BINGO Matt!!!
Serves your needs for you and your growing family. My son is 25 and out on his
own. I have my daughters every other weekend and a few week days. I guide rock
throughout the summer and am not able to dedicate large chunks of time to
sailing. She'd be an hour and a half away so I could do some evening drifts
along the coast, some day-sails and overnights when I have the girls....the
same if my some visits and wants to get out on the water.
I think it's being true to your needs at whatever stage one is at at the time
:)C
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 10:55:04 AM EDT, Matthew L. Wolford via
CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
At bottom, it depends how you intend to use the boat. I started with a Ranger
26, which was a fun boat but was too small for me. I moved up to a C&C 34,
which was good for my growing family and still manageable for me and my wife.
However, she enjoys taking friends out sailing on summer evenings, and the
cockpit of the 34 limited the number of people we could accommodate. In
addition: a) I cross Lake Erie a few times during the summer (including
racing), and there were times I wish I had a little more boat under me; and b)
I have three boys, and I wanted a boat big enough to accommodate them and their
friends if they wanted to do some racing (including overnights at other ports).
My 42 addressed all of these issues. The first time we went out, I was
concerned that I had gotten into too much boat. Now, I’m very comfortable with
it, and I’m glad to be on “the beast” when pounding through large waves. It is
more work for sure, and everything is more expensive; but for now it is still a
good fit. I will likely downsize to a newer, somewhat smaller boat with a
large cockpit as my interests change. From: Chris Graham via CnC-List Sent:
Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:53 AMTo: Richard Bush via CnC-List Cc: Chris
Graham Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'? I really do appreciate the
feedback and encouragement. I watched my father-in-law sell his beloved 27' to
move up to a 34' to appease his wife who complained that she was "hot and
bobbing"...I heard the same complaints on the the 34'er and again on their 37'.
I remember him lamenting the day he sold the 27'er, and it has stuck with me
ever since. I never regretted for a day downsizing from my 34' to my 28' and
felt I was getting closer to what I really enjoyed about sailing. I have some
time here to see what is out there but I feel no real pull toward a 30' boat
regardless of initial purchase price. I am pretty steadfast in my desire to
keep it small and manageable. My days of the "bigger is better" trap is one I
don't wish to fall into again ;) I have a three bedroom house and wish I had a
one bedroom!! :) Chris On Thursday, October 11, 2018, 9:32:55 AM EDT, Richard
Bush via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I second David's comments;
when I bought my first C&C, (1982 25 II); it never dawned on me that I would be
trading up; however, there is a growth curve that happens once you get on the
boat and learn how it functions and how to use the boat; After having the boat
for several years, I was on a friend's larger boat (a J-29), and I remember
thinking (to myself)...I can handle this! Thus began a progression similar to
many on this list: (all C&C's); 25; 29, 33 and currently, a 37:
Richard
s/v Bushmark4; 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 600:
Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255 -----Original Message-----
From: David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: David <davidrisc...@msn.com>
Sent: Thu, Oct 11, 2018 9:21 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?
Whether its a 30 or 27 or 26. Have patience with looking. Someone in the
next town gave away a decent 30' to a deserving family who would use and love
the boat as it was by its original owner. Its not always the money.
With that in mind look for the best whatever footage (me? go for the 30, you
will be trading up within 5 years anyway) you can find with all the work done,
sails purchased etc. and do not be afraid to have a budget that you will stick
to and offer. They can only say no. But they may say yes for non-economic
(emotional) reasons.
Lots of boats out there and lots of eyes all over the country to help if its
not local to you.
David F. Risch, J. D.Gulf Stream Associates, LLC
(401) 419-4650
From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Dave S via
CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:25 AM
To: Chris Graham
Cc: Dave S; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'? Agreed with Bruce - none of the boats
in this range are too big to be easily handled with a small crew. IMO you are
unlikely to wish you’d bought a 27 after having bought a 30. You described the
condition of the 27 in some detail and it clearly needs a lot of work. There
are tons of tired boats out there, be patient. There will be another one
tomorrow.... be prepared to pay more for a very well maintained boat - someone
else’s labour of love. (Money pit) Other thing is to make a list of the ‘must
have’ equipment and be disciplined about that too. The cost of repair and
outfitting a tired 27 will can quickly exceed its acquisition cost. My $.02....
Dave Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2018, at 8:10 AM, Chris Graham <sabre28...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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 Sent from
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