Danny,
I'm starting to think the same thing. Sent Andrew a message to see if
he's interested. I thought that trucking it back would be simpler, and
while I've not ruled it out, the boat will be an "oversize load" and
require special permits. That might be a bigger pain in the ass than
juggling weather.
My concerns about the time of year might be alleviated by the fact that
hurricane season will be done soon. Now that still leaves lots of
northerly winds to fight up the coast of NS (rather than the nice mid
summer downwind run). But if I'm stuck for time I could always meet a
delivery skipper part way or bail out early and get a ride home.
Mark
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Dr. Mark Bodnar
B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C)
Bedford Chiropractic
www.bedfordchiro.ca
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There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
- George Santayana
On 12/09/2013 10:36 AM, djhaug...@juno.com wrote:
How about a delivery captain sailing it back for you, or better yet, with you?
You'd get a crash course and probably some really valuable experience under the
tutelage of a seasoned salty dawg... Maybe that same someone could survey the
boat as well? Just a thought...
We happen to have just such a character on this list somewhere!
Danny
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Dr. Mark Bodnar" <drbod...@accesswave.ca>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:43:56 -0300
Does anyone know the total height of a C&C29 mk2?
I just guessed at 11 ft for the purpose of getting bids - I figure
pretty close - 5'3" draft and 6 ft interior headroom (starting ~12"
below water level) then extra for bow and stern pulpit.
As for the shipping comments - I need to sort out the best solution.
Sailing it back would be fun - but maybe not functional for my time
frame. I agree, if the boat is not in shape it's better to walk away -
but I'm nervous about doing my first open water transit in a new (to me)
boat.
I'm looking at the prices - and I'll have to think hard about the
challenges of towing ourselves. The truck is brand new with a towing
package. The trailer is a heavy duty trailer, used to carry
mini-excavators. I figure we'll total about 9000lbs.
BTW - I've gotten a comment about the mast step being an expensive
repair - is this a common problem with the 29's?
Mark
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Dr. Mark Bodnar
B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C)
Bedford Chiropractic
www.bedfordchiro.ca
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There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
- George Santayana
On 11/09/2013 11:02 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote:
Mark
Marine Cradle Shop in Oakville can make you a cradle that will fit.
Plan on approx $1300 You are going to need one anyway.
I trucked my J27 home on a cradle mounted on flatbed trailer. I draws
4.9 feet but has lower freeboard than C&C29. Find out the height from
top of cabin/stanhions to bottom of keel and add that to trailer deck
height. Plan on flatbed trailer weighing approx 2000 lbs and add that
to boat disp to ensure you are well under tow capacity of the truck.
Take all registration papers for trailer with you as customs is far more
touchy about the trailer coming to canada than they are about a boat
Have fun.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr.
Mark Bodnar
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 8:39 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List New Boat
Ok. So I'm throwing caution into the wind, at least a bit.
I have an accepted offer on the C&C29 Mk2 in Maine that I mentioned to
the list a while back.
http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/4001084479.html
For $8000.
Having looked a several boats locally (2 C&C29's I quite liked but
neither would settle for less than $20K, plus a few other boats), and
given the various options avail I decided that this was my best option.
I think I would have liked to get the CS30, but doubtful they would have
dropped the price to where I would have wanted it.
Little risky making an offer on an unseen boat. I feel like I almost
can't go wrong for $8000. Thank's to Bill for trying to get out to see
it. The seller has been good about giving me info on the boat, and as
best I can tell (emails and a phone conversation) seems honest -- I may
regret that assumption, but the offer is contingent on a survey - so if
there are any major issues then I'll likely just walk away. I likely
wouldn't bother with a survey if I was able to see it personally, but I
think it's prudent in this case, and will also give me a heads up on
issues I need to address once I have the boat in my possession.
Now the logistics. Bill Burketts suggested a surveyor in the area (not
sure how close) - Gene Barnes. Anyone have any other suggestions?
Plus the issue of getting the boat home. I've posted a listing on
uShip, but we are thinking about just going and hauling it back. I have
access to a truck that can haul 10-11000lbs, and access to a trailer
that can hold 14000lbs (I need to confirm that these will work
together!)
The boat is currently on jack stands. I'm thinking either I buy or
borrow a local cradle.
Does anyone have measurements on the proper cradle base size and pad
spacing for a 29 II?
There is a steel cradle for sale not far away
http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-other-Steel-Sa
ilboat-Cradle-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ509847290
I'm trying to figure out if it will fit the boat properly - seems short
to me.
For that matter - anyone near Halifax have a sailboat trailer that would
fit a C&C 29? Or know of any at their club that might be avail for rent?
Or a cradle I could rent?
Mark
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