Edd: Some of your pictures show the Stack Pack, but in the racing pictures it's not there. Is the pack easily removable for racing? I have a loose footed main.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Edd > Schillay via CnC-List > *Sent:* July-09-18 8:11 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Edd Schillay > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List 37/40 recommendations? > > > > Chuck, > > > > While I can’t comment on the winged-keel version specifically, I’ve had my > 1990 C&C 37+ for 13 years now (the Enterprise-A was a 1978 C&C 34) and > can’t say enough about how wonderful a boat it is. > > > > SAILING > > She’s responsive, points well and can handle heavier wind and chop better > than pretty much any other boat in her class. For cruising, I find the 135% > jib to be perfect in just about every wind range - never overpowered and > can easily hit 7.2 knots (or, as we say on my boat, Warp 7.2) on the jib > alone (Pic > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__3.bp.blogspot.com_-2D-5FpUcUZefrfY_UG2byO27YdI_AAAAAAAABlk_VKt3WcYZ9Mw_s1600_Day1Sailing.jpg&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=WQmAWS_HPlrmfc8w3cwQoz67lQ8MFnGoLeiHRY7c_xU&e=>). > Once you get the boat, if it doesn’t already have one, I would suggest > installing a “Stack Pack” system for the main (Pic1 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__1.bp.blogspot.com_-2D-2Drq4wL9px58_WzKrXnRU01I_AAAAAAAACkY_EXHBCCqq2VYx1quwGz6VDIPiAzbczsIBACLcBGAs_s1600_IMG-5F1799.jpg&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=LfV0LVDnyqFeFlHAC6sdNar-2eW4-Tngwelh6Ai2jJY&e=> > | Pic 2 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__4.bp.blogspot.com_-2D33ZcliySMzU_WzKrX6K-5FjeI_AAAAAAAACkc_P5owuAsTLfQxP0NMz-2D5Qn5h7UR-2DodJVwQCLcBGAs_s1600_IMG-5F1800.jpg&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=buSNaq333v4kiDQCsjW8GRj8x6cnYkcCFSI7f2Uq9Xw&e=>) > as, without one, getting the main up or down, especially in a breeze, can > be a multi-person job between the flaking and sail ties (Pic > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__1.bp.blogspot.com_-2D4EYiOA4Hduw_UmPsvAdxjvI_AAAAAAAACDI_yUNXs-2Dg6U3Q_s1600_sailsdown.JPG&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=pz05sSNB6YBkLPioOQaJNq7ozBUrtfBR90kKB4OaYjo&e=> > ). > > > > ACCOMODATIONS > > She is simply a cruiser’s dream. The biggest complaint I’ve heard about > monohulls is that it feels like you’re in a basement. Not true with the > 37/40 series. It’s light, airy and very comfortable. The V-berth forward > cabin in spacious with LOTS of storage, the main cabin bright, has great > ventilation, and between the starboard-side u-shaped seating (Pic > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_spvg3fycdx4191r_IMG-5F0810.JPG-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=c7RH6aomOEuwP2LMJHbjDWikZ3vp4cKVXH5Enhhk3YM&e=>), > the port-side bench seating (Pic > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_zz6yi3vt4vi8kkq_IMG-5F0811.JPG-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=8RRdbwhbWfOKLobH8gM8UfCoD1kzgB6lwO7pmXS3-cc&e=>), > the nav table and the L-shaped galley, you won’t be bumping into each > other. The head is bigger than some cruise-ship bathrooms with a separate > enclosed shower stall (with seat too!) and that aft cabin with the > centerline island queen bed is just phenomenal (Pic > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__4.bp.blogspot.com_-2DXyGMCtYJiI0_WcP2LVtir0I_AAAAAAAAChg_w3hLq4shrigv5u01cWeoghTnzlOhvt9UgCLcBGAs_s1600_bed.JPG&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=Hgs7vtBApfuGpav10LE4xCZxOHBZ50QGu8md3dpiJnw&e=>). > She will be the envy of all your friends and, if you’re lucky, you may get > a white-bearded C&C 30 MkII owner come aboard and say things like “I f-in > hate you” and who tells other C&C’ers “Don’t go back there” when they start > inching towards your aft cabin. > > > > MAINTENANCE > > What’s better on a boat than doing projects and customizing? I’m often > amazed at how much access there is to wiring and other systems. And engine > access is on three-sides (some have added a fourth side hatch in their > head) making engine work pretty easy with less blood-covered knuckles. > > > > Some additional under-sail (racing) photos (Pic1 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_jk70wtpocxhm5m0_Scan10043.JPG-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=h3Kfqn_fWuVAI1Fcm6irU6HZRM5arHfcwpkVHnoiKWU&e=> > | Pic2 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_efsjhnkw3qvw5dj_Scan10041.JPG-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=ddB36FekkGkXDjHLW4Gc90wJsO9dpNzQUUwOXtAiqeY&e=> > | Pic 3 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_k1exc0yuzn6fq9m_race1-2Draw-2Dcloseup.png-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=s4Rbdg-_Xv3gw5oHrkbCwGLaXdhv01IkfCxGEegNoQs&e=> > | Pic 4 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_ieixco4khf11gf8_DownwindFinish.jpg-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=S3yUUou5MKD80iwiEkXHLpUBX8UcGouh6skGgMPu1-I&e=> > ) > > > > Seriously, it’s such an amazing boat that, even after 25 years, the > designer can’t help but stare (Pic > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dropbox.com_s_pdlqr438yyab1c9_Ball.png-3Fdl-3D0&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=jumz13M_J12bcTRuB3RGBYSbeF7DNbNU1R1gW5yBBhg&e=> > ) > > > > Feel free to contact me off list should you need any specific info or > insights. > > > All the best, > > > > Edd > > > > > > Edd M. Schillay > > Starship Enterprise > > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > > City Island, NY > > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__enterpriseb.blogspot.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=dKAkruVGSO5wBUQoOn4R8Q6qbo7cWs2KggnErflJR9c&s=I_gEVYuBm7Yf5H5RPvS5Bo3CtQ108Mu2hzKr_bpozi4&e=> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > <#m_3347148083757295798_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > >
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