Hi David, I'm just back from a road trip from Tucson to Portland.
What you said about the 44's is true. Good racing/cruising boat. Even though a IOR style boat it is very stable with deep keel and rudder. Things I encountered when buying Fury are: The mast had been out of the boat and the rod rigging examined reheaded or replaced. The chain plates are heavy aluminum plate. In spite of that, some of the holes were elongated and I had them replaced. It also eliminated possible leaks where they went thru the deck. I also put new threaded bolts for the turn buckles. I had the heat exchanger overhauled and the engine gone thru. I replaced the water pump impellor. 7 years later before a trip to Mexico I again replaced it. The old one looked ok. Boats that have had lives in the hot sun typically leak. On my trip from LA to Portland we had to put tarps over us to sleep without getting wet. One draw back of the boat is the exterior space to stow gear. Because of the queen size bed aft the seat lockers are limited to the smaller seat lockers aft of the wheel. The chain locker forward is large. The galley with 3 burner stove, double sinks and refer and freezer make it a joy to work in. Lots of space for food. I strongly suggest getting a hard nose surveyor. He will save you money in the negotiations for the boat and tell you what is good and bad. As you look at boats please feel free to ask questions. You will find a wealth of knowledge on this site. Fred Hazzard S/V Fury Portland, Or The interiors of the boat evolved each year. The European built boats had quite a few interior difference from the US built boats. On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 1:41 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi David. I'm the guy who recommended you come here. Hopefully someone > chimes in soon. I think Fred Hazzard has a 44. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 2 April 2015 at 15:56, David Lenehan via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi, I'm David. I live in Melbourne Australia and I've got lots of >> blue-water experience in both racing and cruising. Sadly I am currently >> between boats having lived in Kazakhstan for the past few years. But I'm >> now searching for a boat I hope will be my last. At this moment my >> preference is for the C&C 44. Everything I've managed to collect lavishes >> praise on this boat from the quality of the construction to the superb and >> well thought through design and the sparkling performance. >> >> That's the gloss. There are several currently on the market spread >> around through Eastern Canada, the Caribbean and San Diego. None in >> Australia but I'll enjoy bringing her home once I find the one for me. >> >> What I really need to know is what to look for when I start stepping >> aboard the boats that are available. I'd appreciate comments from those of >> you with experience both in the 44 and with generic issues with C&C boats >> in general. Any sensible comments and advice are welcome. >> >> Kind regards >> David >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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