Brent,
I know people have made trips across the ocean in rowboats, but I can't
express enough how much I agree with John and Maryann. As someone who owned a
1978 C&C34 for many, many years (it was the Enterprise-A), we got to know the
strengths, weaknesses and limitations of the boat very well.
Over the course of our ownership, we took her a few times on the Around
Long Island Regatta, the first half of which is run on the ocean-side of Long
Island. As John and Maryann state, in light air and a little chop, the C&C34
will move like a dream. In heavy air and high waves, you'll actually hear the
hull "crunching" under the stress. In one of those races, we were up against
18-25 winds with 9-foot waves and, after a few miles, we all thought it would
be safest to turn around. We call that one the 5% Around Long Island Regatta.
I have almost 40 years of sailing experience. I would not want to do
any ocean voyages on a C&C34.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
On Aug 31, 2013, at 8:43 AM, John and Maryann Read <johnpr...@comcast.net>
wrote:
Hi Brent
First concern is his lack of sailing experience to undertake such a venture.
If he wants to experience offshore sailing, suggest he look into crewing
with an experienced skipper - perhaps on a delivery??
Second is the boat is very well designed and constructed with no inherent
flaws. That said, it is specifically designed for smooth water and light
airs, round the buoys racing and coastal cruising. It excels in these
conditions. It will handle heavy air, but not comfortably as it is arguably
the most tender C&C built. The centerboard itself also raises issues in
heavy air or seas. The sheer age of the boat would also mandate a thorough
inspection if not full replacement of essential systems such as rigging,
lifelines, etc. We love our 34 (full keel) but would not think of taking
her offshore.
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT
-----Original Message-----
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Brent
Driedger
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:26 PM
To: C&C List Canada
Subject: Stus-List C&C 34
Good evening.
One of my crew has made an offer to purchase a C&C 34 with a centreboard.
I'm guessing a very early 80s variety. I'm really unfamiliar with these
boats. This guy is very enthusiastic about cruising, in his 2nd year of
sailing and spent his first winter doing 7/10 of the great loop solo in a
Paceship 26.
His latest project is to take this C&C 34 across the Atlantic to Europe.
This wouldn't be my first choice of boat for deep ocean conquests but I'm
interested to know the opinions from owners etc. on how worthy a 34 cb is as
a blue water solo boat. Am I under estimating its capabilities or should I
provide him with caution.
Cheers
Brent
27-5
Lake Winnipeg
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