Jim, There are several C&C owners in the PNW that sail similar sized boats short-handed. A 77 C&C 38 should easily be used short-handed throughout the Salish Sea including around Vancouver Island. Calypso's co-owner and I race Calypso double-handed several times a year. Using roller furling, lazy jacks, and a spinnaker sock keeps the sail handling under control. A good anchor roller/windlass set up keeps anchoring from becoming a barrier. If you are free Saturday Oct 25th or Sunday Oct 26th Calypso will be racing in the Cruiser / Racer class of SYC's Grand Prix. We have plenty of room if you want to get a taste of vintage C&C sailing. If it is cold we will have the furnace running and we don't flog to the crew into sitting on the rail. Email me at calyps...@outlook.com<mailto:calyps...@outlook.com> if you are interested. Calypso is moored at Shilshole Bay Marina, E dock. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle
[cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lynch Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 3:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Advice for sailing shorthanded on C&C 38 or 35 Hi gang, I'm determined to buy an old C&C 38 or 35 primarily as a cruiser. I'm considering a 1977 C&C 38 Mark II in great shape. My biggest concern is whether the boat is too large and too tender for my wife and I to handle it cruising through inland waters of Washington state. It feels doable, especially with a smallish jib on the furler, the traveler/main sheet in the companionway and the main halyard routed to the cockpit. But would the 35 be considerably easier to handle shorthanded? (Their cabintop tavelers seem awkward when shorthanded.) Or should I consider other old and affordable C&Cs like the 33, 34 or 36? I've cruised in heavy boats and raced in light boats. I'm looking for a fun affordable C&C compromise. I'd appreciate any input, especially from 38 owners or people who've had to make similar decisions. Thanks a lot, Jim
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