Thanks to all who responded - what a welcoming group! To offer a stranger
access to one's boat like a couple of you have is something that I can only
hope to pay forward at some point in the future. As of now I'm lining up a few
different boats to go look at with my wife - including a C27, a Hunter 28.5,
and an S2 9.2A. No C30s for sale in the area at this point that either have
the options/are in the condition that I'm looking for or are in my price range.
I certainly have learned a few things to add to the list of "to-do" items
while evaluating a boat and once it gets down to it getting a survey done by a
skilled surveyor will be paramount. If only my money tree would start bearing
fruit...
Thanks again for the help with such a significant purchase!
Ross
Oh - and for Dave specifically - GO SOX! (native New Englander, ex-Bostonion
here...)
DaveBreski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) } I had a 27 for a number
of years it was a great boat, I single handed it a lot and camped out on
board by myself frequently. For me as a solo sailor it was great as a long
term stay on board boat it was lacking. Even at my meager 5 8 180 lbs I was
cramped never used the v-berth because it was too uncomfortable and a pita to
get in and out of. I put a lot of effort and new engine it only to end up
selling it last fall after the SO and I spent a week long cruise on board.
Now Im looking for something in the 30s thats comfortable enough for 2 to
spend a lot of time on board. Dont get me wrong its a great sailing boat
and generally good value for the money but unless you like camping in a small
tent and since you like the 30 Id think about
finding a 30 you really dont want the wife being disappointed -
Dave
Cape Cod, MA
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Russ Dearmore
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:23 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Advice for a potential C27 buyer
Ross, I'm only 5'9" and 195 and although I love my 27' I am really weary
of the bending and twisting involved with any activities done below. I'd ask
myself how much time I would spend single handing the boat. If you would
usually have someone to help crew (wife?) then I'd enthusiastically recommend
the 30. The 27' inboard is very difficult to work on. Slide into the port
side cockpit locker and see if you have a prayer of a chance to inspect the
transmission fluid. Every time I get in there I spend 2 days of bed rest
because of a back operation. Sleeping is not comfortable to me but again it
may be due to the back.
In short, I'd get a very used 30' and improve it as budget restraints
allow. It will be much more enjoyable for the wife (extremely important, I
can't emphasize this critical point enough) and your enjoyment will be enhanced
also. It's amazing what some fiberglass work and paint will do to make a
tired looking boat look nearly new......
As Ralph so accurately pointed out the head routine is not to be
underestimated. The 30 is basically just a more enjoyable boat. Put your
money in improvements on the right size boat so as not to lose the work you put
into your first boat. It's sad to see all that labor and money go to the next
owners wallet. Bargains are out there so just be patient.
Hope I haven't angered to many 27 lovers because for it's size, it's
the best........
Ross Aresco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi All,
I'd appreciate some advice here. I've been researching diligently for the
best first boat for my wife and me (no kids just yet) and have had my heart set
for a while on a C30. However, with trying to save up for starting a family,
etc. I'm thinking that it may be the best decision financially to start with a
more typical (and cheaper) "starter boat" and then move up in a few years,
versus spending at least $10-20K more for a C30 and moving right to the boat
that we could grow into. Yes, I know that if you amortize that over a number
of years it doesn't add up to much, but it does right now.
How do you like your C27s? I've never sailed one - but they're clearly
super popular and can handle a variety of conditions. For the same
accoutrements that we'd like (newer sail inventory, well maintained engine,
pressure hot/cold water, generally well maintained boat) you can land a C27 for
so much less than a C30, I'm thinking that this makes more and more sense.
Part of my apprehension, however, is that I'm 6'3" 260lbs and I'm a bit
worried about feeling like Will Ferrell in Elf while onboard! We're in Erie,
PA so we'd ideally like to do a lot of day/evening sailing, some weekly club
racing and ideally do some weekend trips west past Cleveland and north to
Canada.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
~Ross
Change your thinking, change your life. We are guided, we are guarded, we are
healed, we are blessed.....
