I would go back to a C&C 39, tall rig, deep rudder and the light weight Atomic 4 aux engine. Prep it to be fully optimized for its PNW PHRF rating but include a “penalty pole” and blooper for those long DDW legs. I would also want the upgraded winch package that included the Barient titanium drum 3 speed primary winches.
Back in the late 70’s the 39s did well in the typical light air races that were long enough to experience several changes of current that could keep a crew of 6 out for 24 to 36 hours in relative comfort. If the wind came up it could still go upwind without the whole neighborhood camped out on the rail. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Port Ludlow/Seattle > On Nov 29, 2021, at 12:58 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > If one was to buy a C&C to totally trick out for handicap racing, which model > would you buy and why? > What modifications would you make if you had a bunch of boat bucks? > > !!! Don't forget to trim your responses if this thread builds. !!! > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
