That's a fun project to contemplate, Steve. And I have to admit, one that has crossed my mind more than once. I am stuck on the 40. I love the way she sails and I love that she fits my budget. Using the 40 as as a long-term cruiser is quite do-able...and in comfort. I think the storage is pretty good, and she's certainly comfortable to live aboard. The tankage is definitely a consideration, but that can be worked around; add a bladder for fuel aft of the existing tank, and perhaps another for water under the V-berth. See http://sailingsaralane.blogspot.com/ for what my friend Skip did to modify his 40. It's not necessary to do all he did, but it's interesting to think about.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com>wrote: > I'm meeting with my real estate guy tomorrow morning to start a discussion > about selling the house. I'm not entirely serious just yet, but serious > enough. I have a chance here to live the dream for at least a few years, > what happens after, I don't know. It's a serious *consideration* at this > point, not yet a serious plan. Spreadsheets have been made, there's no > turning back now! > > My logic is that the Canadian real estate market is overvalued and a > correction is on the horizon. If I'm going to live in a depreciating asset > it might as well be a boat :) The admiral and I are young yet and not in a > rush to have kids. We can take off for a few years and "see what happens". > I may never have this chance again, I'm only going to get older and if my > genetic heritage is of any indication, crabbier! Once kids are in the > picture I can forget about cruising until I retire .. and I might be dead > by then! (existential angst - you only live once) > > Curtis, same guy ;) > > What I want: > > Fin Keel. > Solid build capable of doing passages, not interested in rounding any > horns (but who knows how I'll feel in a few years, I prefer to keep my > options open) > Lots of opening ports/hatches (Caribbean cruising - I love the C&C 40 but > it fails on this point and lack of tankage but they sure are priced right > and beeeeeautiful!) > Commodious anchor locker, windlass or at least a good place to mount one. > Lots of tankage. > A nice interior that will make the admiral happy, specifically a proper > galley. Quite frankly we plan to spend a lot more time at anchor than out > in a gale so yeah, I like a nice interior! Without a house this is the > primary residence, it better be nice. Not interested in "slumming" it > around the tropics in a floating dorm room. Separate shower is probably > mandatory as well. The Passport 40 is the perfect boat, but I'm too poor > for that. Well, I think ... my agent might tell me otherwise tomorrow. > > 40 feet is about the right size. > If I could do it all on a C&C 40 that would be the boat. Lack of tankage > can be partially addressed with a water maker but it still fails on the > ventilation bit and fuel tankage ... unless you guys can convince me > otherwise. I get the impression from pictures that they lack storage > (cubbies, cabinets, etc). They are priced right though and would leave > enough money for a refit. Also, draft may be an issue. I really do love > them though, totally based on aesthetics :) and not ashamed to admit that. > Looks ARE important. All signs point to the 40 being a good sailor too and > that's high on the list for both of us. We're not interested in getting > around in an old shoe. > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > > On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca>wrote: > >> I am reasonably sure there is an Ontario 38 at out club......it looks >> to be extremely well equipped for blue water sailing.....I don't know who >> owns it but if you are serious about buying this one, let me know and I >> will attempt to locate its owner for you. >> >> Rob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32 - 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >> >> >> >> On 2014/02/03 9:11 PM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> >> I'm trying to find more information about the Ontario 38. It's a reach >> because apparently there were only 4 made. George Cuthbertson was the >> designer. The Ontario 32 is a well regarded boat and apparently built well. >> The 38 is good looking but information is very slim. Anyone ever sailed on >> one of these? Knew/know an owner? There is one for sale sort of nearby. >> >> Here's a picture: >> http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/z/P6sAAOxyUrZS5TbV/$_20.JPG >> >> handsome. >> >> And what info I could find on sailboatdata: >> http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3068 >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> Steve >> Suhana, C&C 32 >> Toronto >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo >> Albumhttp://www.cncphotoalbum.comcnc-l...@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 > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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