Outside of my own boat, I have more miles on a 34 than any other C&C. Compared to a 35 MK I: The boat is harder to handle downwind. The IOR broach tendency is more pronounced than the 35. The original engine is a 2 cylinder Yanmar that - compared to a 4 cylinder A4 at least - vibrates the whole boat including the mast. Those engines are getting pretty old too at this point. Worth having it checked out by a diesel mechanic. I know of one that suffered rotten deck coring, but that certainly isn't unique to 34s or even C&Cs. We had one take on a LOT of water on a rough Bermuda race. The 35 has big steel plates behind the nuts on the keel bolts and the 34 had washers (ouch!), The washers were digging into the hull and letting a lot of water get in. Backing plates were added to that boat in Bermuda. Speaking of which, any 35 owners with the original iron/steel plates need to switch them for stainless ASAP. Mine were dissolving by the late 80s!
Joe Della Barba C&C 35 MK I Coquina CRYC From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of elev...@grayinsco.com Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 11:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List 1981 C&C 34 The bigger/newer boat bug has bitten. I am about to make an offer on a 1981 C&C 34. I would appreciate any comments as to any particular trouble spots to look for and or direct a surveyor to look for. Any sailing comments would also be welcomed. Ed C&C 30 Mk I Dreamgirl New Orleans
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