I looked at a few C&C 25 Mk 2's before I bought my Mk 1. Some of the early C&C 25 Mk 2's had an issue where that arch over the door in the cabin supports the mast step. I believe there was a recall to reinforce the area and then at some point in the production run a design change.
With an extra long shaft outboard (25 inch) and a properly located bracket you won't have a problem with the prop coming out of the water. I have a 6 hp Tohatsu 4-stroke extra long shaft. You will have to raise and tilt the outboard to keep the prop from dragging when sailing, though. Under the best of circumstances an outboard on a transom bracket is a PITA. The extra long shaft outboard is a bit heavier than long shaft models, so don't go with any larger of a power head than you need. I basically only use my outboard to get home if the wind dies when I'm out sailing. There can be a significant weight difference among different outboard brands for the same hp rating. You might even consider trying to find a used 2-stroke, as they're considerably lighter. Don't skimp on the bracket. Get a heavy duty bracket with the spring assist or even the bracket with hydraulic assist. Other than the outboard transom bracket, both the 25 Mk 1 and Mk2 are great boats. Mark '73 C&C 25 Mk 1 > From: Roger Slade <roger.sl...@yahoo.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List 1982 C&C 25 > Message-ID: <478527662.8086346.1537359323...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi all, > New to the group.? I am going to look at a fresh water C&C 25 built in 1982 a > second time and wondered about any ideas of what to look for that is specific > to this model.? I believe this boat has a cored deck and cored hull, so will > look for any respective issues with water intrusion, deformities, etc.? Boat > has been sitting for past 8 years (indoors) so assume it may be difficult to > identify and wet areas of decking, but will look for any cracking or > deformities around stanchions, fittings, mast step, etc.? > Boat has a 15hp OMC saildrive which needs a rebuild (seized) , so thinking > strongly of removing that and filling in the hole and going with outboard.? > (engine is already out, but drive is stil in).? ? > Interested in any other thoughts on potential problem areas to check out. > Thanks!? _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
