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
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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
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'75 C&C35 MKII "The Edge"
Surf City, NC
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