the 5200 for several hours and have been able to lightly
> insert some plastic wedges around 3 sides of the plate and put roughly 1/8
> - 1/4” clearance in some areas. The plate however seems bound in the middle
> to the post and doesn’t seem to be budging. I checked the post down in the
> keel and it moves freely so If they are “one piece”, I would expect a
> little movement. There is some plastic trim on the compression post at the
> headliner joint which isn’t coming out easily, I’m not sure whether that
> could be part of the issue?
> I have seen some documentation on the website of this done on an older
> boat with pics and all. I’m not sure if things changed over the years? If
> anyone has been down this  path and could offer some guidance it would be
> appreciated.
> Thank You - Jim Ingle - Rochester NY

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