In terms of a dinghy, I can only offer-up my experiences - learning the basics with my dad in a small 12-ft and then racing in the 19-ft lightning class, as well as lasers.
Like just about any C&C, the Lightning just 'has it' whether you're speaking of the way she sails or the way she looks doing it. Classic boat! (The S&S pedigree!). And they are pretty stable and also will plane quite easily. All the go-fast bits and pieces to learn sail-shape with. Strong class and fleet associations, etc. With that 25, I'm wondering if you'd be better off looking for one with a furling jib? On Aug 29, 2017 2:22 PM, "Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List" < [email protected]> wrote: > For what it is worth, As a first boat I owned a 13' FJ dinghy that taught > me nothing about sailing a 4000lb keelboat. Both that boat and my Laser > made me realize that I like to sail and like to swim, just not at the same > time. > Our 25mk1 allowed us overnight accommodations for a young family and > served as a stable and fun performing boat which we owned for 14 years > before trading up to our current Landfall 35. > Chuck Gilchrest > Padanaram, MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 29, 2017, at 4:46 PM, coltrek via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > If you REALLY want to learn how to sail , buy a 13 - 14 footer and sail > for a year or two. You will learn so much quicker on a small boat. Sorry if > I'm raining on your parade! > > > > Regards, > > BillColeman > C&C 39 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: "Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List" <[email protected]> > Date: 8/29/17 15:12 (GMT-05:00) > To: [email protected] > Cc: "Lisle Kingery, PhD" <[email protected]> > Subject: Stus-List considering 1981 C&C 25 > > Hi, still figuring out how to use/reply on the list so please bear with > me.... > > here is the add for the C&C 25 I'm considering: > > https://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/boa/d/cc-25/6239385891.html > > I went to take a quick look at it today and other than some slight star > cracking on the deck around a few stanchions, the deck looks pretty good. > I'll go over it carefully to check for soft spots. > > I'm buying a boat to learn to sail, I'm a little concerned 27 would be a > bit long for me, 25 looks about right. I have experience with 21 foot power > boat. > > Thanks, > > Lisle > > _______________________________________________ > > 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! > >
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