[C320-list] Missing Aft Cabin Door

[Jack Brennan]

I understand the aesthetic issue but, as a practical matter, I've never closed the door in five years of ownership.

The only time it would be an issue is if you cruise with more than two people who are not close, which we never do.

The upside of an open door is air flow. Closing the door makes the aft Cabin stuffy.

Jack Brennan
Tierra Verde, Fl.

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-------- Original message --------
From: Allan Field via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 9/12/23 10:10 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Cc: Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Missing Aft Cabin Door

We had a C320 for 16 years, took the door off in the second year after
installing air conditioning, and never put it back on. The main reason is
that the A/C out was into the galley, the return at the foot of the aft
bunk where we slept, so we needed that unobstructed loop for airflow. The
new owners did put the door back on though. Perhaps the previous owner of
your boat still has the door?

Allan S. Field
SeaShadow - C387, #103 (previously C320 #808)
Columbia, MD


On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 8:20 PM Aaron Laskowski via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I recently purchased a '98 Catalina 320 and I didn't realize it right
> away, but the door to the aft cabin was removed and is missing. Not a huge
> deal, but it is just one of those things that will bother me to the end of
> days. Could anyone advise where I might be able to source a replacement
> door? Or am I going to have to fabricate a new one myself? Please share
> your thoughts. Thanks!
>
> Many thanks,
> Aaron Laskowski
> #497 Spirit in the Sky
> Long Island, NY
>