Hi Chris You mention costs. A friend once told me that 30 feet seems to be the size above which the costs of all gear/maintenance etc becomes much more costly and less than 30 where it is much less costly. He worded it better than that. Basic concept was that gear, sails, etc under 30 feet are relatively affordable and start to double over 30 feet. Having gone from 23, 26, 27 ft boats to a 33 I will say that he was correct. OTOH a 33 id a lot more boat and a lot nices to stay aboard than the Niagara 26 we had (George Hinterhoeller built)
Mike Persistence Halifax From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chris Graham via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:10 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Chris Graham Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'? Thanks Bruce! I’m going to be single handing 90% of the time, and storage, mooring costs, sail replacement, etc...is another reason why I’m trying to keep the length down. I do understand the 30’ is a superior boat on many levels. I think I’m committed to a smaller size though I may be convinced otherwise if something were to present itself. :) You nailed the price of both boats. The 26’ has cosmetic issues but can be dropped in the water tomorrow and sailed away. Just trying to look down the road and make the right choice. Beautiful pacific seacraft 25’ at triple the coast but a beautiful bait with classic lines, double ender... but I want to keep costs down! :) Chris
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