Thanks Ron
From: Ron Casciato via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: March-18-21 1:15 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Ron Casciato <rjcasci...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 40 HI Rod¨ There is a Flex-O-Fold specified for whatever Yanmar Sail drive there is, I assume that they also cover Volvo. I dealt with their rep in Marblehead Mass. Their current ad says that they fit all saildrive models. The price seems to fall between $1295 - $1695 depending on diameter .13 to 18.. Ron C. From: Rod Stright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:02 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Rod Stright <strig...@eastlink.ca <mailto:strig...@eastlink.ca> > Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 40 I Have a C&C 99 with the standard Volvo Penta saildrive. Curious about the Flex-O-Fold. I had a max prop on my last boat and loved it. Was the Flex-O-Fold a direct fit for the sail drive and what was the approx. cost? Thanks Rod From: Ron Casciato via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: March-18-21 12:32 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Ron Casciato <rjcasci...@comcast.net <mailto:rjcasci...@comcast.net> > Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 40 Good Morning Joe: a suggestion while you are compiling a list of costs and differences. Please include the estimate for replacement of the engine with a Yanmar Saildrive. I did that on my 38MKII almost 15 years ago on the recommendation of Rob Ball, and it has worked flawlessly and needs much less in service. I used the Yanmar 3YM30 with the SD20 Saildrive, and it comes with the mounting sled that you just glass into the bottom of the boat. The sail drive works like an outboard, and other than regularly changing out the engine oil, that lower unit gets changed every few years. I installed a Flex-O-Fold 2 blade prop and this boat not only goes faster than the old Volvo with the 2 blade Martec but it backs down almost dead straight. The bonus is that the Yanmar weighs almost 100lbs less than the Volvo did. My installation was just short of 10K, and theres no more shaft, shaft seal, etc. Just a thought before you commit to either one. Best, Ron C. Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC Mass. From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 10:59 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: j...@dellabarba.com <mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Subject: Stus-List C&C 40 Would buying a C&C 40 with an original engine be a good idea in 2021? We are running some numbers here and it is basically a choice between upgrading and replacing. Coquina is 48 years old now and it is time to do some $$$ upgrades or buy another boat with much of the work done. We found a used C&C 40 that looks gorgeous below, the interior beats most used boats of that era. She seems in good shape, but the engine is original with 3,000+ hours. An Atomic 4 per the manual should be rebuilt at 3,000 hours if FWC, a raw water cooled version would be very lucky to get that far in salt water. The Yanmar is FWC. I frequently hear that diesels can last 10,000 hours, but then again a significant number of boats from that era are for sale with new engines. Also re the rod rigging the mast is out for the winter. With the rigging easily accessed, what would the cost be of a rigging inspection to assure that the rod is still good. Thanks! Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA
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