This is the first time I've heard that the earlier 30-1's had a different rudder design - I have a 1980 version and the keel and rudder are shark fins. The scimitar does give you some weather helm when reaching in heavy air, but by then your rail is in the water and you should be reducing sail anyway. I have a friend who had an early 27 and he got tired of the helm and had a deeper rudder built (more modern, straight down) because he liked to blast around with the spinnaker up when it was blowing..
As far as backing, I haven't had issues, but I find that because of the offset prop and the rudder, you have to have some way on when backing or the prop walk and prop angle messes you up anyway. I usually start where there is room and run the boat backwards for a while and drive it like a car - facing aft and steering that way. It doesn't respond well to really low speed backing. And they are fine boats, one of the stiffest that C&C ever built - perform well. I'm still pleased after 20 years of ownership. Gary #593 Maryland ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron and Sharon via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 1:00 PM Subject: Stus-List C&C 30 mk1 rudder design Good morning, This is my first entry on the cnc-list. I have 40 yrs. of sailing experiece; mostly on Petersons. I am presently without a boat and have been looking at older C&C 30 mk1's (1973-75). There are several for sale in my area; asking price about $16,000. They seem to be well built and in good structural cond. Most have diesel engines. My only real concern is the rudder design (swept back, scimitar shaped). Does this design cause excessive tiller pressure when reaching in heavy air? How is it for steering when backing into a marina? I see that in 1976 they redesigned the rudder. I have not seen a decent 1976-78 mk1 for sale in my area yet. Do you think I should forget the 1973-75's and wait for a 1976 or later one? I am looking at boats in this era because they are affordable to me. Thanks for any replies. Ron Nanaimo, BC, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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