[C320-list] New video on YouTube about Catalina

[David Nolte via C320-list]

It’s more about Catalina’s impact upon sailing. No new news.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNJEoMjToq4

If the link doesn’t work just search this title on YouTube.

Goodbye Catalina The End of America’s Favorite Sailboat Brand


David Nolte
Beach House 0004
Near Annapolis




David Nolte

[Bill Culbertson via C320-list]

Good news everyone! 
When Michael Reardon bought and subsequently destroyed Catalina yachts, he did NOT buy the Catalina Yacht Store which is co-run by Holly Hannah, a long time Catalina employee. When Jim Holder retired as editor of Mainsheet a couple years ago and Catalina took it over, Holly was our contact for submitting articles and she handled publishing of the magazine. 
Recently, Holly reached out to find out if there was enough interest among the Associations to continue publishing an online only version of Mainsheet. She is willing to take this on if there is enough financial support from the various Associations to cover the cost. We volunteered our typical quarterly Mainsheet expense to the project. 
She got back to me recently, that the project is a go, invoiced me for our contribution, and I paid it.
The first issue will be March 2026. 
 -billC320IA Secretary/Treasurer Harmony #859

[Diane Fowler via C320-list]

So sad.... I owned both a 36' and now a 32'.

Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

Entrepreneur / REALTOR®
Experience Real Estate Group, LLC
[1]https://dianefowler.eresuccess.com

Cell/Text: (239) 850-4935
[2]dian...@aol.com
"A referral of your friend is the greatest compliment anyone can give
me."

On Feb 3, 2026, at 11:19 AM, David Nolte via C320-list
<c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

It’s more about Catalina’s impact upon sailing. No new news.

References

1. https://dianefowler.eresuccess.com/
2. mailto:dian...@aol.com

[Diane Fowler via C320-list]

Excellent news!! Thank you, Holly.

Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

Entrepreneur / REALTOR®
Experience Real Estate Group, LLC
[1]https://dianefowler.eresuccess.com

Cell/Text: (239) 850-4935
[2]dian...@aol.com
"A referral of your friend is the greatest compliment anyone can give
me."

On Feb 3, 2026, at 8:20 PM, Bill Culbertson via C320-list
<c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

 Good news everyone!

[Charles Martin via C320-list]

Has anyone ever considered a collective offer by essentially all Catalina
boat owners to buy Catalina Yachts? The owners could become the owner --
like an employee owned business but owner owned.

Just curious if this is even a thing.

Best,
Chip Martin, Ph.D.
S/V Bonaventure, C320 Sail No. 767
chipr...@gmail.com

[bruceheyman via C320-list]

I love this idea.   What are the chances of us talking Gerry Douglas into returning to help us stand it up?Very best,BruceSomerset, San Pedro CA

[Teddy Clausen via C320-list]

Thanks that is great news.
Regards
Teddy
Cool Change 294

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1. Re: Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors (Dan Winsor)
2. Re: Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors (Dan Winsor)
3. Your C320 Association is alive and well (Bill Culbertson)
4. Re: Mainsheet - Good News (Bill Culbertson)
5. Re: Your C320 Association is alive and well (Dave Hupe)
6. Re: Mainsheet - Good News (Karl Krueger)
7. Re: Your C320 Association is alive and well (John Cheek)
8. Re: Mainsheet - Good News (bruceheyman)
9. Re: Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors (jason reynolds)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:40:38 -0500
From: Dan Winsor <dandw...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Cc: "c320-...@lists.catalina320.com"
<c320...@lists.catalina320.com>, Dave Hupe <hoop...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors
Message-ID:
<CAGij09MxsjoPDUjXqLFPnPxU...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hi Dave, just did it last fall. Straight up ez, just use two
wrenches on
fuel connections. Bought the 3 pack of Perkins label injectors.
Started
right up but ill have to tell you next summer.
One of the very few boat jobs that took less time than expected and
left me
whistling.
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 14:35 Dave Hupe via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hi Everyone-
> I don't have a "problem" with my 1993/4 Perkins M30 injectors but
suspect
> they should be replaced or serviced. I have never done anything
with them
> since buying our boat in 2017 and don't know the history before me
> regarding them. I always add Diesel Kleen with new fuel which I
understand
> helps keep injectors clean. However, I replaced my engine mounts
this past
> year and aligned my shaft which reduced some engine vibration.
Then I
> "pegged" my throttle and eventually got some smoke (black) at the
highest
> speed which makes me wonder about my injectors. Normally I run at
about
> 2500 rpm and get +6 knots easily, so I don't push it harder.
> I know I can remove and get my existing injectors checked/serviced
> locally. It is possible I could get away with a low service cost
that way
> (but also could get hit with parts costs). Parts4Engines in United
Kingdom
> offers complete new injectors at $81 each
>
https://parts4engines.com/en-us/collections/perkins-perama-m30-parts
/products/perkins-m30-injector
> or just a replacement nozzle at $77 each
>
https://parts4engines.com/en-us/collections/perkins-perama-m30-parts
/products/perkins-perama-m30-injector-nozzle
> They say that the nozzle is the only wearing component so
replacing only
> it can reduce cost. However, the nozzle alone used to be priced a
good bit
> less, so the difference now doesn't seem to make sense (seems like
I should
> buy the full nozzles instead (only $12 more for 3 injectors).
> Does anyone have direct experience replacing M30 injectors
themselves
> ..... any advice about the way to go????
> Thanks, Dave Hupe 1994 C320 #32
> Holland, MI
>
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:40:38 -0500
From: Dan Winsor <dandw...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Cc: "c320-...@lists.catalina320.com"
<c320...@lists.catalina320.com>, Dave Hupe <hoop...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors
Message-ID:
<CAGij09MxsjoPDUjXqLFPnPxU...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hi Dave, just did it last fall. Straight up ez, just use two
wrenches on
fuel connections. Bought the 3 pack of Perkins label injectors.
Started
right up but ill have to tell you next summer.
One of the very few boat jobs that took less time than expected and
left me
whistling.
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 14:35 Dave Hupe via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hi Everyone-
> I don't have a "problem" with my 1993/4 Perkins M30 injectors but
suspect
> they should be replaced or serviced. I have never done anything
with them
> since buying our boat in 2017 and don't know the history before me
> regarding them. I always add Diesel Kleen with new fuel which I
understand
> helps keep injectors clean. However, I replaced my engine mounts
this past
> year and aligned my shaft which reduced some engine vibration.
Then I
> "pegged" my throttle and eventually got some smoke (black) at the
highest
> speed which makes me wonder about my injectors. Normally I run at
about
> 2500 rpm and get +6 knots easily, so I don't push it harder.
> I know I can remove and get my existing injectors checked/serviced
> locally. It is possible I could get away with a low service cost
that way
> (but also could get hit with parts costs). Parts4Engines in United
Kingdom
> offers complete new injectors at $81 each
>
https://parts4engines.com/en-us/collections/perkins-perama-m30-parts
/products/perkins-m30-injector
> or just a replacement nozzle at $77 each
>
https://parts4engines.com/en-us/collections/perkins-perama-m30-parts
/products/perkins-perama-m30-injector-nozzle
> They say that the nozzle is the only wearing component so
replacing only
> it can reduce cost. However, the nozzle alone used to be priced a
good bit
> less, so the difference now doesn't seem to make sense (seems like
I should
> buy the full nozzles instead (only $12 more for 3 injectors).
> Does anyone have direct experience replacing M30 injectors
themselves
> ..... any advice about the way to go????
> Thanks, Dave Hupe 1994 C320 #32
> Holland, MI
>
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 22:00:42 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bill Culbertson <billc...@yahoo.com>
To: "c320...@catalina320.com" <c320...@catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Your C320 Association is alive and well
Message-ID: <1913126945.4711...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Catalina Associations have always been independent but loosely
connected to Catalina Yachts.? We have been supported and encouraged
by Catalina Yachts.? But now in the aftermath of Michael Reardon's
carnage, this loose connection is more important than ever.??
Our C320 Association remains strong, independent, and thriving, We
have no intention of changing that.??
Bill CulbertsonC320IA Secretary/TreasurerHarmony #859
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 22:03:01 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bill Culbertson <billc...@yahoo.com>
To: "c320...@catalina320.com" <c320...@catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mainsheet - Good News
Message-ID: <1766221552.4783...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Nothing.? I will submit a list of email addresses to Holly from our
Membership records.?-bill
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:24:57 AM EST, Leonard Hooks
via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
What do we need to do?
Leonard Hooks
#856
Soli Deo Gloria
> On Feb 3, 2026, at 10:30?PM, David Wellerstein via C320-list
<c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> ?Nicely done! Thank you!!
>
> David
> C320 ?Dream Catcher?
>
>> On Feb 3, 2026, at 5:02?PM, Bill Culbertson via C320-list
<c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>
>> ?Good news everyone!

>> When Michael Reardon bought and subsequently destroyed Catalina
yachts, he did NOT buy the Catalina Yacht Store which is co-run by
Holly Hannah, a long time Catalina employee. When Jim Holder retired
as editor of Mainsheet a couple years ago and Catalina took it over,
Holly was our contact for submitting articles and she handled
publishing of the magazine.
>> Recently, Holly reached out to find out if there was enough
interest among the Associations to continue publishing an online
only version of Mainsheet. She is willing to take this on if there
is enough financial support from the various Associations to cover
the cost. We volunteered our typical quarterly Mainsheet expense to
the project.
>> She got back to me recently, that the project is a go, invoiced
me for our contribution, and I paid it.
>> The first issue will be March 2026.

------------------------------
Message: 5
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 23:19:16 +0000 (UTC)
From: Dave Hupe <hoop...@yahoo.com>
To: C320...@Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Your C320 Association is alive and well
Message-ID: <195574497.50480...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Excellent!? A great thing.....
Dave Hupe
1994 C320 #33
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM, Bill Culbertson via
C320-list<c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote: ? Catalina
Associations have always been independent but loosely connected to
Catalina Yachts.? We have been supported and encouraged by Catalina
Yachts.? But now in the aftermath of Michael Reardon's carnage, this
loose connection is more important than ever.??
Our C320 Association remains strong, independent, and thriving, We
have no intention of changing that.??
Bill CulbertsonC320IA Secretary/TreasurerHarmony #859

------------------------------
Message: 6
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:56:09 -0600
From: Karl Krueger <smooth...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mainsheet - Good News
Message-ID:
<CAPxv8bWE486fzAgKS1=9VmYYmK7TN4ysoa...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Thank you.
Mainsheet is a valuable magazine.
Karl Krueger
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 4:05?PM Bill Culbertson via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Nothing. I will submit a list of email addresses to Holly from
our
> Membership records. -bill
> On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:24:57 AM EST, Leonard
Hooks via
> C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> What do we need to do?
>
>
>
> Leonard Hooks
> #856
>
> Soli Deo Gloria
>
> > On Feb 3, 2026, at 10:30?PM, David Wellerstein via C320-list <
> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > ?Nicely done! Thank you!!
> >
> > David
> > C320 ?Dream Catcher?
> >
> >> On Feb 3, 2026, at 5:02?PM, Bill Culbertson via C320-list <
> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Good news everyone!

> >> When Michael Reardon bought and subsequently destroyed Catalina
yachts,
> he did NOT buy the Catalina Yacht Store which is co-run by Holly
Hannah, a
> long time Catalina employee. When Jim Holder retired as editor of
Mainsheet
> a couple years ago and Catalina took it over, Holly was our
contact for
> submitting articles and she handled publishing of the magazine.
> >> Recently, Holly reached out to find out if there was enough
interest
> among the Associations to continue publishing an online only
version of
> Mainsheet. She is willing to take this on if there is enough
financial
> support from the various Associations to cover the cost. We
volunteered our
> typical quarterly Mainsheet expense to the project.
> >> She got back to me recently, that the project is a go, invoiced
me for
> our contribution, and I paid it.
> >> The first issue will be March 2026.
>
>

--
Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI,
RE/MAX Lakeside Realty
Phone - 414-322-6541
Have a smooth sailing day.....
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:16:17 -0500
From: John Cheek <jchee...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Your C320 Association is alive and well
Message-ID:
<CAGb9=+v+BZxR-i-fEBotO4hwrp0G...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Most excellent!!
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 6:22?PM Dave Hupe via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Excellent! A great thing.....
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 #33
>
> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
>
> On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM, Bill Culbertson via C320-list<
> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote: Catalina Associations
have
> always been independent but loosely connected to Catalina Yachts.
We have
> been supported and encouraged by Catalina Yachts. But now in the
aftermath
> of Michael Reardon's carnage, this loose connection is more
important than
> ever.
> Our C320 Association remains strong, independent, and thriving, We
have no
> intention of changing that.
> Bill CulbertsonC320IA Secretary/TreasurerHarmony #859
>
>
------------------------------
Message: 8
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 02:38:55 +0000 (UTC)
From: bruceheyman <bruce...@cox.net>
To: "c320...@catalina320.com" <c320...@catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mainsheet - Good News
Message-ID: <568158687.56142...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I love this idea.? ?What are the chances of us talking Gerry Douglas

into returning to help us stand it up?Very best,BruceSomerset, San
Pedro CA
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 05:26:02 AM PST, Charles
Martin via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
Has anyone ever considered a collective offer by essentially all
Catalina
boat owners to buy Catalina Yachts? The owners could become the
owner --
like an employee owned business but owner owned.
Just curious if this is even a thing.
Best,
Chip Martin, Ph.D.
S/V Bonaventure, C320 Sail No. 767
chipr...@gmail.com

On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 7:40?AM Diane Fowler via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>? ? Excellent news!!? Thank you, Holly.
>
>? ? Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>
>? ? Entrepreneur / REALTOR?
>? ? Experience Real Estate Group, LLC
>? ? [1]https://dianefowler.eresuccess.com
>
>? ? Cell/Text: (239) 850-4935
>? ? [2]dian...@aol.com
>? ? "A referral of your friend is the greatest compliment anyone
can give
>? ? me."
>
>? ? ? On Feb 3, 2026, at 8:20?PM, Bill Culbertson via C320-list
>? ? ? <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
>? ? ? Good news everyone!
>? ? When Michael Reardon bought and subsequently destroyed Catalina
yachts,
>? ? he did NOT buy the Catalina Yacht Store which is co-run by
Holly
>? ? Hannah, a long time Catalina employee. When Jim Holder retired
as
>? ? editor of Mainsheet a couple years ago and Catalina took it
over, Holly
>? ? was our contact for submitting articles and she handled
publishing of
>? ? the magazine.
>? ? Recently, Holly reached out to find out if there was enough
interest
>? ? among the Associations to continue publishing an online only
version of
>? ? Mainsheet. She is willing to take this on if there is enough
financial
>? ? support from the various Associations to cover the cost. We
volunteered
>? ? our typical quarterly Mainsheet expense to the project.
>? ? She got back to me recently, that the project is a go, invoiced
me for
>? ? our contribution, and I paid it.
>? ? The first issue will be March 2026.
>? ? -billC320IA Secretary/Treasurer Harmony #859
>
> References
>
>? ? 1. https://dianefowler.eresuccess.com/
>? ? 2. mailto:dian...@aol.com
>

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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 03:33:22 +0000
From: jason reynolds <jer...@hotmail.com>
To: "C320...@catalina320.com" <C320...@catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors
Message-ID:
<PH7P220MB1633C6DD28...@PH7P220MB1633.NAMP220.PROD.O
UTLOOK.COM>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I replaced my injectors last spring and agree with Dan very easy to
do. My wife and I noticed immediately then engine ran more
smoothly. Prior to replacing, I did consider having them serviced,
but figured new was better and the cost was not prohibitive.
Jason
1994 c320 #68
________________________________
From: C320-list <c320-lis...@lists.catalina320.com> on behalf
of Dan Winsor via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:40:38 PM
To: C320...@catalina320.com <C320...@catalina320.com>
Cc: Dan Winsor <dandw...@gmail.com>;
c320-...@lists.catalina320.com <c320...@lists.catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Engine Fuel Injectors
Hi Dave, just did it last fall. Straight up ez, just use two
wrenches on
fuel connections. Bought the 3 pack of Perkins label injectors.
Started
right up but ill have to tell you next summer.
One of the very few boat jobs that took less time than expected and
left me
whistling.
On Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 14:35 Dave Hupe via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hi Everyone-
> I don't have a "problem" with my 1993/4 Perkins M30 injectors but
suspect
> they should be replaced or serviced. I have never done anything
with them
> since buying our boat in 2017 and don't know the history before me
> regarding them. I always add Diesel Kleen with new fuel which I
understand
> helps keep injectors clean. However, I replaced my engine mounts
this past
> year and aligned my shaft which reduced some engine vibration.
Then I
> "pegged" my throttle and eventually got some smoke (black) at the
highest
> speed which makes me wonder about my injectors. Normally I run at
about
> 2500 rpm and get +6 knots easily, so I don't push it harder.
> I know I can remove and get my existing injectors checked/serviced
> locally. It is possible I could get away with a low service cost
that way
> (but also could get hit with parts costs). Parts4Engines in United
Kingdom
> offers complete new injectors at $81 each
>
https://parts4engines.com/en-us/collections/perkins-perama-m30-parts
/products/perkins-m30-injector
> or just a replacement nozzle at $77 each
>
https://parts4engines.com/en-us/collections/perkins-perama-m30-parts
/products/perkins-perama-m30-injector-nozzle
> They say that the nozzle is the only wearing component so
replacing only
> it can reduce cost. However, the nozzle alone used to be priced a
good bit
> less, so the difference now doesn't seem to make sense (seems like
I should
> buy the full nozzles instead (only $12 more for 3 injectors).
> Does anyone have direct experience replacing M30 injectors
themselves
> ..... any advice about the way to go????
> Thanks, Dave Hupe 1994 C320 #32
> Holland, MI
>
End of C320-list Digest, Vol 4983, Issue 3
******************************************

[Phil Dubiel via C320-list]

Great idea. Count me in.
Phil
320 - #365

[Dan Petticord via C320-list]

Is there anyway currently to download/view back issues of Mainsheet?

--
Dan Petticord

[Tim Van de Water via C320-list]

I have many of them downloaded. Let me know if there is a good place to post them.

Tim Van de Water
S/V Coda #537

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
________________________________
From: C320-list <c320-lis...@lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Dan Petticord via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2026 7:58:09 AM
To: C320...@catalina320.com <C320...@catalina320.com>
Cc: Dan Petticord <petti...@gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mainsheet - Good News