Hi Joel,

Probably not. Too far away and I suspect the border to be closed for some
time.

On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 7:36 PM Joel Delamirande via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Welcome to the club
> R you open to boat in Canada or Ontario
> And what price range are you looking for?
>
> On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 6:31 PM John Conklin via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Yes welcome love these boats
>> Is there really 2 cabins?  or quarter berth The lines on the 40 look like
>> an overgrown standard37 which I have and love. I am also little Leary on
>> the CB Model moving parts  but I don’t see a crazy aMount of complaints on
>> the forum I went for fixed keel that was “hacked off” as noted here :)
>>  and mars bulb added  for the Pamlico sounds and skinny NC waters.  oh and
>> she  also had a good smile. No further issues . Still sails and tracks like
>> a dream Best of luck survey survey !!
>>
>> John Conklin
>> S/V Halcyon
>> S/V Heartbeat
>> www.flirtingwithfire.com
>>
>>
>> On Jul 20, 2020, at 6:04 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Welcome to the list!
>>
>> It looks like the drain is a Garboard drain which allows the bilge to
>> drain in the off season.
>>
>> Yes the wire rope is most likely the center board pendent.
>>
>> The center board pin is only ever really covered by a light fairing
>> compound.  It is not unrealistic that the spots you see are lube or water
>> oozing through.  Personally I would lean towards the more fault tolerant
>> version of a fixed keel but can certainly understand you situation.  Edd
>> Schillay on this list pined his swing keel up and glassed over the slot.
>>
>> Personally, I like the exterior lines and design of the 40 more than my
>> 37+... But I love my 37+.
>>
>> As for the other questions, someone else is going to have to answer.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Josh Muckley
>> S/V Sea Hawk
>> 1989 C&C 37+
>> Solomons, MD
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 20, 2020, 17:38 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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