I've done a variety of installation jobs on a number of CS boats. In general, they all appeared to of good solid construction by a reputable builder similar to C&C. Fit and finish were equivalent.
Rich > On Nov 3, 2013, at 17:44, dwight veinot <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Haven't seen many posts about what C&C owners here on this list can say about > the CS brand...there has been considerable discussion on this list about > appearance (on the ,ooring for example) and how much that means to C&C > owners...how does the CS 30 rate in that regard with those willing to say and > does anyone have any comments about overall quality of construction of CS > boats that may be beneficial news for buyers > > >> On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: >> Mark: if you have a reasonably good feeling about the boat, make the giant >> plunge. The price is reasonable and, no matter what boat you buy, you will >> be putting some money in to make it your boat. >> >> Decision time, Sir! And you're the one who has to make it! >> >> Rich >> >> > On Nov 3, 2013, at 16:14, M Bod <drbod...@accesswave.ca> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > Just back from a few hours digging though the boat. >> > Sails look good. Better than expected. >> > >> > Bottom looks good. >> > Rudder was stiff when I moved it by hand (after I loosened the brake) - >> > wonder if there is a grease nipple? >> > >> > Deck and gear all look solid. Windows need to be replaced, couple of >> > spider cracks near 3 stantion bases. >> > >> > Mechanic started engine - bit argumentative, plus has a leak in raw water >> > part of cooling system (which explains why engine is rusty) but overall >> > looks good and ran well. Est $200 to fix leak and tidy up wiring, another >> > $150 for new alternator (which was a bit rough from the water leak) >> > >> > Couple suprises >> > Talking w one of the owners he commented that they had hit a rock years >> > back and the keel was repaired. Looking in the bilge the mast step looked >> > good - but near the back (last set of double keel bolts) there were a few >> > fine cracks in the stringers. >> > I'm guessing the impact pushed back and up on the keel. I forgot to take a >> > picture - but at the top of the stringer the crack was maybe 1-2mm, the >> > crack line was just across the top of the stringer (right where the cross >> > stinger met the longitudinal brace), didn't extend down the stringer far - >> > 1-4 cm. I'd say about 3 on either side. >> > Boat is resting on it keel - so crack should show its worst. >> > Any guesses on repair cost?? >> > Owners have been adamant that there is no more negotiation. >> > >> > Also - boat had NO holding tank. Under the pump out hole there was no >> > hose, and no tank under the v-berth. These owners had the boat since new - >> > guessing they had the option of not adding the holding tank ?? >> > >> > As for the shower - boat has no hot water system at all. So adding a >> > shower would not be a simple job. Not sure its to important, but a nice >> > extra with a few teenagers >> > >> > Last the 'metal cradle in need of some repair' is actually a wood cradle >> > that has been sitting for 2 yrs in long grass. I'd guess 1/4 of the wood >> > needs replacing - so likely better off just starting from scratch. >> > >> > Didn't get a full survey. Contacted several surveyors and only one >> > bothered to respond and he was not avail. Not sure a survey tells me >> > anything I didn't just discover (other than a quote for repairs). >> > >> > I don't think I'm running screaming. The cracks were pretty small. >> > >> > Thoughts? Would you run away? Play hard ball to chop off some costs? (And >> > if they refused what would you do?) >> > >> > Mark >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> > CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > -- > Dwight Veinot > Alianna > C&C 35 MKII > Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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