The First 28.5 didn't at the beginning but you grew into it ....who is
posting here anyway?
Bob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2013/11/08 4:59 PM, dwight wrote:
I think some Beneteau boats are very pretty, the First 32.5 has always
caught my eye
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*From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of
*Dennis C.
*Sent:* November 8, 2013 3:07 PM
*To:* Cn Clist
*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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