So, when you said a couple weeks ago, you bumped some rocks and were selling your Genoa, I am guessing it was a little more serious than you let on. And you may have lost your 41. Never been on a 41, but by what I see on YW, I would say you may miss the extra space. But on the bright side, you will need a foot and half less draft, which might help you. Judging by the keel on the 41, I would say it would point better than the 39, with that swept back keel. But once you crack off close hauled, the 39 does sail very well. Mine had a newer high aspect rudder, and it was very well balanced. Also sails very well with just a 135. I added a foot to the boom, to 14' and a large roach, which also made it sail much better - easily worth the 6 seconds PHRF nicked me for. Sails very sporty, and turns on a dime. A friend of mine bought a C&C 37 after sailing with me for awhile, got some nice new Hood sails, and we went sparing out in the lake, I would go for awhile, and then make a loop around him to let him catch up. I think it really irritated him that it wouldn't keep up, but on the bright side, he never raced his boat, so I kept him as crew. Also, you don't want to hold a chute up much past 20 knots. And like Jack says, it is a beautiful looking boat. Not that the 41 is a slouch by any means.
Bill Coleman Erie PA -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Will Gerstmyer via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2020 6:43 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Will Gerstmyer Subject: Stus-List CnC 39? Comments please Had a ‘86 41 and am looking at a ‘74 39. Does anyone have comments on the differences/advantages? Thanks, Will Will Gerstmyer 978-609-1331 _______________________________________________ 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
