Check on Garhauer. Great stuff at reasonable prices. I have a rigid vang from
them and also the moveable genoa cars. Went Harken for my traveller, though.
C&C 27-III Firefly.
From: Ron Casciato <rjcasci...@comcast.net>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 3:22:03 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Scouting report on old C&C 38s
HI Jim: Congratulations…………now the fun starts.
I have a couple of thoughts about your new purchase of a 1977 C&C 38MKII.
First, do you know the hull HIN number, located at the upper right of the
transom? I own
Hull# 125, a 1977 C&C 38MKIIC.
I’ve owned my boat for over 15 years and we sail it regularly on Wednesday PHRF
racing in the B fleet. Mine rates 129 Racing and 132 Cruising……complicated by
the rating allowances I take on the set up of sails, furler and the no pole
option in NE.
We sail consistently in the top 3 boats of the local B fleet and as other have
mentioned, you do get aggravated up against a stripped out Pearson flyer
carrying the same rating and 8,000 pounds less for weight.
But for the boat, I agree with comments on great looks, great stability (feels
like your driving a truck) and comments about solid construction. My storage
yard constantly is amazed at how sturdy the boat is during transport, etc.
while others creak and groan and need to be handled just so.
There’s way more room that you will use, and with a few modifications, she is
absolutely comfortable in all conditions.
A few things’ I would suggest you explore early in the relationship, most aimed
at making your mate feel more comfortable handling the boat.:
First, For sail handling, I would explore a modification to the mast
slot/track. Tides Marine of Florida produces a Delrin insert into your mast
slot that converts the job of raising and lowering the main easy for any first
mate. The modification is easy and can be done by yourself in an afternoon.
While they tell me that you can make the modification while the mast is up,
mine was down and I liked the ease of handling everything at waist level, etc.
Link: https://www.tidesmarine.com/ click on sail track and check the video.
Second, as commented, the windows (ports) on a vintage C&C don’t open and are
prone to leakage on occasion and are a regular topic on this discussion list
for replacing gaskets, etc. . I found that Lewmar makes an excellent opening
port light that is within a ¼” of the overall dimensions of the 38 window
openings……I replaced the 4 windows in the main cabin and the single window in
the head early on and have enjoyed a free flow of air and dry cabin since.
There are several other nice modifications you could make, but those two are
the most important in my opinion, do first. No hassle sail raising and
lowering and being able to air out the cabin are very high on my satisfaction
list.
If your interested, I could send you a few pictures to see the results.
Another NBN², (nice but not necessary) was the replacement of the wooden
handrails with a set of stainless ones for the cabin top. I prefer to do less
teak maintenance every year and the handrails are another topic of
discussion……….Tops in Quality made mine for the right price………..but I’m not
sure they still exist.
Lastly, get to know the Garhauer products………….price and performance clearly
separate them for your use. Rigid boom vang, adjustable genoa track cars,
traveller parts, etc.
Enjoy the boat, you’ll not be disappointed and don’t concerned about the
downwind stuff………..it’s the upwind stuff that you’ll be raving about very
soon………
And to mimic the C&C 38 MKI “Zealot”, she is the prettiest boat in the
line………….OK, OK, it wasn’t me, Rick started it.
Good Luck,
Ron Casciato
Impromptu
C&C 38MKIIC….’77
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