the photoalbum diagram shows she is one of the stiffest boats C&C built. Mast, boom, standing rigging all overbuilt as well. Have not heard of structural failures other than the mast step deteriorating. I think, for her size range, she is unusually capable. In our case, I'm sure she can take more than her crew can. We've sailed all day (and enjoyed it) in sustained 30 knots and 7-8 foot waves on cold Lake Superior... and of course the photoalbum has the story of an Atlantic crossing - but note the observation "like sleeping in a washing machine" They're great for a 30' boat...but they're still 30'.
Nate "Sarah Jean" 1980 30-1 Siskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior Cornucopia, WI On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Curtis <cpt.b...@gmail.com> wrote: > New to this boat, I have been told that it is not a good choice for > off-shore day sails. That it may not be a safe boat. > Well here is the thing. I have been over the last year in some good puffs > and this boat seams very capable of handling 30 to 35 wit the correct sails > and reefed properly. She handles the chop in the Port royal Sound on the > fetch as well. rolling seas off the coast of 5 to 6 she takes of the nose > and still stays dry? With her deep draw and stiff build one would guess she > was a capable boat? > Have any of you been an a long trip in a 30MK1 if so > please describe the experience. A blog would be great. Just trying to learn > all I can about my new old boat. > > Thanks Capt, Curt > > -- > “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to > change; the realist adjusts the sails.” > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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