Thanks, Neil. Offer made subject to sea trial and survey. I am comfortable doing my own mechanical assessment, as the boat has a VW diesel (custom marinized, not Pathfinder) which I am more familiar with than any typical marine mechanic. The other interested party just had a mechanical survey done, and apparently he was told that it would not be eligible for commercial insurance, presumably due to the engine not being customized by a recognized builder. While I realize this is a risk, after speaking with the previous owner for over an hour, I am confident that I can deal with any issues. The engine was installed in 1995, rebuilt during a refit in 2003, and has gone over 4000 hrs total as installed, so I think this is a pretty good testament to the install. Worst case, I drop in a 30hp Beta for $9K, find a used marine engine for $2-4K, or replace the VW engine for $1000 or so.
Now I just have to wait to see if the other buyer goes ahead, or if I get a chance to get the boat. On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 7:44 PM Neil Andersen via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > BTW - Your offer, like all offers, should include a survey, sea trial, & > optional mechanical survey. > > Your broker, if you have one, should help with the process. For the > record, I am a yacht broker. > > Neil Andersen > 1982 C&C 32 FoxFire > Rock Hall, MD > > Neil Andersen > 20691 Jamieson Rd > Rock Hall, MD 21661 > > ------------------------------ > *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Bruno > Lachance via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:57 PM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Bruno Lachance > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C&C 29?, also 34 & 35-2 > > Shawn, the owner is right, there is ALWAYS something needing attention. > It's a boat. At least he is not trying to convince you everything is > perfect with rainbows and unicorns! > > Make an offer, the worst that can happen is a no thank you. We are cheap > cruisers in Canada but polite ones! ;) > > Good luck. > > Bruno Lachance > Bécassine, 33-2 > New- Richmond, Qc > > > Envoyé de mon iPad > > Le 18 avr. 2019 à 21:37, Shawn Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > a écrit : > > Thanks John. It seems there is an error at sailboatdata.com regarding the > 34 being a Bruce King design. It's interesting, because I wouldn't have > noticed except someone from an Ericson list pointed me toward one, > mentioning that it was a BK design. As I like both BK and RB/C&C designs, > it doesn't really matter to me, but it does emphasize to not trust > everything you read online! > > As it happens, we might be making an offer on the 35-2 we looked at in > January. Still mulling it over, as we're in a tough spot where making an > offer might just force the other interested party to make a higher offer, > and any offer we make will be as high as we can go; I am not going to get > into a bidding war. While I really like the boat, I just spent over an hour > on the phone with the previous owner of 32 years, and even he admitted that > since the major refit he did in 2003, there will be things needing > attention just due to age. But all the weak points have been addressed - > mast step, every hole epoxy filled & drilled, epoxy barrier coat, etc. > > Sorry, there I go again, changing the tack of the thread... oops! > > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 6:03 PM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi Shawn >> >> >> >> FWIW, there is a designer’s commentary on the 34 by Rob Ball as the >> designer. I also believe he owns one here on Buzzard’s Bay. There is also >> a posting today on this list of a 34 for sale very inexpensively. >> >> >> >> John >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Shawn >> Wright via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Thursday, April 18, 2019 11:15 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Shawn Wright >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Thoughts on '77 C&C 29? >> >> >> >> Thanks, John. I like the 34, and it's the only C&C designed by Bruce >> King, whose designs I really like, in addition to Rob Ball and C&C. But >> there is only one near me on the West Coast. It's in Gig Harbour, Wa and >> the price is a bit more than our budget at 30K USD, although with a tiller, >> it might be a slow seller. Beautiful boat, and the tiller wouldn't bother >> me at all, except the cockpit seating is designed for a wheel. I don't know >> that there is a C&C model between 29 and 38 that wouldn't be a good fit; >> it's just finding one near me at a decent price is the problem. >> >> >> >> This 1970 35-1 is interesting, and I will take a look if we go to >> Vancouver to see the 29 that is listed at the same broker (not on YW). >> >> >> https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1970/c-c-35-3530795/?refSource=standard%20listing >> >> >> >> I understand the 35-1 is lighter with shorter LWL, rates a tiny bit >> slower, but maybe better in light air. The rudder is less effective than >> the later blade. Not sure of other differences aside from minor cosmetics. >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 4:16 AM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Shawn >> >> >> >> Have you considered a C&C34?? Owned ours for 20 years and love it. >> Sails like a dream. Easily handled by 2. Great layout. Full headroom, >> enclosed head with shower, 3 burner propane stove with oven, large ice box, >> hot & cold pressurized water, full length bunks. Cruises 4 well including >> their gear. No generic build or design issues. There are several on >> Yachtworld attractively priced. The later hull numbers have a better >> interior finish (475 built). Of course at this vintage individual >> condition may vary. >> >> My 2 cents American >> >> >> >> John and Maryann >> >> Legacy III >> >> 1982 C&C 34 >> >> Noank, CT >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Shawn Wright >> >> shawngwri...@gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> > > -- > Shawn Wright > shawngwri...@gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com
_______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
