Steve,
Have a C&C35 Mk2 that we cruise and race in all the different weather
that we have in New England ( Spring and Fall 15+kts, late July/early
Aug light air). One of he great things about her for cruising is that
I have a 145 cruising roller furl headsail that we use alone (no main)
in winds above 12kts. The boat is well balanced under that headsail
alone and as my wife says we're not as tippy.
In light air her performance is good due to her longer waterline and
taller rig (if you compare to other boats you find that the Mk2 compares
favorably with a ~37 footer). Because of her weight it takes a little
longer to get her up to speed, but conversely you can ghost from one
patch of air to the next.
Don Kern
/Fireball /C&C35 Mk2
Bristol, RI
On 1/10/2019 7:48 AM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote:
I was really focused on rough weather performance when I was shopping
but the reality was much different. After some foolhardy excursions we
chose not to sail in rough conditions, it wasn't fun. Out there on the
West coast you might not have the choice all the time. This is
something I would consider more carefully next time I buy. We're
coastal cruisers, most anything will do if you pay attention to the
weather. I would take that Westsnail completely off the list.
The CS 36T is a fabulous boat, that's on my short list for next. But I
love C&Cs, and they're cheaper.
Steve
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