Hi Mark, Just bought a 1975 30 MK1 myself. It had a sagging mast step which I have repaired. The mast is still out and I am fixing and polishing etc to get her launched in the next few weeks. They are pretty sweet boats to my eye. Mine was a bit of a project (mainly the mast step) so it was on the cheaper $$ end of the scale. Sails are in good shape - mast and rigging is like a brick, solid and strong and probably overbuilt. Mine has a fwc A4 that runs well and is easy to understand and maintain. Leaky windows and a plenty of gelcoat cracks - but she is 37 years old. Simple systems with manual pump water, ice box, alcohol stove and oven and some ancient but working instruments. What more do you need for a wonderful weekend with the family?
They say they are stiff as a church - I can't wait to get her out in a breeze and see how she does. I sail in the Chesapeake and had a C&C 27 in the past - another fantastic boat. Good luck with it and stay in touch - this list is a treasure trove..... Joe www.zialater.com Mayo, MD Hi All, I'm new to the list. Just joined up as I'm getting serious about moving up to a bigger boat. Currently sail a Mirage 24 in Halifax NS Canada, bought it last year, loved getting back on the water, but it's a little small to spend much time aboard with my 4 kids. After extensive online research and scanning Yachtworld and local boats I've narrowed down on trying to get a C&C 30. Seems to be the right size - small enough to singlehand, and light enough for our club crane to hoist, but still big enough to spend some time out on the water. I've read most everything on the C&C site, including a bunch of the mailing list archives. Was on a local boat here the other day - getting an idea of the size and space. I know the mast step is prone to softening, and the ports will likely need replacement (if not done already), plus there are the typical issues with the deck core, chainplates, standing rigging etc that can be problematic with any older boats. Any specific advice on things I need to watch for? I have someone I've chatted with on SailNet who has offered to check out one boat for me (in Long Island NY there is a nice looking 30 for sale - new diesel in 2000, well fitted out) Thanks in advance for the advice, Mark _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
