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Wandering_bill:
Has anyone installed an arch system on their 323? 

I really like the idea of having one to mount solar and use for davits but I can't seem to find any pictures of an arch on a 323.  So, if you've done it, please share a pic!

Thanks,
Bill

Dolce_Vita:
Bill,

  I'd like to see that too.  This has been one of my "someday" projects for a while now. 
Last year, at the boat show, I looked at an inexpensive semi-kit from Atlantic Towers.

I'm really concerned with how that much weight will effect the boat trim, as she "squats" a lot already when underway.

Sea Haven:
Ed,

Very interested as well.

I see Atlantic Towers WILL be at the Boat Show in Tent YB11 so let's put it on the list of "must see", which I'm in the process of making up lol.

"Sub" Ed

Almost forgot, we'll need dimensions. I may pull some this weekend. Mount to outboard side of the cockpit coaming somewhat fwd of the aft cleats?
Offset Sail Arch

Libations Too:
My opinion only...but arches on a 323 don't make sense to me, especially combined with davits, dinghy, etc. The weight alone will make the 323 squat and the bow will be pointed at the sky.

I just finished a cruise where I added two kayaks on either side of the cockpit. I also have a Monitor wind vane and a solar panel at the stern; tools, batteries, stern anchor, and fenders/lines in the cockpit lockers. Just with these items at the stern I needed to fill the bow water tank, move my dinghy and two bags of sails to the v-berth, and restow my trays of SS nuts, bolts, screws and other parts to the bow to get the 323 back on her lines. I can't imagine what would happen if arches, davits, dinghy, outboard, etc. were added.

Again, my opinion only.

Sea Haven:
I find this VERY interesting you two are experiencing poor trim and are being affected that much.

Is this under power or at rest?

The Radar Arch by Atlantic Towers is stated to weigh less than a 100 lbs, which is much less much less than a person. I don't see it being much of a factor in itself. As I do plan to add radar, maybe a backup 6db VHF, WIFI Antenna, and use it as a better mount for my existing solar panels, I still don't see an added 150 lbs an issue.

I did "think" about Davits, which would add themselves, plus the ~125lb of my Portland Pudgy Dingy.
Perhaps I need rethink that! lol

The previous owner removed the FW Tank at the bow, so if anything I should be sitting bow up too.
But since I'm not, I'm curious now if I'll be stern up should I replace that 40(?) gal tank and fill it.

40 x ~8.35 lbs/Gallon = 334 lbs.

But any added weight compromises speed.

Like I said, interesting. I guess I have to have the Admiral always stay at the bow (DUCK!!).

"Sub" Ed

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