On 30 Dec 2005 09:47:36 -0800, wrote:

Thanks for all the input. I realize that the C&C 33 was not designed
to cross oceans. But this is the boat I have and don't really want to
spend the time and resources to find the "right" boat, anyway. If I
did have those kinds of resources I would probably buy a West Sail,
Pacific Seacraft, Hans Christain, or something of the like in the
32'-34' range. Unfortunately I don't have and extra $80,000 laying
around. From the advice that I've received on this forum I would
gather that based on the assumed experience of the posters that the C&C
33 is certainly capable of crossing the Atlantic, pending all systems
have been upgraded. This being said, allow me to post another
question. What would likely be the points of failure on the C&C 33
were it to encounter boarding seas and squalls. I need to know what
systems will require the most attention.
Rob Minton


I have sailed several C&C's, but not the 33. ( I have been on one at
the dock.) In all of them, I found the windows leaked badly. This is
the result of putting flat Lexan / plastic on a compound curve. The
windows were not bolted into place, but were held in with an adhesive.
A boarding sea could blow out the windows.


The size would concern me. I did a delivery from Hawaii to BC in an
Elite 37. I found that this was about the minimum size in that style
of boat (fin keel, racing cruiser). On the other hand I met a guy who
sailied a Bayfield 29 across the Atlantic. He shipped it back.

Jack

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Jack Dale
ISPA Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor
CYA Advanced Cruising Instructor
http://www.swiftsuresailing.com
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