Have you used the sailing calculator under technical info on the cncphoto
album site. It allows u to compare boats by the numbers. I have found it
very useful

On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 12:59 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> Thanks for the info. I've talked to brokers, but there are so few listings
> around here that they don't have anything to show me. I have visited and
> walked every dock within a 2 hour drive from here, but being on an island,
> that's not a lot of boats, even with cruising grounds in our backyard.
> There are new private listings starting to appear every day now, but
> nothing new at the brokers yet. The problem is I have not nailed down what
> I want yet, so the boats that have interested me are hugely varied, and
> usually just out of my price range - like Westsail 32, Nicholson 35, CS
> 36T. The CS 36T I have not been on board, but there are 5 of them nearby,
> and the interior photos I've seen look great, but it's about double my
> budget, so I'm now considering the CS 30, but they are much less common
> here. Lots of C&Cs, but anything over 27' is usually asking too much, like
> $30K+. I even looked at Catalina 30...
>
> The only C&C 32 listed here currently is asking $40K, and the broker says
> it's because the wife says sell, but the husband doesn't want to, so he
> won't drop the price...
> There are a ton of C&Cs here (at WestPort in Sidney they are more common
> that Catalinas) but the prices seem higher than most places.
>
> I do need to get on board a few more C&Cs to get a feel for them, as I
> have only been on the 26, 35-2 and 37 so far. And yes, a diesel is a must.
> Trouble is, I want a decent light air boat that can also handle rough seas
> that we will sea at times, especially north of Desolation Sound. And that
> usually means at least 32', which is a challenge to get for $20-25K CAD.
>
> But I am learning at lot along the way. :)
>
> Thanks
>
> On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 6:23 AM Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>>
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>>>
>>>
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