[C320-list] Missing Aft Cabin Door

[David Wellerstein]

Our v-berth door was removed when we bought the boat but I wouldn’t mind having it back.  Ours is a ’94 so if someone has one to sell, hit me up!  :)

“Dream Catcher” #118 — Alameda CA

David Wellerstein | dwellers at mac.com | 925.301.6581 (m)

> On Sep 13, 2023, at 12:55 PM, Angus Henderson via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> While I have had no issue with the aft cabin door, I removed the forward cabin door as soon as I bought the boat. I was wondering where other owners had removed it also. 
> I use the V berth entirely for storage. 
> Gus 
> #999
> Georgian Bay 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 13, 2023, at 3:43 PM, Steve Weinstein via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>>  Just a suggestion here, but there isn't much privacy on a boat our size anyway.  So how about hanging a fabric curtain in the doorway and hold it out of the way to one side with a cloth sash.  That will allow for ventilation and give some privacy.  I can't wait to hear what the factory would want for a replacement door.  I keep that door open all the time and it's a tight squeeze getting in and out of the cabin with the door there.  Not a bad idea to just remove it.  Might have to do that.
>> Steve Weinstein"Vega" 2000 C320 #722
>> 
>>   On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 03:22:40 PM EDT, Aaron Laskowski via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
>> 
>> It just so happens that I was researching installing an AC unit is how I noticed. It was my intent to install a louvred vent in the door for airflow, when I realized it wasn't there! 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Allan Field via C320-list
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:08 PM
>> 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
>>> 
>>