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 >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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