Stus-List C ownership

Don't let having a child stop you from sailing, Stephan. When our son was just six months old, we put him in a car seat, strapped it to a winch and went sailing. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR I have owned DejaVu, a 1990 34/36 for the past 7 years. She is my third C

Re: Stus-List years a C owner

I was 5 when I got my first boat, a row boat. I began sailing opt’s at 12. Although I sailed through college, I did not own another boat until I bought a flattie ( Gary 18) after college. My first keel boat was a San Juan 24. From there I got a C 34. It was a great family cruiser that we owned

Stus-List Long time C owner

We have owned our 1974 C since 1994, over 24 years. We are the third owners and we paid almost the exact same price as the original owner paid, exactly 20 years earlier! We have the original invoice that shows it... ironically, I worked for the dealership that sold her, new, so that means that

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 152, Issue 102

the early or mid 70s was like > having a Ferrari when everyone else had a golf cart. We bought one because > someone else had one on the river and that boat passed the rest of us like > we were aground :) > > ____

Re: Stus-List years a C owner

I've owned Septims for 24 years. Allen Miles C 30-2 Hampton, VA On Thu, Sep 27, 2018, 6:45 AM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have owned Thirsty for eighteen years. This is my third boat; first > C I have been sailing for fifty-two years, and racing for almost as >

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

I’ve owned my 25, la Belle Aurore, since June, 1994. Just over 24 years. Imzadi, my 38, was bought in May, 2003. So that’s a bit over 15 years now. In response to a comment in another thread, My Grandfather and I built my first sailboat during the summer that I turned 14 – a bit over 54

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We have owned Legacy for 19 years. One of the last ones of the model built. We are second owners. Originally fresh water Lake Erie Rochester NY. Just a well designed, well built very handsome boat John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C 34 Noank, CT -Original Message- From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Here - collect the data. Click the link, takes 10 seconds... (unless you have a crappy internet connection, I can't be blamed for that...) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFVJKWL Graham Collins Secret Plans C 35-III #11 On 2018-09-27 9:50 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List wrote: Hello Al, I

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Or the Nonsuch! :) John Conklin S/V Halcyon www.flirtingwithfire.net On Sep 27, 2018, at 9:21 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Don’t tell her about the self tacking Freedom boats! Joe Coquina From: CnC-List

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I had Pegasus my LF38 for 10 years, sold her when I bought my LF39 last year. > > ___ > > 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

Re: Stus-List Me Love C Long Time

The Enterprise-A, a 1978 C 34, was in the family starting from 1979, and was still going strong until Superstorm Sandy destroyed her. I’ve had the current Enterprise, a 1990 C 37+, since 2005 (Commissioned Stargate 10547.2). All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C 37+ |

Stus-List C Owner

> > I just purchased Georgian Pearl (1976 30 MK1 ) this year in Scarborough, > ON and sailed her to Southampton, ON. It's been an amazing and rewarding experience learning about this boat. I'm already looking forward to next year! Jeff Bechtel Kitchener, ON > -- Forwarded message

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I owned "Moonstruck", a 1977 C 27 MKIII from 1999 to 2015 before moving from Chicago to Tampa and have a 1994 37+ noa very good friend bought her. Gotta love the C! Bruce Whitmore  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null___ Thanks

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

24 years and counting. Gary 30-1 #593 – 1980 vintage From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 8:51 AM To: C Cc: Jack Fitzgerald Subject: Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question Hello Al, I have a question for the list. How

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Fun for me to stroll down memory lane. Sorry for boring nearly everyone else. An Erie rendezvous sounds like fun. -Original Message- From: LKL via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: lklarchite...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List C Owner

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Owned Water Phantom since 1995–only boat I would move up to would be C 37/40 KCB or 40 or 41–all with KCBs. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On Thursday, September 27, 2018, Howard and Skippy via CnC-List wrote: Hello Al, I have a question for the list. How

Stus-List C Owner

Thanks again Mattfor all you have shared on Doug and Rich. I understand Doug and his father were both sailing and racing icons on the Great Lakes. I think it’s time for an Erie Yacht Club Rendezvous. Lloyd Lippe Finesse LF39 Sent from my iPad

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I've owned: Expresso '75 C 35 Mk II 17 years Kaylarah '90 C 37+3 years Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 8:57 AM robert via CnC-List wrote: > Jack: > > Hope you are going to keep score.I am also the second owner of a 1984 > C 32...have had AZURA since

Re: Stus-List Winter cover C 40

Patricia: If you like to sew, you can make a cover. Sailrite (www.sailrite.com) has a DVD which is currently on sale for $9.95. You can use a standard sewing machine for sewing sunbrella. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 7:52 AM, Patricia Walsh via

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I would post some pics of the parts you have.  May be able to determine who made it from the fittings.  Do you remember what color the cover was?  Where was the boat located when the cover was made? On 9/27/2018 10:52 AM, Patricia Walsh via CnC-List wrote: The boat had a custom made frame and

Re: Stus-List Winter cover C 40

Quinte Canvas has most dimensions and made a lot of covers for C's. http://www.topshop.on.ca They can probably assist with dimensions. ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated.

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Jack - I’m the 2d owner of my 1984 29mk2; “Therapy”. Purchased her in 2010. R Tom Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2018, at 8:50 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hello Al, > > I have a question for the list. > > How many of you have owned your current C yacht for 5 years or

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Both great guys. Before his first Finesse, Doug had an Alberg 35 named Blitzen. My Dad and older brother crewed for him in the 60s and early 70s, until my Dad bought a Cal 33 (when I started "big boat" racing). We sailed circles around the hobby-horsing Alberg, so Doug promptly bought his C

Re: Stus-List Rob - Edge: survival

Richard, I anchored her out on Tuesday, 9/11. I was the only boat there at the time. I've anchored my 35mk2 in that location many times. I like it because no one else anchors there and there is enough deep water that if it blows out I don't pound the bottom. Two other boats later anchored

Stus-List C Owner

Thanks Matt for your nice reply and interesting update. I only met Doug James oncehaving lunch with him and Rich Loesel at the Erie Yacht Club.both were outstanding gentlemen and a most memorable experience. Lloyd Lippe Finesse LF 39 Sent from my iPad

Stus-List Winter cover C 40

The boat had a custom made frame and cover. I still have the frame, however, I had to throw the cover out as it had rotted due to a leaking roof where it was stored. (I wish they had told us.) The frame is metal pipe. I have four clamps to support the frame. I don't know if I should have more??

Stus-List Long time sailing experience??

Interesting thread on the longevity of both individual and family C ownership. Also interesting is the length of sailing experience on the list. 52 years, etc.! Nice. Gosh, I feel like a newbie having started in the late 70's. Hate to admit it but I'm a recovering beach cat sailor. Started

Re: Stus-List Rob - Edge: survival

Mark...happy to hear you survived florence. I'll pass the info to the other edge owner. He likes to stay in contact.  Our floating docks did what they were supposed to.   We had about 5 more feet to go upwards on the pilings. Making and serving food to all this weekJim Schwartz SEA YA!38

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Finesse is a great boat. Doug owned a C 39 for years before that (also Finesse). We were all amazed when he returned his original 39 to Niagara-on-the-Lake and had a replacement deck installed. Rich Loesel was a great sailor and another very tough competitor against our Cal 33 back in the

Stus-List C Owner

With great help from Bill Coleman and the late Rich Loesel in Erie, PA I purchased Finesse in 2011 from the estate of Doug James, the original owner. I feel so very lucky to be the present owner and steward of this fine yacht and sailing vessel. Lloyd Lippe Finesse LF 39 Sent from my

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Also, there is a 35-1 that I raced against as a kid (on my Dad’s 1972 Cal 33) over 45 years ago that is still at our local club. Fun rivalry. The original owner died not too long ago, but the boat remains in the family (his daughter and son-in-law). My brother has owned the Cal 33 since my

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We are coming up on our 9th anniversary with Tortuga. Previously we sailed a Tanzer, another victim of 80's Canadian bank foreclosures. Here, outside of Antigonish NS, we're surrounded by Tanzers and C Derek Kennedy SV Tortuga, 1979 C mk1, #553 Ballantyne's Cove, NS

Re: Stus-List C long time question

Hi all, I purchased C ’Est La Vie (C 26) seven years ago in 2011. The previous owner was Bob Montgomery who bought it in Detroit and loved it so much that he hauled it with him to Oklahoma. Steve Staten “C’ Est La Vie” C 26 Langley, Oklahoma ___

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Would it count that I owned my previous C 24 for 7 years? Incidentally, I, too, sail now for 52 years, but I started earlier (well, when I was younger). Marek ex. 1974 C 24 “Fennel” Ottawa, ON From: ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 09:45 To: C Cc: ALAN BERGEN

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I tried making one from G10. I was not able to get the collett sized correctly. Eventually I paid my mechanic who had the right tool. The smaller the shaft, the thinner the collett and bearing. Joel On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 6:52 AM Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

I've owned Touche' for 19.5 years. Have logged over 13,000 nm since purchase. I am 5th owner. Touche' was ordered in April 1971 as Touche'. Delivered through Walet Yacht Sales in New Orleans in September 1971. The original price was $19,807 US. Touche' has always been a Lake Pontchartrain

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8 years for us. Ken Heaton & Anne Tobin S/V Salazar - Can 54955 C 37/40 XL - Hull # 67 Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia https://c-c-37-40.blogspot.ca/p/salazar.html On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:37, Howard and Skippy via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello Al, > I have a question

Re: Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

Randy, I worked one summer while going to Michigan, and started at Cuthbertson and Cassian in 1969 when I graduated . . . In 1973, Big George wanted to retire early, and he handed me the Chief Designer job (much to my surprise). The C 30 was very much a development of the C 27, and I did the

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

I have owned my 1976 C 42 Custom for about eight years – no plan to sell. Still working on projects. I am the third owner. Prior to the 42, I owned a 1978 C 34 for about a decade. The design of the 34 is similar to the 42 (and the 36 and 38 of the same vintage). Matt Wolford Erie, PA From:

Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

Ken: Thank you for the correctionI said I was no C authority.did some homework after my incorrect post.Rob Ball became C's Chief Designer in 1973 according to the Photo Album site. Rob On 2018-09-27 10:40 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List wrote: Robert H. Perry Interviews Rob Ball -

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Congrats Alan, I hope that you get in another 50+ years on the water. Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 9:45 AM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have owned Thirsty for eighteen years. This is my third boat; first > C I have been sailing for

Re: Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

*RB: The 33 was (my first design as chief designer), I guess. I became in charge here in 1973 and that was the first boat that was all my design.* On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:40, Ken Heaton wrote: > Robert H. Perry Interviews Rob Ball - *C Yachts, Chief of Design.* > > *Quote:

Re: Stus-List Rob - Edge: survival

Mark, that's an awesome story about Edge surviving Florence; do you have any film footage of the boat before or after (possibly during) the storm?  what type of bottom did the anchor eventually catch on? Were there other boats around? Thanks Richard s/v/ Bushmark4; 1985 C 37 CB; Ohio River,

Re: Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

Robert H. Perry Interviews Rob Ball - *C Yachts, Chief of Design.* *Quote: **http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/archive/ballinterview.htm * *Rob Ball:* I started working part time in 1966 and I started full time in 1969. We had four people then,

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I have owned my Landfall 38 since 1986--32 years! Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com Email: dainyr...@icloud.com Annapolis, MD > On Sep 27, 2018, at 9:36 AM, Howard and Skippy via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hello Al, > I have a question for the

Stus-List years a C owner

Hello Al, I have a question for the list. How many of you have owned your current C yacht for 5 years or longer. I bought Knot Again in 1993 and have owned her for 25 years. Howard Paul, 35-3 ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your

Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

Randy: I shouldn't but in here because I am no authority on the C history but I doubt the 'initials in the Drawn block' for your C 30 MK I are those of Rob Ball as the 'designer'..I believe George Cuthbertson designed 30 MK I.   I think Rob Ball joined the C company in the early 1980's,

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

1975 C 27 'Twain' for 12 years 1974 C 35 MkII 'The Edge' for 25 years 1989 C 37/40+ 'The Edge' for 1 1/2 years and current boat BTW, 'The Edge' survived Florence just fine. She drug about half a mile in the Pamlico river, but never ventured into shallow water. Water entered though the exhaust

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

We’ve had Perception C 33-II for 18 years now more to come! Had a C 27-III for 10 years before that. Only looked at C’s when we were moving up ….. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 8:51 AM To: C

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Jack, My current hobby is our 1982 C 37, hull 18. We bought it as a dilapidated bank-repo in 1997. Looks like we are the third owners with the first one a Canadian and the second someone who had no business owning such a fine sailing vessel... Regards, Dave Godwin 1982 C 37 - Ronin Reedville

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

We are finishing our 6th season with Firewater, our 1988 30-2.  No plans to trade up at this point, though I would look at C’s first if we did. Jim ReinardyMilwaukee, WI Get Outlook for iOS On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 8:52 AM -0400,

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Purchased Corsair (1981 40-2) in 2004. Will never sell her and will pass along to my son. I may buy another boat for the south however. FYI...began as a fore-deck monkey on a 1972 35. Then the owner bought a 38 (Golden Peace on Long Island Sound). He then went on to buy a 40 after I moved

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Don’t tell her about the self tacking Freedom boats! Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard Bush via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 9:13 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard Bush; j...@fitzgeraldforwarding.com Subject: [EXTERNAL]

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Jack; I have owned my current C, a 37 CB for 4 years, however, it is my 4th C, ( a 25 II, 29 II, 33II and this 37) I purchased the 25 in 1987...don't know where that puts me on the scale.  As an aside, I did promise my wife that I wasn't going to move up to a 40 or more, because we sail

Re: Stus-List C long time question

I sold Peregrine after only having her five years. It felt wrong to let her go. But her new owner loves her and is taking good care of her. Andy Andrew Burton 139 Tuckerman Ave Middletown, RI USA02842 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Sep 27,

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Jack /Fireball /has been owned by my family since 1980. Has had four generations on her in offshore races and is still racing successfully. Third owners. Best regards, Don Kern Fireball - 12708 1974 C 35 Mk2 Bristol, RI 02809 On 9/27/2018 8:50 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List wrote: Hello

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

We’ve had Perception C 33-II for 18 years now more to come! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 8:51 AM To: C Cc: Jack Fitzgerald Subject: Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question Hello Al, I have

Re: Stus-List C long time question

I dunno, I'm loving my C - no plans whatsoever to part with her, but I've had 2 offers to buy her since I took possession... There's a mixture of flattery and disgust followed by and immediate impulse to use profanity and/or violence, but I refrain and politely decline :) Dan Breakaweigh C

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Thanks.. Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald Savannah, GA 31410 USA On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 8:59 AM Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I’m the second owner of *Oceanis*, Landfall 38 hull #009 (1979); I’ve > owned her for twelve years. Before that, I had another

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Hello Robert, Thanks, no score to keep more curios than anything else. Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald - export department Fitzgerald Forwarding Co. Inc. FMC license no:1966F 260 Oatland Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410 USA Tel. no: 912 898.1069 - Fax no: 912 898.9458 - 24/7 mobile number: 912

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I’m the second owner of Oceanis, Landfall 38 hull #009 (1979); I’ve owned her for twelve years. Before that, I had another Oceanis, 30mkI hull #677 (1981); I was probably the fourth owner, and had her for ten years. — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) --

Stus-List C long time question

Jack: Hope you are going to keep score.I am also the second owner of a 1984 C 32...have had AZURA since 200612 years now and plan to keep her for many more. Rob Abbott AZURA C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2018-09-27 9:50 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List wrote: Hello Al, I have a

Re: Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Hello Al, I have a question for the list. How many of you have owned your current C yacht for 5 years or longer. FYI - we have owned Honey since October 1976 and are currently the second owners. Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald, HONEY - US12788 1974 C 39 TM Savannah, GA 31410 USA This email is

Re: Stus-List Rob Ball Drawing of C 30 MK I?

Hi Randy We had a lot of C 30-1 at BHYC (they still do there). A hull dimple seemed pretty common near the shrouds from tightly tensioning the rig. The former owner of the marina was also a boat builder and he would bring in boats (mostly C 30s in the end), paint them and resell them. When

Stus-List Rob - C long time question

Question for Rob: At the time, was the fact that C seem to be owned far longer than most boats ever discussed ? Was this considered a good or bad thing? We have owned Coquina since 1977 and she is – knock on FRP – on track to be sailed by the third generation. I have sailed her since I was 12. I

Stus-List Grateful 34+ sailor

Hi Rob, Very cool to "see" you on the list. I have the privilege to own a 1990 34+ and 5 years into owning it I'm still amazed at how far ahead of its time this boat was. My boat was originally a NY great lake boat, then moved to Florida, and eventually Lake Lanier (Near Atlanta). I believe

Re: Stus-List Cutlass bearings

Here is a video, showing the generic tool and procedure. The tool isn't that difficult to make if you have access to a drill press and a way to cut metal plate. What they didn't show in the video is first finding and loosening the set screws that hold the cutless bearing into the strut. They can