HI Ron, We are from the Portsmouth, NH area but sail in Portland, ME. We intend to keep the boat in Portland, ME.
On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 8:13 AM rjcasciato--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Jeff, did I miss where you are located?? > And is that where you will be keeping and sailing the boat?? > Ron > rjcasci...@comcast.net > > > Sent from Xfinity Connect Application > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: bride...@gmail.com > Sent: 2020-07-21 6:31:05 AM > Subject: Re: Stus-List New-guy C&C 40 Shopping questions > > Hi Ron, > > Thanks for the words of caution. We are definitely balancing the size > situation and appreciate a 40 will be over 5X larger than our 23 and would > love the opportunity to sail on one prior to purchasing if that were an > option. > > I'm selling a 40' diesel motorhome that costs us an arm and a leg in > repairs and maintenance (~$5000 in just the past few weeks) in exchange for > this "money pit" but would be very interested in what your annual cost may > have been. I've been building a spreadsheet to estimate annual costs > especially now that we will be paying for a slip. > > Thanks, > Jeff > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 10:11 PM rjcasciato--- via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hello Jeffrey......first, welcome to the list....most of us on the C&C >> list will keep our boats to the "end", unless we're upgrading to a larger >> C&C. >> I own a 77' 38MKII, hull #125. I've owned Impromptu for 23 years.... >> Your decision to get into a big "old" boat needs careful assessment of >> your finances and the amount of work you are willing to do.....virtually >> none of us here don't work to keep our boats sailing like they were built... >> You don't want to know how much money that chews up in 23 years... >> BUT, IMPROMPTU LOOKS LIKE IT JUST CAME OUT OF THE MOLD YESTERDAY.... >> and sails way better than it did when it left Canada for Chicago in 1977. >> My wife doesn't do wind, sun, and noise.... >> So this 38 MKII races....hard and well with a seasoned crew of 6. >> I don't suggest you think about that until later when you have enough >> crew.... >> Speaking of crew.....are you planning to sail the 40 with only you and >> your wife???? Things are much bigger on a 40 than on an ODay 23.....the >> mast alone approaches twice the height..... >> I would be glad to share some of the "annual base costs" for you to >> consider.... >> My opinion is that the 35 should be big enough for this next move....and >> cruisable in "nice" weather for two.... >> I'd be interested in some of the veteran C&C'ers opinion and what are >> some of the comparative issues of making this big jump. >> Something to consider......the guy who designed my 38 and all of those >> 40's, and all of the rest of the good years C&C's drives a 34......think >> about that first.... >> Making a move away from the ODay is a no brainer.....just you and your >> wife sail a 40 first....with safety crew sitting by. >> Again, welcome to this group.....we all love our C&C's. >> Ron C. >> IMPROMPTU >> C&C 38MKIIC >> 1977....#125 >> >> Sent from Xfinity Connect Application >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: bride...@gmail.com >> Sent: 2020-07-20 5:38:36 PM >> Subject: Stus-List New-guy C&C 40 Shopping questions >> >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. 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