Mark, I am extremely pleased with my 1991 37+. It is responsive and very quick. Here are a few things I've encountered.
The rod rigging requires periodic inspection and re-heading. Navtec recommended re-heading the rods and replacing the turnbuckles every 10 years. Probably much of that is CYA. They also recommended replacing the rod rigging after 20. Mine was re-headed and turnbuckles replaced at 20 years. All inspections were OK at that time and I did not replace the rod rigging. Full rig inspection requires pulling the mast. My 'roof' leaked from the beginning. I re-bedded the baby stay track and a few other things with Butyl rubber. The baby stay track which is subject to being pulled away from the deck accounted for most of the leaks. The stamped plate that holds the idler pulleys for the steering is made of carbon steel. Mine rusted so badly the pulleys came loose and the steering cable fell off. I got one of the last parts Edson had in stock. You may want to inspect under the pedestal for evidence of rust. I'd call Edson and ask for a 776-4 idler. They may have to make more parts if you have to order one. The newer S/S part is different. My holding tank is plastic and the hand hole passed gas. I got many complaints from my wife. Once I figured out how to take everything apart, it was easy to replace & re-bed the hand hole. I also replaced the shower valve. If you need, I have pictures. Thanks to Gary Russell being the lead, I added an autopilot. It's like having another crew member which we refer to as the German guy, Otto, as in Ottomatic. Good luck, Ron Ron Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Mark via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 6:48 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Mark Subject: Stus-List Looking at C&C 37/40+ CB as next boat I am looking at a 1993 C&C 37/40+ CB model as our next boat. My first big boat was a 1974 C&C 27 which I had to 12 years, then upgraded to a 1975 C&C 35 MKII in 1992. After 25 years (come February) on the best boat ever built, I'm looking to upgrade to something a little more cruising, but with C&C performance. Given that requirement, it seems reasonable that I should stick with C&C. I've read through the all the email lists concerning the C&C 37+ and most everything looks positive. The boat I'm looking at is listed in Marco Island and immediately needs hatches and windows. I looked at it over the Thanksgiving holidays, and other that those issues, it seems quite basic; doesn't appear to have been raced hard (i.e. no spin hardware & Dacron sails) and not much in cruising upgrades (i.e. needs windless, davits, etc.). Could be a good platform to start with. For you C&C 37/40+ owners out there, is there any thing I should pay close attention to other than engine condition & standing rigging condition that could bite me. Thanks, Mark Baldridge ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_/) '75 C&C35 MKII "The Edge" Surf City, NC _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!