Equipment on 320 - stove, heater, asym spinnaker

[tom]

I have just placed an order for a new 320 and wondered if anyone has a list of standard equipment. For instance, does it come with a stove/oven or just stove?Also, has anyone installed a heater on a boat of this general size? How do you do the installation? Is it better just to use a space heater or do you want something to heat the cabin while under way?Who has an asym spinnaker installed? Can you handle it single handedly? Does it really help downwind - even to the point where you could drop the main altogether?I'm real excited about this boat and I apreciate all the help I know will be coming from this forum. I had a 280 until last year and I'm glad to be back in the family.Thanks

 

[Bruce Grant]

320 comes with a lpg cooktop

The oven is an option.Haven't seen one yet, going to Chicago for Strictly Sail to see one.If it looks as good live as it does in the brochure, I will order mine the next day.Not sure about heat or the spinaker, but the brochure shows a gennaker (I think) being used.Congrats and regards.Bruce.

 

[Mickey McHugh]

Asym spinnaker flying

on any thing from a broad reach to a run helps keep the boat moving. I recommend you never drop the main with the asym spinnaker up. You will need it to blanket the sail so you can drop it. If the wind picks up you will not be able to drop the asym spinnaker with putting it in the water and will not be able to raise the main unless you head up. (not what you want to do because the asym spinnaker will go crazy and so will you). I have an asym spinnaker (gennaker)on a H40.5 and fly it whenever I can. Its a kick but you have to respect it's power.