I agree with Martin's advice but I will add one more criteria. Make sure
that the boat you buy will be one that you can look at sitting in an
anchorage and be absolutely convinced that you have the best looking boat in
the anchorage! Being in love with the boat makes up for a lot of the
annoyances that you will find with any boat you are on.
James
"Delaney"
1976 C&C 38
Oriental, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin DeYoung" <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com>
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Bigger Boat Question
... 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
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Dr. Mark Bodnar
B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C)
Bedford Chiropractic
www.bedfordchiro.ca
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There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
- George Santayana
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