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


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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



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