Steve,
I have owned a 40 for 10 years. My comments in red;
...commodious anchor locker, windlass or at least a good place to mount one.
The 40 has a large anchor locker and room for a windlass. I saw one installed
(next on my list) and it worked fine
...A nice interior that will make the
admiral happy, specifically a proper galley.
The 40 has a great galley. Human sized.
...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
We have sixty gallons and can add an additional bladder but the watermaker is
in my plans for crossing the pond
...but it still
fails on the ventilation bit
Never had problem especially with fans.
...and fuel tankage ... unless you guys can
convince me otherwise.
Added a 15 gallon bladder tank behind engine for a total of 35. Would like
more but if you keep RPMS low when motoring (1500 rpm) she will do 5-6 knots in
calm water while sipping fuel.
...I get the impression from pictures that they lack
storage (cubbies, cabinets, etc).
Storage is not bad but we are converting pilots into storage cabinets to
increase.
....They are priced right though and
would leave enough money for a refit. Also, draft may be an issue.
They do have centerboard version...although my deep keel goes to weather like
a nobody's business
... 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.
And we too would like a shower stall. But when warm we shower in the cockpit
anyway.
I still sigh when looking back at her.
Call me if you want more feedback.
David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 10:18:25 -0500
From: stevanpla...@gmail.com
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Ontario 38
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.
SteveSuhana, C&C 32Toronto
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
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