I have had a C&C 35 MK I since 1977. She is Atomic 4 powered.
Here is the deal: *Any* engine in *any* boat that old is suspect. Lucky
for you the Atomic 4 is very well supported and even if the original
engine is shot a new one is relatively cheap compared to a diesel.
I looked at the ad and this stands out
1. Boat looks very nice.
2. The Propane tank installation is massively dangerous and would never
pass insurance survey.
3. I love the interior.
4. The battery charger and switch panel in the starboard locker will
have a very short lifespan offshore. That area gets wet. That stuff
needs to move inside.
5. The engine is original. If it is raw water cooled, and it probably
is, no matter how good it runs now the block may be somewhat to very
corroded internally. You can freeze this process in place by switching
to fresh water cooling. Like any 1971 boat, keep in mind an engine swap
may be in your future sometime. Lucky for you the engine fits right out
the companionway hoisted with the main halyard. When and if the time
comes, it is not that hard. I can get my engine out in under an hour.
Joe
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
www.dellabarba.com
On 7/17/2018 7:30 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote:
I wouldn't worry too much about the Atomic 4. There is pretty good
support for parts and reference online. As with any internal
combustion engine the compression is probably the leading indicator of
the internal wear and the years left before rebuild/replacement.
The boat seems well maintained and updated from the pictures. Check
the buc.com <http://buc.com> value guide and search yatchworld for
other similarly equipped boats. I think you might find $20k may be a
little high. It might be spot on.
Definitely get a survey. Try to find some who will do an engine
inspection and a rig inspection. You may need 3 different people
since many surveyors doesn't touch the rig or engine. The hull survey
is highest priority. Assuming that it passes then I would push for a
rig survey. Make sure they go aloft. If you lose the rig it could
kill you or the passengers. Then the engine. This one is least
important for insuring value and safety.
All the best,
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Tue, Jul 17, 2018, 4:33 PM Geoff Winslow via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Hi all -
I'm a new sailor who has fallen in love with the sport and
lifestyle and is looking to downsize my apartment life to a decent
sailboat. This would be my first sailboat and certainly come with
a lot of "learning opportunities".
I'm going to check out this boat on Friday:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/1971-cc-35-mk-sailboat/6622701375.html
As a novice sailboat owner-to-be-someday, what should I know about
this boat that you can gather from the listing? Any advice on
questions to ask? Does the price seem reasonable for what it is?
I've heard about Atomic 4's but don't think repowering to diesel
is advisable for a first boat. Hoping this one is in good condition.
Has anyone ever lived aboard their 35? Thoughts, opinions, advice?
Thanks,
Geoff Winslow
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