Shawn, talk to some brokers and look at their boats is my advice. This reminds me of a guy who came out to buy a hatchback I was selling recently. The guy drove over an hour out to the countryside where we live to look at the car, and to try his kid seat in it. It didn't end up fitting how he liked. He would have saved both of us a lot of time if he had just gone to a used car lot and done his decision making there. Likewise, you can learn a lot walking the docks and talking to other boat owners, or calling on brokers and seeing their boats. Those folks are literally paid to show boats. Get your short list figured out, buy the first boat that meets your requirements and price point. Go sailing.
For what it's worth. This is why I priced my boat low when I sold it, and went through a broker. Quick sale, and only the serious buyers will make the effort. First guy who looked at it, bought it. Had to rip the bandage off, it was a hard decision. Sorry if my earlier message sounded full of crankitude - I'm boatless, and jealous :) If you're looking at boats in those size ranges, I REALLY loved my C&C 32. And they tend to be priced lower for whatever reason, they're not great PHRF boats and it seems around here that's what matters. They are a great handling, and sailing boat that one can cruise on in comfort, though. Mine was a 1980, later ones came with diesels, mine had an A4. Purchased for 18k, sold for 25k five years later (and many, many boat bucks of investment and hours of work later - and cruises all over Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay). I sold a turn-key boat with new sails, solar panels, electrical, plumbing, etc etc etc. FWIW Steve On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 5:57 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > Had a look at the 35 mk2 in Victoria, and while it will be a great boat > for someone, we've decided it's just not for us. There is a lot of value in > recent upgrades, but the quality of workmanship is not quite what I'd like > to see, and there is a bit too much complexity in the engine compartment, > with dual alternators, watermaker, etc. Having now been on two 35s, I can > say that it is still a contender on our list though. The owner is motivated > to sell, so if you're interested, I can pass along his contact info. > > Thanks! > > On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 10:30 AM Shawn Wright <shawngwri...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Thanks for all the info. Going to look at the boat today, so I will >> report back. I was invited on board another '74 35 mk2 yesterday, after >> viewing a Catalina (am I allowed to say that here...?) 30 and a CS 27. >> Needless to say, I preferred the C&C, and it just made me more curious >> about Callisto. If the work done appears to be well executed and not a hack >> job. Will report back... >> >> On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 9:40 AM Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Agree on condition and will add that it’s well Worth paying a bit more >>> for a boat with recent upgrades, esp if they are the upgrades you’d make >>> anyway. (The Bimini you’d buy anyway is effectively free in a used >>> boat). >>> 35-2 was on my shortlist when I bought my 33-2. >>> Vs Toronto area Price seems a bit high (as you’d expect from any seller) >>> but cash is king.... he’s seeking reasonable offers. >>> Looks like the boat has already been equipped for the uses you have >>> planned, and that hard dodger may be perfect for what you want, especially >>> if you can steer from there, sitting in the companionway. (Under power Via >>> autopilot) >>> Curious about the twin furler mod and how the stays are supported. >>> Good luck! >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Jan 5, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Steve Thomas <sthom...@bellnet.ca> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > Condition is everything, and that is not a high price for a reasonably >>> well-equipped boat in good condition, especially in BC where prices are >>> generally higher, most likely due to the absurd cost of housing. >>> > >>> > Steve Thomas >>> > C&C 27MKIII >>> > C&C 36 >>> > >>> > ---- Shawn Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> > Hello, >>> > >>> > I am considering a '74 36' mk2, with several modifications, and I am >>> > curious about how they might affect the boat in terms of suitability >>> for >>> > coastal cruising (BC coast) and possibly a trip around Vancouver >>> Island. >>> > Perhaps some here are familiar with the boat 'Callisto' which has: >>> > >>> > Twin furlers rigged with 150 genoa and 90 jib. >>> > VW diesel with dual alternators, reported 4000 hrs. >>> > Watermaker >>> > Aluminum framed dodger (not the most attractive, but appears well >>> built). >>> > >>> > The asking price is $32k CAD, which seems high. >>> > https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/victoria-bc/c-c-35-mk-ii/1372900178 >>> > >>> > Interested in thoughts on this boat, and the 35-2 in general. >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > -- >>> > Shawn Wright >>> > shawngwri...@gmail.com >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Shawn Wright >> shawngwri...@gmail.com >> > > > -- > Shawn Wright > shawngwri...@gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > > 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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