That's an interesting idea. On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 10:17 PM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> I'm not familiar with how the pennant is attached, but I'm wondering > whether you could fit a hydraulic cylinder in place of a winch. My backstay > and vang are hydraulic, and they are so easy to tension. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 7:09 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> If draft is an issue (or might be a future issue depending on your plans >> for cruising, etc.) I would consider the cb model. >> >> I have a 36 XL/kcb (your 40 ft C&C is actually a kcb since the cb >> retracts into a serious keel, unlike some cb boats that have boards only or >> very small keels) since I sail in the skinny NC sounds where a 5 ft draft >> is often the rule in marinas, not the exception. >> >> I Replace the pennant every 5 or so years and otherwise forgetaboutit!. >> Upwind, board down, it will point with or better than any others and >> downwind, board up, it will get up and go! OTOH, it likely has a weighted >> board which probably weighs over 1000 lbs. Unless you are racing, grinding >> the board up is not an easy job—I use a Lewmar 30 with 3:1 purchase AND my >> strongest crew to bring her up. Of course, as some have noted, it is a >> simple matter to pin it up permantly. >> >> Of course the kcb won’t be as fast as a deep keel of the same model (lots >> more wetted surface than a fin) but there probably isn’t any harbor in >> NH/ME that you could not get into, even at low tide, with the board up. >> >> Welcome to the list! >> >> Charlie Nelson >> 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb >> Water Phantom >> >> Sent from AOL Mobile Mail >> Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://mail.mobile.aol.com__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_Pupndkq9gIuXTaTATOVbYRA-RLdaLhZAOxcPtCA9ohBNyo9CJ9gjogcVzPY1vItujQ$> >> >> On Monday, July 20, 2020, Jeffrey Brideau via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Allow me to first apologize for any ignorance we may suffer before I >> introduce our situation. I've been sailing all sorts of small craft for 35+ >> years but this will be our first adventure in something no-longer >> trailerable. I and my wife are shopping for an upgrade in size from our >> O'Day 23-2 and are attracted to the C&C line of boats given our budget, the >> perceived quality, performance/comfort reputation, and availability in the >> local market. We started eyeing a 35-3 in VT (and may still consider it) >> but after looking at a few 35' boats locally we are realizing they may >> still be a bit small for our rapidly growing family of four (and trucking >> and bottom painting a boat from VT to NH/ME seacoast adds a lot of costs), >> we have started looking at some C&C 40 boats in MA/RI area. I'm not afraid >> of some small projects that can be carried out while we use it or in the >> offseason but not interested in a "project boat" that would need work to >> be safe before use. >> >> >> https://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=3558367&checked_boats=3558367&hosturl=MattapoisettYachtSales&&ybw=&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=81236&url= >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=3558367&checked_boats=3558367&hosturl=MattapoisettYachtSales&&ybw=&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=81236&url=__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_Pupndkq9gIuXTaTATOVbYRA-RLdaLhZAOxcPtCA9ohBNyo9CJ9gjogcVzPYPsIIQ1E$> >> https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1981-c-c-tall-rig-7442829/ >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1981-c-c-tall-rig-7442829/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_Pupndkq9gIuXTaTATOVbYRA-RLdaLhZAOxcPtCA9ohBNyo9CJ9gjogcVzPYKE4q6gc$> >> >> Now for the questions: >> >> We have scheduled the two 40's above for a visit next weekend, one we saw >> in the boatyard without invitation this weekend. They are both on the hard, >> and the one we briefly visited is a centerboard version. The other is a >> tall-rig/deep-keel. See the photos linked. >> >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/7xUVbSnHMob2YmYP8 >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://photos.app.goo.gl/7xUVbSnHMob2YmYP8__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_Pupndkq9gIuXTaTATOVbYRA-RLdaLhZAOxcPtCA9ohBNyo9CJ9gjogcVzPYQ8hF_Qc$> >> >> 1. On this boat, what is the drain in the keel for? Is it a bilge drain >> or a centerboard trunk vent? There was something, perhaps a piece of wood, >> loose inside the drain that I could move with a finger. >> 2. On cabin top starboard, there appears to be a wire cable winch that >> I've not seen on other examples. Is this the centerboard pendant perhaps? >> 3. Is the weeping from the centerboard pivot access ports reasonable or >> expected. It may be lubricant as the broker suggests it was somewhat >> recently serviced. >> >> Notes: The "smile" needs addressing but seems dry. Depth and knot log >> sensors have been painted over with antifoul despite being listed in the >> description as features. Gelcoat seems good for its age. >> >> We are leaning towards the centerboard model as the Marina we are >> targeting in Portland, ME has limited areas of draft to accommodate a 7.5' >> keel at low tide. However, fewer moving parts is a huge advantage as is >> better sailing performance. But, we might be forced into a less >> desirable marina or have a low tide +/- 1hr time block for coming or going >> from the marina. >> >> Last general question and ask for advice, what is the mast step situation >> on either of these boats and apart from waterlogged cores in the deck and >> hull, what are the critical points of interest to a new buyer that thinks >> he is somewhat savvy. >> >> All polite thoughts welcomed. >> >> Best regards, >> Jeff >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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