... At what point is it more work and you wish for a smaller/cheaper boat? I figure most want the smaller boat when in the yard doing maintenance and the bigger boat when underway and Poseidon is getting his knickers in a bunch.
Both my wife and Calypso's co-owner have mentioned how they preferred the 1980 C&C 36 we co-owned for 7 years over our current C&C 43 when docking and handling the sails. For me, the 43 gives many more options for when, where, and how long we sail. An added bonus is there are bunks and several areas of head room fit for a 6'5" sailor. Back in 1998 when we purchased the 43 our plans included cruising the US West Coast, Mexico, and possibly another trip to Hawaii. Those plans did not work out so far but there is reason to be optimistic that we will do something interesting in a few years. I recommend purchasing a boat that suits your current needs along with what you think you might do (weekend cruising etc.) in the next 2 to 3 years. If your 4 kids are reaching the teen years, the diesel engine options will tow the dinghy (AKA 2nd car handy to keep teens happy when cruising) and help meet schedules when the wind is light. Save some of your cash hoard for upgrades that may be needed after you have sailed the boat a few times. Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:02 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Bigger Boat Question ... I have the cash set aside to buy the boat, but clearly bigger is not always better, the maintenance and insidious upkeep costs can add up quickly. I was able to do a quick sand and bottom paint on my M24 in 2.5 hrs. Assuming the cost and workload multiply with the displacement I'm guessing a 30ft (being twice the displacement) would be double the effort, a 34ft 3 times the work. At what point is it more work and you wish for a smaller/cheaper boat? Thanks in advance for the advice, Mark -- --------------------- Dr. Mark Bodnar B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) Bedford Chiropractic www.bedfordchiro.ca --------------------- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
