And, if you choose to deliver on its own bottom, have the fuel tank removed and
cleaned. If not practical, have a reputable vendor polish the fuel. Carry
lots of fuel filter elements.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
>________________________________
> From: Danny Haughey <djhaug...@juno.com>
>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:29 AM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat
>
>
>
>That will be a great trip! I hope that works out for you! I'd be envious!
>Lol
>
>
>I would say, if all goes through with the purchase, try and find a good,
>reputable diesel mechanic to go though the engine, tune it change out all the
>lubricants check all the pumps and any other maintenance items. That way you
>have a better chance of that thing working when you want it to. Maybe the
>savings associated with the delivery could allow you the luxury of a good
>engine inspection and maintenance. And that is something that will benefit
>the boat. The shipping dollars don't do that.
>
>
>Good luck on the next steps!
>
>
>Danny
>
>
>
>From my Android phone
>
>
>-------- Original message --------
>From: "Dr. Mark Bodnar" <drbod...@accesswave.ca>
>Date: 09/13/2013 11:11 PM (GMT-05:00)
>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat
>
>
>
>Danny,
>I'm starting to think the same thing. Sent Andrew a message to see if
>he's interested. I thought that trucking it back would be simpler, and
>while I've not ruled it out, the boat will be an "oversize load" and
>require special permits. That might be a bigger pain in the ass than
>juggling weather.
>My concerns about the time of year might be alleviated by the fact that
>hurricane season will be done soon. Now that still leaves lots of
>northerly winds to fight up the coast of NS (rather than the nice mid
>summer downwind run). But if I'm stuck for time I could always meet a
>delivery skipper part way or bail out early and get a ride home.
>
>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
>
>On 12/09/2013 10:36 AM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote:
>> How about a delivery captain sailing it back for you, or better yet, with
>> you? You'd get a crash course and probably some really valuable experience
>> under the tutelage of a seasoned salty dawg... Maybe that same someone
>> could survey the boat as well? Just a thought...
>>
>> We happen to have just such a character on this list somewhere!
>>
>> Danny
>>
>> ---------- Original Message ----------
>> From: "Dr. Mark Bodnar" <drbod...@accesswave.ca>
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat
>> Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:43:56 -0300
>>
>> Does anyone know the total height of a C&C29 mk2?
>> I just guessed at 11 ft for the purpose of getting bids - I figure
>> pretty close - 5'3" draft and 6 ft interior headroom (starting ~12"
>> below water level) then extra for bow and stern pulpit.
>>
>> As for the shipping comments - I need to sort out the best solution.
>> Sailing it back would be fun - but maybe not functional for my time
>> frame. I agree, if the boat is not in shape it's better to walk away -
>> but I'm nervous about doing my first open water transit in a new (to me)
>> boat.
>> I'm looking at the prices - and I'll have to think hard about the
>> challenges of towing ourselves. The truck is brand new with a towing
>> package. The trailer is a heavy duty trailer, used to carry
>> mini-excavators. I figure we'll total about 9000lbs.
>>
>> BTW - I've gotten a comment about the mast step being an expensive
>> repair - is this a common problem with the 29's?
>>
>> 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
>>
>> On 11/09/2013 11:02 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote:
>>> Mark
>>>
>>> Marine Cradle Shop in Oakville can make you a cradle that will fit.
>>> Plan on approx $1300 You are going to need one anyway.
>>>
>>> I trucked my J27 home on a cradle mounted on flatbed trailer. I draws
>>> 4.9 feet but has lower freeboard than C&C29. Find out the height from
>>> top of cabin/stanhions to bottom of keel and add that to trailer deck
>>> height. Plan on flatbed trailer weighing approx 2000 lbs and add that
>>> to boat disp to ensure you are well under tow capacity of the truck.
>>> Take all registration papers for trailer with you as customs is far more
>>> touchy about the trailer coming to canada than they are about a boat
>>>
>>> Have fun.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr.
>>> Mark Bodnar
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 8:39 PM
>>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>>> Subject: Stus-List New Boat
>>>
>>>
>>> Ok. So I'm throwing caution into the wind, at least a bit.
>>>
>>> I have an accepted offer on the C&C29 Mk2 in Maine that I mentioned to
>>> the list a while back.
>>> http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/4001084479.html
>>> For $8000.
>>>
>>> Having looked a several boats locally (2 C&C29's I quite liked but
>>> neither would settle for less than $20K, plus a few other boats), and
>>> given the various options avail I decided that this was my best option.
>>>
>>> I think I would have liked to get the CS30, but doubtful they would have
>>>
>>> dropped the price to where I would have wanted it.
>>>
>>> Little risky making an offer on an unseen boat. I feel like I almost
>>> can't go wrong for $8000. Thank's to Bill for trying to get out to see
>>> it. The seller has been good about giving me info on the boat, and as
>>> best I can tell (emails and a phone conversation) seems honest -- I may
>>> regret that assumption, but the offer is contingent on a survey - so if
>>> there are any major issues then I'll likely just walk away. I likely
>>> wouldn't bother with a survey if I was able to see it personally, but I
>>> think it's prudent in this case, and will also give me a heads up on
>>> issues I need to address once I have the boat in my possession.
>>>
>>> Now the logistics. Bill Burketts suggested a surveyor in the area (not
>>> sure how close) - Gene Barnes. Anyone have any other suggestions?
>>>
>>> Plus the issue of getting the boat home. I've posted a listing on
>>> uShip, but we are thinking about just going and hauling it back. I have
>>> access to a truck that can haul 10-11000lbs, and access to a trailer
>>> that can hold 14000lbs (I need to confirm that these will work
>>> together!)
>>> The boat is currently on jack stands. I'm thinking either I buy or
>>> borrow a local cradle.
>>> Does anyone have measurements on the proper cradle base size and pad
>>> spacing for a 29 II?
>>> There is a steel cradle for sale not far away
>>> http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-other-Steel-Sa
>>> ilboat-Cradle-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ509847290
>>> I'm trying to figure out if it will fit the boat properly - seems short
>>> to me.
>>>
>>> For that matter - anyone near Halifax have a sailboat trailer that would
>>>
>>> fit a C&C 29? Or know of any at their club that might be avail for rent?
>>>
>>> Or a cradle I could rent?
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
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