Hi, 1) We are 5-9 & 5-8, and we found the v-berth was best with head forward but it was a little cramped. The quarter birth is roomer but one has to climb over the other to get out which can be a pain. But all that was before I converted the port settee to a pull out bunk so that the side cushions extend the bed out. The conversion was rather easy and this is all we use now. If interested I can provide further details.
You can see a photo of it extended down in a partial post (i.e. photos only) on my Reupholstering Cabin Cushions: https://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/2021/06/new-cushion-fabric.html 2) I have had no issues with the Walter v-drive. I misalignment can cause the seals to leak, so I aligned it well using feeler gauges ands it has been a non-issue. My Paragon transmission came with a metal tag for Transmission Marine, Inc(marinegears.com). I ordered a new dipstick and chatted a bit with them about both the Paragon and Walter v-drive. Very nice people. Apparently, the metal tag indicated that they had rebuild the Paragon as some point. If I had a problem with either the v-drive or transmission, I would definitely contact them. You may want to give them a call and ask about rebuild or replacement options. - Paul E. 1981 C&C Landfall 38 S/V Johanna Rose Fort Walton Beach, FL http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/ > On Jul 2, 2025, at 5:02 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > My wife and I are looking at one we like: > Questions: > 1. Do 2 adults fit in the V-berth or aft berth better? I am 5-10 and she is > 5-7. > 2. Is the V-drive suspect? It doesn't seem to do anything odd right now, but > if it dies can it be fixed or replaced? > Thanks! > > Joe Della Barba > Coquina > C&C 35 MK I > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: > https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly > appreciated.
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