Congrats; where will you be sailing?

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> On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:38 AM, Maurice Poulin via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Well there you have it!
> 
> An offer has been made and accepted so barring bad results on a survey in the 
> spring, we'll be the new owners of a C&C 30 MKII!  Very excited about this 
> step up from our venerable Alberg 30... does feels like a bit of a betrayal 
> though :(  But hey, roller furling, more modern rig, diesel, hot water, 
> refrigeration, huge head what's not to like.   
> 
> I suspect I will have a lot of questions and will seek input on this list 
> often enough!  Will try to contribute as well!  
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Maurice 
> 
> 
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: John Pennie via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Cc: John Pennie <john.pen...@icloud.com>
> Sent: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 7:47 pm
> Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MKII - 3 questions
> 
> 
> 
> First off - welcome to the list.  Specific to your three questions:
> 
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> (1) The usual suspects for a 30 year old boat - cored hull, rig condition, 
> engine, keel joint, de-lamination and portlights.  Have a good yard or a 
> surveyor take a long hard look.  I go against conventional wisdom and vote 
> for a good yard over a survey.  that’s just me.
> (2) Can’t help - its different for everyone. Don’t be shy about getting into 
> a berth when boat shopping
> (3) I assume you mean the Bahamas.  In terms of seaworthiness it will be 
> fine, so yes.  Cargo capacity will be the biggest issue but that will be true 
> with any 30’ boat that can actually sail.  The tankage issue always amazes 
> me.  My experience is that cruisers fall into 2 camps - those that spend 80% 
> of their time in a marina and those that spend less than 10%.  Neither group 
> cares about capacity; one for obvious reasons, the second because they are 
> more concerned with a plan to refill the tanks.  Nobody actually drinks that 
> stuff in the tanks (back to cargo).
> 
> 
> All of the above is FWIW, YMMV and hopefully worth at least what you paid for 
> it.
> 
> 
> If you like the 30 I’d say go for it.  It sails well and is well built.  
> Enjoy, have fun and tell stories.
> 
> 
> John
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:27:53 -0400
> From: mp...@aol.com
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Stus-List C&C 30 MKII
> Message-ID: <15f49d8eb7d-c0f-f...@webjas-vaa086.srv.aolmail.net>
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> Greetings,
> 
> New to the list and hoping to be a new owner for a C&C 30 MKii 1988. It is a 
> nicely appointed sailboat in great shape for its age and no visible, walk 
> away concerns.  I was hoping for comments from anyone with experience and 
> insights to offer, peeves, joys etc.  that would be super appreciated.
> 
> 3 quick questions though:
> 
> 1) knowing the boat, what would be a definite concern that you would look at, 
> stuff that has failed or gives grief?
> 2) The front berth dimension is difficult to assess but it is sufficient for 
> a couple of average size, height?
> 3) Would you do a jump to the Caribbean from the ICW on such a boat?
> 
> Such a nice cruiser/racer though!  
> 
> Thank you for any information you can share!
> 
> Maurice Poulin 
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