I used to see a 30 Mk 1 in the Caribbean for years. She'd been sailed down from Ontario. Our boats are pretty stout...certainly a lot better than some of the boats built for cruising these days.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Jan 28, 2015, at 18:36, John Pennie via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > As others have mentioned it's more about the sailor and weather than the > boat. With that said a 34 would leave very little room for error and wouldn't > be my first choice. Fine for the ICW and a hop to the Bahamas but for > extended offshore... not so much. Aside from that, cargo capacity becomes a > top priority for longer term sailing. Geometry is working against the 34 > there. > > I always liked the 34 and may yet own one someday. I'll keep her within the > design parameters. > > Just an opinion > > John > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 28, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Though I like the idea of trailer ing down to Fla and sailing across, (and >> you're right, it would be easy with the 27), I'm looking forward to doing a >> little exploring on the way down from the Chesapeake, hopping in and out of >> the ditch. I suspect that not having a schedule will make it as much fun as >> cruising the Bahamas. >> >> Andy >> C&C 40 >> Peregrine >> >> >> Andrew Burton >> 61 W Narragansett >> Newport, RI >> USA 02840 >> >> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ >> +401 965-5260 >> >>> On Jan 28, 2015, at 17:23, Chuck S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Brent, >>> I've always felt offshore capabilities of various boats depended more on >>> the skipper than the boat. Look at what Slocum took around the world. >>> Now they are crossing ocean with rowboats. >>> >>> I've always been a fan of Finnistere, the S&S 38ft centerboarder that won >>> Newport to Bermuda race several times and also did some long cruises >>> http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5663 >>> >>> I should think a C&C 34 CB known to be tender, could still be handled in >>> most conditions, and the shoal draft should be great for the shallows >>> areas. >>> >>> Call me crazy, but I also think your 27 MkV could be trailered to Florida >>> in 1/10th the time and sailed to the islands just fine. Pick your weather >>> and window and go. >>> >>> Chuck >>> Resolute >>> 1990 C&C 34R >>> Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md >>> >>> From: "Richard N. Bush via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> To: bren...@highspeedcrow.ca, cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:50:30 AM >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List 34 offshore >>> >>> Brent, Check out the "Sailing Saralane" blog, they have a C&C 40 with a >>> centerboard and have been cruising for several years now; >>> http://sailingsaralane.blogspot.ca/ >>> >>> Also the Persuasion Blog, they're from Canada and just made the jump to the >>> Bahama's; http://persuasion37.com/ >>> >>> >>> I'm sure there's more..... >>> Richard >>> 1985 C&C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596; >>> >>> >>> Richard N. Bush >>> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine >>> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 >>> 502-584-7255 >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Brent Driedger via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> To: C&C List Canada <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> Sent: Wed, Jan 28, 2015 2:53 am >>> Subject: Stus-List 34 offshore >>> >>> Happy winter everyone. >>> I'm just taking a moment to appreciate vintage C&Cs and their ability to >>> make >>> dreams come true. One of my crew purchased a 1984ish 34 CB near Toronto a >>> little over a year ago, took it across the lake, through the canals to the >>> ICW, >>> wintered in Florida and this season successful began exploring the Bahamas. >>> His >>> spot is showing him just outside of Nassau and with his adventurous spirit, >>> who >>> knows where he'll end up next. He's sailing more or less solo choosing to >>> tag >>> along with someone going that way for safety. >>> Anyone else on the list with the CB version do any offshore cruising? I'm >>> curious on how they handle a big sea. >>> >>> Cheers >>> Brent Driedger >>> 27-5 >>> Lake Winnipeg. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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