You didn't have a link for the J30. Seems to me that
comparing winches is probably not a valid comparison
since these are changeable.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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You didn't compare helm station or cockpit in the photos
so no judgement can be rendered.

The C&C 32 has a contoured helm seat, engine controls on the pedestal, 3
cockpit lockers, oversized self tailing winches all around...and so on.
On either side of the raised helm seat is perfect secure seating. The
pedestal
is set behind the endboom which is also nice for taller folk. The cockpit
is
perfect for 5 people, seven starts to get crowded, but that's so on most
any
boat.

http://members.aol.com/bobsprit/images/alienrain.jpg

On this express 30 cockpit, there is a flat and uncomfortable hardky
raised
helm seat. There is no aft lazerette as on the 32-Mine holds all canvas,
dock
lines and so on. Are there engine controls on the pedestal? In some
respects it
looks like a older version of my cockpit with sharp edges. The 32 also has
larger cleats and redundant massive horns aft.
Here's the rather mundane Express 30 cockpit..note the placement of the
traveler--good for racing.

http://www.express30.com/photos/images/DSCN1390.jpg

RB