Thank you Sam! This 26' could be dropped in tomorrow. Most issues are cosmetic with the exception of one stanchion and either the water fill or septic pump out cap (don't want to confuse the two) LOL So some recoring in the spring but I enjoy that kind of work and it really is minimal. Other than that, shes good to go. Thanks for the input. Main sail has two reef points which I am thankful for. Chris On Friday, October 12, 2018, 10:46:20 AM EDT, Sam Salter via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I have a 1977 C&C 26.I was looking for a 27 when I bought her.The 26 wasn’t raced much; the 27 is still competitive!Most (many?) 27’s have been raced hard and put away wet.That’s why I bought the 26 - it was in much better condition than all the 27’s I looked at.The 26 is a tender boat!She does move quite well in light air.I tend to reef early; but she still moves well, even when reefed.I lake sail, so not sure what she’d be like in a big sea.I’ve had 7.4 knots on occasion and high 6’s is fairly regular.She is a roomy boat which is nice!I have a Yanmar 2GM20F in mine with a Flexofold prop.I’ve done lots of upgrades: self trailers / new sails / adjustable Genoa cars / ridged vang / etc., etc..I like the cockpit size and tiller steering up close to the companionway with the genoa trimmer behind on the winches.She’s a good, solid boat compared to the Hunters and Catalina’s on the lake.Don’t buy a project boat - get one you can sail away!Upgrades are much more fun than repairs.I see too many project boats that never get in the water.
sam C$C 26 Liquorice Ghost Lake Alberta On Oct 11, 2018, at 11:05 PM, Paul Baker via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: The gap from a 24' to a 27' is much bigger than the gap from a 27' to a 30'. I looked at several 30-1 before getting my 27MkII and yeah, they are a bit bigger, but really you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference below (or above decks) unless you were already familiar with both. As it turns out, I have never used the 27 for the purpose I bought her for and in many cases quite regret moving from my C&C24 - the boat is just as easy to handle in most situations, just more complex: moving from outboard to inboard, porta-potty to marine head, wiring blah blah. Both sail wonderfully. I can't really comment on your 26 vs 27 as I am not familiar with the 26, but the 27MkII is a nice boat to sail, can carry more sail in heavier winds than the later ones due to more ballast and a slightly shorter mast, but not quite as good in the light stuff for the same reasons (I've always thought a MkIII rudder would be a nice modification to the MkII though). Of course the MkI is a bit stiffer still since the mast is even shorter. Having said that, sounds like the 27 you are considering needs a fair bit of work, maybe hold out for a nicer one?FYI, the 26 appears to be pretty much the most tender boat C&C ever built, http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/technica/stability.htm (for the 27s I believe that diagram shows the C&C designations where Mk1TM is what we refer to as the MkII, MkII is what we think of as the MkIII/IV, and "New 27" is the MkV). Theoretical measurements of course, but it usually translates fairly well into real world tippyness which can often be a factor for non-sailing guests/significant others. Cheers,Paul.1974 27' MkIISidney, BC | DELLENBAUGH ANGLE - C&C Photo Album & Resource CenterThis is the angle that the vessel is presumed to heel given a force of 1 pound per square foot on the sails, assuming they were all sheeted flat amidships.www.cncphotoalbum.com | From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Chris Graham via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: October 11, 2018 6:53 AM To: 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:_______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
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