I'll recant part of my post based on Mark's comments. If you can find a boat with RF and self tailers etc. for under $5K, get the better equipped boat. However buying a solid boat like a C&C instead of a poorer brand, no matter how well equipped will likely be a disappointment.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Mark G via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 8/29/17 6:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Mark G <mjg...@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List considering 1981 C&C 25 The only issue I'm familiar with particular to the C&C 25 Mk2 is the support under the mast in the cabin. While the Mk1 had a substantial beam running across the top of the bulkhead to support the mast, which every Mk1 owner has banged his head on a hundred times, the Mk2 did not. I'm told that C&C actually "recalled" the early Mk2's to institute some kind of repair. I looked at several Mk2's before buying my Mk1, and they all had something going on in this area. I'd just pay attention to this area, and point it out to the surveyor. The C&C 25, both Marks, is a great boat. Take a look at a couple Hunters and Catalinas of the same size and vintage and the difference in build quality becomes apparent. Then take a look at a few C&C 25s and you can see the difference in how they've been maintained. It makes a difference over 40 years. And I'll give you some advice that I ignored: buy the boat that's been upgraded with things like a furler, self-tailing winches, etc. These boats are inexpensive now, sub $5k. But a furler is still $1500 and a pair of ST winches still $1200. Mark C&C 25 Dartmouth, MA _______________________________________________ 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!
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