Hi Paul, Thanks for the clarification on the 27 models, good to know. I looked at very nice (nearly mint) 1981 30' today, so it's good to know the 27 interior is much the same. It felt quite cramped to me, but this is probably because the last two boats I've been aboard are a C&C 35-2 and a Catalina 30. This 30' was the cleanest example topsides of any boat I've seen - the decks looked like new. I couldn't believe they hadn't been re-coated or painted, as the anti skid wasn't even worn. I looked everywhere and could see no signs of being painted. The only flaws were cracks at corners of anchor locker, a few small cracks at stanchion bases, and some sheet burn on the cockpit coamings. Nicely done synthetic teak sole on the cockpit looked good, and newer teak and holly sole inside. The only weaknesses I could find were the RWC 2QM engine, and fairly worn sails/covers. Asking $24K CAD.
We had just looked the Cat 30, so the C&C seemed a lot more cramped (headroom at vberth entrance much lower, and I'm only 5'8"), and of course the split galley layout is not as nice. It did have a nicely installed power windlass tucked inside anchor locker. It had newer frameless lexan ports, which is a shame, as I much prefer the older metal frame look. As a starter boat, I would be afraid of damaging this boat the first time I screw up docking it (which will happen I'm sure)... it just seems to much like a new boat. I think I need a beater to start with... :) Also not sure how resale will hold up, as these boats are not getting any younger. Although it is an '81, it's basically the same as a '71 layout and features. Thanks On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 6:53 PM Paul Baker via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > You'd be hard pressed to know the difference between the 27 and 30 > interiors unless you sat them side-by-side. You asked for something > comfortable for 2 adults to be inside on rainy days, either fits that > requirement easily. The stability diagram you linked to shows the C&C > designations for the 27. The Mk1 is the Mk1 in either designation. The > Mk1TM on that diagram is the Mk2 to everyone else, the MkII on that diagram > is the Mk3/4, and the New 27 is the MkV. Clear eh? 😊 > Just saying, lots of people buy more boat than they need and then never > end up sailing because they bought too much boat. Cost for boat bits go up > exponentially with boat size of course. > Enjoy whatever you end up with! > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Shawn > Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* January 11, 2019 11:08 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Shawn Wright > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List 1974 36 mk2 questions > > I've not been on a 27, but I am assuming they will be too small for our > needs, as that it what everyone says about the Catalina 27 (which I also > haven't been aboard). I liked the 26, but it was the first boat I looked > at, and everything since has been larger. The CS27 seemed pretty cramped, > but the double settee was also pulled out when I looked at it. The awful > v-berth/head door contraption on that one turned me off. I think the > Nicholson 31/35 sliding doors are the best solution I've seen, although > need to make sure they are locked in rough seas! > > I don't know how accurate this is, but it shows the 27MK2 as very tender, > while the Mk1 is very stiff. Not sure where the others fall. > > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/technical/stability.htm >
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