Shame you're on the West Coast. There's a nice 35-1 for sale in Louisiana that's very well equipped. (It's NOT Touche'!) See:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1r3tWvusWOJozSlOu6XDUCEZ-nYCSvRhu Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 9:55 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Just a bit more info on the C&C 35-2 'Callisto' that I viewed last week > and decided to pass on. My wife had the same feeling, but hers was based > mainly on the interior (which I didn't think was that bad), aside from the > 70s molded headliner (complete with many holes from wiring mods and the > dodger, etc). That weekend I also was invited aboard another 35-2, so I had > a feel for the interior already. I don't mind it, although I think I am > changing my opinion of the dinette vs. drop-down table; having been on some > boats with the drop-down, I prefer it as it can be out of the way quicker > when not needed. > > Anyway, a few other unique things this boat had installed by the previous > owner: > > - water maker driven off engine pulley (he owns a watermaker company) and > installed in box to starboard of engine at sole level > - engine driven bilge pump in addition to two electric and manual. Not > sure how it is engaged/disengaged > - dual 65A alternators - all those extra belts are a bit scary - 4 pulleys > off the crank > - solar panels over cockpit aft on very heavy aluminum I-beams, room for 4 > panels and 6x 6V batteries > - solent rig with dual furlers, apparently properly braced below deck, > although I didn't verify > - huge anchor and roller, along with stainless bow eye in hull - he didn't > want anchor to slip I guess. Possibly it was on a mooring buoy so the bow > eye would make sense. > > Although some things looked to be fairly well installed, others did not: > - poorly finished plywood battery box in port lazarette, along with refrig > unit covered in rust (probably not a marine grade unit) > - possibly the most annoying were all the holes in the molded headliner, > with exposed wiring junctions, etc. I assume some of the wiring is captive > so he decided to start cutting small holes. That and the holes for the > dodger mounting made it look like swiss cheese. Is the wiring that > difficult to upgrade up there? I'd probably try to cover the headliner with > panels of white and teak to hide all this, since I'm not a fan of molded > liners. > > The main problem with this boat is that even with all these 'upgrades' in > the past 2-3 years, everything from a safety standpoint (at a minimum) > becomes suspect to me based on the evidence of questionable workmanship > quality. The fact that the VW diesel injection pump was off being repaired > was another red flag. I know these engines very well, having rebuilt > several, and the injection pumps are bullet proof. Only two things will > cause this type of failure: bad fuel, and someone messing with them. My van > has an '86 engine with the original pump and >600k kms. It developed a leak > this year, but has otherwise been trouble free. > > It is a shame, because it seems like a solid boat, and the current owner > is a very nice guy, but I have too many projects already. I just want a > boat I can sail, and feel safe and confident in. > > Thanks > > > On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 2:56 PM Shawn Wright <shawngwri...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> Had a look at the 35 mk2 in Victoria, and while it will be a great boat >> for someone, we've decided it's just not for us. There is a lot of value in >> recent upgrades, but the quality of workmanship is not quite what I'd like >> to see, and there is a bit too much complexity in the engine compartment, >> with dual alternators, watermaker, etc. Having now been on two 35s, I can >> say that it is still a contender on our list though. The owner is motivated >> to sell, so if you're interested, I can pass along his contact info. >> >> Thanks! >> >> On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 10:30 AM Shawn Wright <shawngwri...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks for all the info. Going to look at the boat today, so I will >>> report back. I was invited on board another '74 35 mk2 yesterday, after >>> viewing a Catalina (am I allowed to say that here...?) 30 and a CS 27. >>> Needless to say, I preferred the C&C, and it just made me more curious >>> about Callisto. If the work done appears to be well executed and not a hack >>> job. Will report back... >>> >>> On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 9:40 AM Dave S via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Agree on condition and will add that it’s well Worth paying a bit more >>>> for a boat with recent upgrades, esp if they are the upgrades you’d make >>>> anyway. (The Bimini you’d buy anyway is effectively free in a used >>>> boat). >>>> 35-2 was on my shortlist when I bought my 33-2. >>>> Vs Toronto area Price seems a bit high (as you’d expect from any >>>> seller) but cash is king.... he’s seeking reasonable offers. >>>> Looks like the boat has already been equipped for the uses you have >>>> planned, and that hard dodger may be perfect for what you want, especially >>>> if you can steer from there, sitting in the companionway. (Under power Via >>>> autopilot) >>>> Curious about the twin furler mod and how the stays are supported. >>>> Good luck! >>>> >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> > On Jan 5, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Steve Thomas <sthom...@bellnet.ca> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Condition is everything, and that is not a high price for a >>>> reasonably well-equipped boat in good condition, especially in BC where >>>> prices are generally higher, most likely due to the absurd cost of housing. >>>> > >>>> > Steve Thomas >>>> > C&C 27MKIII >>>> > C&C 36 >>>> > >>>> > ---- Shawn Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> > Hello, >>>> > >>>> > I am considering a '74 36' mk2, with several modifications, and I am >>>> > curious about how they might affect the boat in terms of suitability >>>> for >>>> > coastal cruising (BC coast) and possibly a trip around Vancouver >>>> Island. >>>> > Perhaps some here are familiar with the boat 'Callisto' which has: >>>> > >>>> > Twin furlers rigged with 150 genoa and 90 jib. >>>> > VW diesel with dual alternators, reported 4000 hrs. >>>> > Watermaker >>>> > Aluminum framed dodger (not the most attractive, but appears well >>>> built). >>>> > >>>> > The asking price is $32k CAD, which seems high. >>>> > https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/victoria-bc/c-c-35-mk-ii/1372900178 >>>> > >>>> > Interested in thoughts on this boat, and the 35-2 in general. >>>> > >>>> > Thanks >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > Shawn Wright >>>> > shawngwri...@gmail.com >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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