If draft is an issue (or might be a future issue depending on your plans for cruising, etc.) I would consider the cb model. I have a 36 XL/kcb (your 40 ft C&C is actually a kcb since the cb retracts into a serious keel, unlike some cb boats that have boards only or very small keels) since I sail in the skinny NC sounds where a 5 ft draft is often the rule in marinas, not the exception. I Replace the pennant every 5 or so years and otherwise forgetaboutit!.Upwind, board down, it will point with or better than any others and downwind, board up, it will get up and go! OTOH, it likely has a weighted board which probably weighs over 1000 lbs. Unless you are racing, grinding the board up is not an easy job—I use a Lewmar 30 with 3:1 purchase AND my strongest crew to bring her up. Of course, as some have noted, it is a simple matter to pin it up permantly. Of course the kcb won’t be as fast as a deep keel of the same model (lots more wetted surface than a fin) but there probably isn’t any harbor in NH/ME that you could not get into, even at low tide, with the board up. Welcome to the list! Charlie Nelson1995 C&C 36 XL/kcbWater Phantom
Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Monday, July 20, 2020, 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_______________________________________________ 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
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