Have only sailed my 34 for 3 seasons, I will leave most of the comments to
others but I do have some thoughts.
The boat has a reputation for being tender, a light air boat, harder to
handle downwind.
I would say that`s all somewhat true but exaggerated. The bigger factor is
how you select sails and how you handle the boat.
I don`t think an autohelm will do a good job on *any* boat in a strong
quartering sea and the 34 is no different.
The boat is manageable but helm it yourself in those conditions.
Last Sat we were out in 25-30 knots with 40 knot gusts, beam reach, 3 to 4
ft quartering sea, the boat did ok. Others were rounding up, we were not.
Sail selection - it may be a bit tender but shortening sail early is key.
The boat is certainly sailable in strong wind conditions.
I do wish I had a second reef point in my main, and cringles to tie up the
extra sail - must haves for the next mainsail.
I think it can outperform its PHRF of 144 in light air and perhaps need some
more time in heavy air, averaging out where it is.
The 3GM Yanmar is terrific for this boat - no vibration, etc. Prop walk to
port. Perhaps a few more hp than the boat needs.
Water leaks - windows as usual, some from the toerail (mine is a 1982 btw,
hull #442)
Hull integrity - well it sounds like every one is a bit different.
For mine all hull and deck are original gelcoat - - no major repairs have
been done.
The boat has all new thru hulls - done by previous owner. Maybe they had
some problems with the originals. Weren't they gate valves?
The only soft place is the coachtop splash apron - I plan to remove and
repair it this winter.
I also keep my weight off the anchor locker - will remove it this winter as
well.
Some people complain about crazing and softness near their stanchion bases,
I have had no problem with mine. But previous owner did put on new ones
which hook over the toe rail, it probably helped take load off the deck.
Spars, standing rigging, sheaves, etc have all been really good. Don't know
about the Navtec hydraulic adjuster though but right now its working ok.
I think just as important as the usual surveyor inspection of hull and deck
integrity is "How well has the boat been maintained?" A. carefully or B.
carelessly.
Good luck!
Steve Hood
S/V Diamond Girl
C&C 34
Lions Head ON
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Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:28:20 -0500
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Subject: Stus-List 1981 C&C 34
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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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