And replace the impeller on the raw water pump. Removing the fuel tank and cleaning might be a bit excessive before a delivery. I usually take lots of Racor filter elements because often the grunge in the bottom of the tank gets shaken up when you get offshore. Polishing the fuel is a nice idea, if you have the time. But in the end you are on a sailboat!
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Sep 14, 2013, at 10:07, "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote: > And, if you choose to deliver on its own bottom, have the fuel tank removed > and cleaned. If not practical, have a reputable vendor polish the fuel. > Carry lots of fuel filter elements. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > From: Danny Haughey <djhaug...@juno.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:29 AM > Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat > > That will be a great trip! I hope that works out for you! I'd be envious! > Lol > > I would say, if all goes through with the purchase, try and find a good, > reputable diesel mechanic to go though the engine, tune it change out all the > lubricants check all the pumps and any other maintenance items. That way you > have a better chance of that thing working when you want it to. Maybe the > savings associated with the delivery could allow you the luxury of a good > engine inspection and maintenance. And that is something that will benefit > the boat. The shipping dollars don't do that. > > Good luck on the next steps! > > Danny > > > From my Android phone > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: "Dr. Mark Bodnar" <drbod...@accesswave.ca> > Date: 09/13/2013 11:11 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List New Boat > > > > 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 > > --------------------- > Dr. Mark Bodnar > B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) > Bedford Chiropractic > www.bedfordchiro.ca > --------------------- > > 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 > > > > --------------------- > > Dr. Mark Bodnar > > B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) > > Bedford Chiropractic > > www.bedfordchiro.ca > > --------------------- > > > > 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 > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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