Hello all, It’s been a while since I used a forum, but as this is an older boat, I figured it would be good to record some of this project! I have just purchased a 1999 320 open, as a project! No real history, other than it has 2 rebuilt yanmar engines, replaced props / shafts and rebuilt ZF gearboxes. the rest….. well. This is a European based project, so access to some parts / resources is a little more limited. The plan; - fibreglass, complete repair / fair and paint of top and bottom ( she is in relatively sound condition), but I want a great base to work from. some may notice the missing helm, previous owner started to relocate to the side, I’m ok with this, if we can make it work, as I really like the large cockpit area it creates, evening meals with a fold out table? The rear deck was removed to fit a new fuel tank, then replaced, we will cut out and re fit, as it’s not in the greatest condition. - electrics. Ground up rewire, built around a house battery / invertor system, not a generator. This has worked for us and our use previously, I like the quiet! It has some fancy Raymarine 3d transducers, I have sourced an axiom 12” screen, so a basic glass helm will be the plan, connecting the tank as sensors to Nmea2000, with some hidden backup analogue gauges. - controls, currently there are none! So this will be an area of slight uncertainty, but I know I want it simple, Reliable and mechanical. A simple autopilot for heading / course. - interior, a full re upholster and a rethink of current storage. Planning on atleast 2 phases. Phase 1, allowing us to use it for a short season, so we can see what works, what we like and what we would change. This would lead us into winter and phase 2, the refining. Some images.. I am clearly no Expert, I will be utilising the proper help where required! Hopefully this serves use to some and a good reference for myself to look back on! thanks. Al
