Hello gang,
I’m just about to close the deal on a 1977 C&C 38 Mark II. The boat is updated and loaded for cruising. I love its lines and the way it sails—at least on my sea trial. And I’ve had a crush on 1970s C&Cs since I was a teenager. It surveyed well but I’m still wishing I could hear from more people familiar with racing and cruising these old 38s. I enjoy racing but my primary intention with this boat is to cruise it in Puget Sound and in and around Vancouver Island. For my tastes, It seems like a nice roomy fast cruiser. From listening to a few racers, one potential concern is it might broach too easily with the chute up in a breeze. While I don’t intend to fly one often, I’d obviously hope it’s not too unstable downwind. I know some IOR designs are notorious but I’m not always clear whether to blame the design or the skipper. I saw where a 38 of this vintage, GADZOOKS, was first overall in a race from Massachusetts to Bermuda in 2011. And I’ve seen where another old 38 circumnavigated. Both of which should give me faith. But I’d still love to hear from any of you who can give me a scouting report on how this boat sails on different points of sail in different conditions as well as any other insights you're willing to offer. Thanks in advance, and happy new year to you all. Jim Lynch Olympia, WA.
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