A couple of years ago I was boat shopping for a 35-3 and looked at several; fell in love with every one of them; but for one thing or another, a deal never happened, then I came upon a 37 in Newburyport MA and things clicked; so now I consider that I have a "big" 35-3...!
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 25, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > One worthwhile addition to a 35/3: I ran a piece of 1 inch SS tubing from > the mast back to the pole that is forward of the steps using bimini fittings > so there was a centerline handrail from the galley to the mast. > > Joel > >> On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> I agree with Rick's comments. We were out on a friend's Catalina 42 last >> weekend, and while it was clearly voluminous down below, the lack of >> handholds was very noticeable. His is probably a late-80s, early 90's boat. >> >> >> That said, I wasn't going to say anything... :) >> >> Bruce Whitmore >> >> (847) 404-5092 (mobile) >> [email protected] >> >> >> From: Rick Brass via CnC-List <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Cc: Rick Brass <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 10:25 AM >> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1983 C&C 35 mark 3 new purchase >> >> I have to agree with Joe about the interior volume of the CatBenHun boats. >> Wide beam carried well aft on the newer designs makes for lots of interior >> room. Much more than on any of the boats designed in the 1980s. >> >> That said, none of the newer Catalinas or Hunters I’ve been aboard (which >> includes several models from 33 to about 45 feet) seem to be set up as good >> sea boats. Few hand holds, few fiddles, big spaces between the cabinets. A >> local Catalina 42 Mk2 owner has stopped taking his boat out on Pamlico Sound >> when the wind is forecast to be above 15 knots because he and his wife were >> tired of getting uncomfortable and bouncing around the interior when >> underweigh. (The Sound averages only about 20 feet deep and develops a >> significant, short chop at 20 knots and above. A Donzi 33 came into my >> marina yesterday from across the Sound; they said they had to turn back >> twice because of the chop, and it was blowing 8 to 12.) >> >> I suspect the better description of the boats I’ve been aboard would be >> “Dock Condo” instead of “Cruising Boat”. >> >> Rick Brass >> Washington, NC >> >> >> From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joe Della >> Barba via CnC-List >> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 8:51 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Cc: Joe Della Barba <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1983 C&C 35 mark 3 new purchase >> >> If you look at any recent CatBenHun in the 34-36 foot range, any version of >> the C&C 35 is going to seem quite small and cramped. Any of the 35s will of >> course sail 10x better, but that does not always matter to some people. >> Warning - the "have to have it" aft double bunk under the cockpit is a long >> way from the air coming down the forward hatch and right next to the hot >> engine. It may not be the cruising paradise your wife thinks it is ;) >> >> Joe >> Coquina >> C&C 35 MK I >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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