I think the Bene 10R is one of their best looking, although not a C&C look.
Ron
Wild Cheri
C&C 30
STL
On Friday, November 8, 2013 2:59 PM, dwight <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote:
I think some Beneteau boats are very
pretty, the First 32.5 has always caught my eye
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Sent: November 8, 2013 3:07 PM
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Subject: Stus-List New C&C's
and smaller trailerable boats
The
admiral and I were out sailing a couple weeks ago and sailed past an older
couple in a Pearson 24. As we sailed by, the man yelled "nice
looking boat" to us. That just doesn't happen with a Beneteau.
Anyway,
while I love my 42 year old 35, I also like the concepts of the new
C&C's. Remember, C&C was known for innovation and leading edge
design in the 70's and 80's. While the new C&C's may look a lot like
other boats, it's probably because designs tend toward optimum and successful
designs. Look at cars, don't they all look alike now? Boat and auto
designers use computers to optimize the designs. Is it any wonder that as
the design knowledge base expands and design programs and processes mature,
they converge on optimum? Other than something radical like a wave
piercing bow there may not be a lot of big step wise leaps in sailboat design
left. (Have you seen the Navy's new USS Zumwalt, DDG-1000?)
Given
all that, 2 smaller trailerable boats that have caught my eye are the Left
Coast Dart and the VX1. The Dart has a really nice interior for a 25 foot
trailerable boat. While not a racer/cruiser, you can still
"camp" in it comfortably. Itis easy to launch
and fun to sail. Competes well in handicap racing.
At 19 feet, the VX1 is a kickbutt racer. It's very stable
with a powerful sail plan. Good build quality and layout.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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