Storage and mooring costs are usually linear, so the difference between a 27 and 30 ft. is marginal. The upkeep costs (new anything, maintenance etc.) in my view go with the square of the length (or faster). The same applies to maintenance labour.
However (and I would be a bit contrarian here), I heard it said that the bigger the boat, the less often you would sail. I am not sure about it myself, but there is something to it – if you have limited time, you may think twice about going out, if the prep time is longer. just my 2 cents Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: Chris Graham via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 08:11 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 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyho.com%2Ffooter0&data=02%7C01%7C%7C502ad0605f9d49e3649108d62f72a6bb%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636748566794216054&sdata=GQ5muYbyvbsixw8pyhrT5mSPIovUq4LZT1R4b65ML%2FE%3D&reserved=0> On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:57 AM, bwhitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I had a 1977 C&C 27 MK III for 15 years on Lake Michigan. The nice thing about the MK III was that it had a taller rig than the one you'relooking at, which made her a great light air performer, generally hitting hull speed of 6.4 in about 9 kts pf wind, and which would commonly sustain 7 knots. I would be less optimistic about the MK II, and I sold mine for 8K in 2015, albeit to a friend in very good condition. It was in very good shape but also did not have roller furling. Given the work you're talking about, she ought to be $2,500 or even less. Now having a bigger boat and the affordability of older boats, I too would recommend looking at a bigger one, or at least holding out for one in much better condition. Just my $.02 worth, Bruce Whitmore Sent from Samsung tablet _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=02%7C01%7C%7C502ad0605f9d49e3649108d62f72a6bb%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636748566794216054&sdata=dmiJAi8aYlANNFH3v249TnBuWnUFe5XP8k2VrNqGqBU%3D&reserved=0>
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