I own a 30-1, but have chartered a tall rig 40, with the deep keel.
Sailing it was like a freight train... the most amazing speed and
ground-covering ability I have ever dealt with.
Still brings a smile thinking about it.
That said, I thought the interior was set up for a racing crew more than
cruisers, but thats just a personal preference.

Good luck

Nate




On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 4:38 PM Jeffrey Brideau via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Allow me to first apologize for any ignorance we may suffer before I
> introduce our situation. I've been sailing all sorts of small craft for 35+
> years but this will be our first adventure in something no-longer
> trailerable.  I and my wife are shopping for an upgrade in size from our
> O'Day 23-2 and are attracted to the C&C line of boats given our budget, the
> perceived quality, performance/comfort reputation, and availability in the
> local market. We started eyeing a 35-3 in VT (and may still consider it)
> but after looking at a few 35' boats locally we are realizing they may
> still be a bit small for our rapidly growing family of four (and trucking
> and bottom painting a boat from VT to NH/ME seacoast adds a lot of costs),
> we have started looking at some C&C 40 boats in MA/RI  area. I'm not afraid
> of some small projects that can be carried out while we use it or in the
> offseason but not interested in a "project boat"  that would need work to
> be safe before use.
>
>
> https://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=3558367&checked_boats=3558367&hosturl=MattapoisettYachtSales&&ybw=&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=81236&url=
> https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1981-c-c-tall-rig-7442829/
>
> Now for the questions:
>
> We have scheduled the two 40's above for a visit next weekend, one we saw
> in the boatyard without invitation this weekend. They are both on the hard,
> and the one we briefly visited is a centerboard version. The other is a
> tall-rig/deep-keel.  See the photos linked.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/7xUVbSnHMob2YmYP8
>
> 1. On this boat, what is the drain in the keel for? Is it a bilge drain or
> a centerboard trunk vent? There was something, perhaps a piece of wood,
> loose inside the drain that I could move with a finger.
> 2. On cabin top starboard, there appears to be a wire cable winch that
> I've not seen on other examples. Is this the centerboard pendant perhaps?
> 3. Is the weeping from the centerboard pivot access ports reasonable or
> expected. It may be lubricant as the broker suggests it was somewhat
> recently serviced.
>
> Notes: The "smile" needs addressing but seems dry. Depth and knot log
> sensors have been painted over with antifoul despite being listed in the
> description as features. Gelcoat seems good for its age.
>
> We are leaning towards the centerboard model as the Marina we are
> targeting in Portland, ME has limited areas of draft to accommodate a 7.5'
> keel at low tide. However, fewer moving parts is a huge advantage as is
> better sailing performance. But, we might be forced into a less
> desirable marina or have a low tide +/- 1hr time block for coming or going
> from the marina.
>
> Last general question and ask for advice, what is the mast step situation
> on either of these boats and apart from waterlogged cores in the deck and
> hull, what are the critical points of interest to a new buyer that thinks
> he is somewhat savvy.
>
> All polite thoughts welcomed.
>
> Best regards,
> Jeff
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