Hi all, Thanks so much for everyone's replies about the C&C mkii I'm considering. it's really helpful!!
I went and took a second look at her today. This time the broker shared a survey done in 2014 by the 3rd owner which he didn't mention during my first visit. This C&C 30 mkii is #21 built in 1987. Overall the boat was rated as "above average" condition when surveyed on the hard in 2014. The only sign of high moisture readings was in the cover of the hatches in cockpit and the surveyor confirmed what the collective list said about the keel - just cosmetic joint separation, not structural, "minor cracking in the fairing compound". I could hear some definite "crackling" sound when walking on the port side deck, but not near the mast or upper deck or anywhere else on the deck. Apparently the rudder had an 18" crack and high moisture ratings and the previous owner claims it was fixed. Estimated fair market value was 34k at the time. other main recommendation was to add a power bilge blower and to inspect chain plates after removing fastened panels. Wondering how much of a PITA this would be? Since 2014, the owner has new main and headsail (2015) and some other updates mentioned in the survey (replacing waste hose that was apparently rated for fuel but not waste, noting a distinct "odor" from the waste system during the survey). Speaking of odors, the boat smelled very badly in the cabin and it appears to be due to nasty yellowish/greenish standing water about 6"+ in the bilge. The boat has been on the hard all year due in part to the elevated water levels on Lake Ontario but still has standing water in the bilge. Thoughts on if this is a red flag? It seems every boat I've looked at that is 25+ years old has some sort of "old boat smell." Need to fix that before the wife and kids take a look. :) Is "old boat smell" curable? I've lined up a good surveyor and plan to run the survey by him to discuss next steps. Perhaps a "partial" survey to address the findings from the previous one, or just do a complete new one? I'd welcome opinions on this point. Thanks again, Lisle
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