Mike:
The 36 of that vintage is very similar to the 34 of the same vintage. My
34 (previous boat) was also built in 1978. If you look at the two boats side
by side, the 36 looks like a slightly larger version of the 34. I did not do a
lot of single-handed sailing on my 34, but I believe it would have been easy
enough to do. The comments you received from other listers are spot on: Tides
mainsail track; main halyard led aft; less than a 150 genoa; roller furling
(which means the genoa halyard does not need to be led aft); and having an
autopilot (which I did not have). As one of the listers commented, docking the
boat may be the biggest challenge, especially in sideways breeze.
I grew up on a Cal 33, and the relatively flat bottom of that boat tends to
pound in waves. I immediately noticed that my 34 sliced through the water much
better, making for a more pleasant ride. My current boat (1977 Custom 42) –
same vintage – looks a lot like the 34 and the 36 underneath and handles the
same way. I’m sure the 36 is a comfortable offshore boat.
I have a friend who owns a 36 and can provide contact information if you
get serious and want more specific info. If so, contact me off-list at
[email protected] .
MLW
From: Mike Casey via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 11:58 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Mike Casey
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C Photo Album owners database
I am thinking of a 1978 C&C 36. Can anyone give me any intelligence on these
boats?
I currently have a C&C 30. I like how stiff it is. Would anyone know how the
C&C 36 would compare?
I'll be using it for coastal cruising in Nova Scotia.
Would it be too much to handle for an old guy (65 years of age).
Any comments would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Mike Casey
Halifax, Nova Scotia
On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 10:18 PM, Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List
<[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Stu, will remember that for later.
Brad
C&C 33 MKII
Lake Huron
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