FIXER UPPER Sailboat for Sale!! $16K for C&C 40 EP 28

[@svperegrine8004]

We bought this boat! And sure enough, we're gonna be investing time, elbow grease and cash!

[@rsalvaterra]

Updates?

[@burtpowell1344]

Yes, please, up dates. And, please be candid about your experience. I restored a Ranger 29 twenty four years ago, and it was one of my great milestones of my life and actually became the foundation for remodeling my house ten years later. Now, it’s time to once again restore my boat. Please share

[@samowen6859]

Awesome! I’m sure it’s in great hands! Looks like a fun project!!

[@svperegrine8004]

@@burtpowell1344 We've been working through her for a bit. Some highlights: 1) We sailed her down from Mattapoisett, MA (the yard in the video!) down to Hampton Roads, VA. She sailed admirably through calms, through Hell Gate, and through 8 foot rollers offshore in a 30kt breeze. 2) We competed in Southern Bay Race Week 2021. We weren't last! 3) Last weekend, we blew the starboard inner stay. 15-20kt of sustained wind, gust heeled us to 30*+ and we popped the shroud. Dropped the canvas, started the motor, and limped home. We're rerigging the boat this winter! Follow the KZbin channel for more :)

[@svperegrine8004]

@@rsalvaterra See update above!

[@Morrisfactor]

"And if the rudder is as far aft as you can get it without putting it on the boat behind you" - Hah! Good one, Capt. Q.

[@stewartkj]

I love the quirkiness of Captain Q. He brings a lifetime of sailing knowledge to these episodes. Well done.

[@davidlaw1047]

I have a C&C that I found in a boat yard abandoned in New England. A little better shape than this. Cost me it’s $1500 storage fee! A lot of elbow grease and about 1.5 years of effort, she should be sailing again this season! Great opportunities out there, you just need to be patient, visit the yards and talk to people!

[@YachtHunters]

Great story thank you for sharing

[@daveamico990]

I passed C&C Yachts on Oliphant Lane, Aquidneck Island while walking to and from school. I'll never forget the pungent and familiar automatics. I could see the hulls under construction and was able to get a tour of the facility as a twelve year old. Nice memories.

[@YachtHunters]

very cool! it's too bad they closed up shop

[@billhutton9185]

Always nice to hear the history of C&C. Red Jacket will soon be found at the Marine Museum of Kingston Ontario. Thanks for the video.

[@YachtHunters]

good tip... might have to road trip once we get traveling again

[@jasonkokosinski6393]

My wife and I looked at that boat a couple weeks ago. She is definitely a wonderful project. One thing you didn’t mention was the wood paneling above the quarter berth was rotted and actively dripping water. The broker also mentioned the recent survey showed water damage to a bulkhead. We passed on her because we were looking for a boat ready to sail. If we had the time we would have absolutely bought her. We ended up with a 1980 Hughes 38 that is a bit smaller but a wonderful boat. Love your channel!

[@flynns32547]

Hi Jason! Turns out we have the time, and picked her up this week. We're excited about our new project - enjoy your new Hughes 38!!

[@jasonkokosinski6393]

Sean Flynn That’s awesome! I’m glad she found a home and someone willing to restore her! Much luck and success on your new project!

[@robertblake1032]

This seems like a young persons project. If you could sleep on board while rehabilitation not only would you save a ton of money and time. You’d probably take a few years off your life but you’d learn how to have a clean worksite and with some air purifiers, damn I’ve just about talked myself into this.

[@flynns32547]

@@robertblake1032 I think I'll sleep down the street for awhile, for the sake of my lungs 😂 excited to dig in!

[@robertblake1032]

Sean Flynn , wow that’s fantastic. Good luck. Looks like a great boat with cosmetic blemishes mostly.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

I owned a boatyard for ten years. We handled about 200 boats a year. I never saw a catastrophic failure as a result of saturated coring on frp boats, but saw repeated failures as a result of bad joinery on wooden vessels. Fiberglass boats are relatively forgiving. Wood vessels, you better know what you are doing.

[@lbb101]

You are the expert. But depending on how wide spread the water intrusion is: If it is only in a relatively small area, it is a very reasonable fix. I have seen such repairs with my arm chair sailor sailing channel obsession so often, I almost feel, I could do it. ;) If it is a larger area with a lot of delamination, I think the story spirals quickly into a massive project. I understand if people are scared of that. My motorboating dad always says: "Owning a boat is like ripping about 100 dollar bills under the shower!"

[@BrianNavalinsky]

@@lbb101 My favorite line is, " We found burning one hundred dollar bills too inefficient, so we bought a boat."

[@robertblake1032]

@@BrianNavalinsky Oh that just hits home. I have worked on many homes with dry rot and there is nothing worse except possibly the expansive soil in Summerland, Ca. Anyway the most damage I’ve ever seen is dry rot, then the spores are everywhere. Termites are a joke by comparison. I didn’t see the damage noted by the folks that looked at the boat recently. I do want to review the video one more time. Dry rot is very hard to hide. If it’s in the structural elements of the boat it could be a huge project. Many many hours of the most skilled craftsmen in repairs. It’s not hard to spend more on repairs than you spent on the boat.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

@@robertblake1032Closed up, unused boats are the worst. I was shocked at how teak veneered marine grade plywood could so thoroughly rot away just from humidity... then I remembered the research I read. Dry Rot happens at 18 to 23% humidity. It was perfect conditions without a dehumidifier onboard.

[@YachtHunters]

@@lbb101 that's actually a very old saying ....its been updated to $1000 bills :-)

[@westwindsailer]

We see boats , Captain Q sees art at the Louvre. Every boat is a piece of art.

[@TheMoegig]

Use to love the C&C 40's in the 80's when I lived in Marblehead. They were race winners. Me, I bought an Apache 37 that I still sail today. Also a great sailor. Been everywhere with it. And I actually sailed into Mattapoiset one day for an overnight when I cruised the Cape in the early spring to get and do the Figwaii race Memorial Day weekend that I actually won in my boat in 1987.

[@TheMoegig]

You should check out the Chris Craft Apache 37 some day. If you’re ever around Annapolis, will give you a tour. I still go out throughout the winter on 50 plus degree days.

[@TheMoegig]

S&S design built in 1967 fin keel with a bulb on the bottom. Draws 6 ft. Minimum wetted surface and does an easy 7 kts in 10 kts of wind on a reach.

[@YachtHunters]

@@TheMoegig beautiful s&s lines

[@ratwynd]

Someday when I decide to sell my Bruce Roberts steel 44 CC cutter I will give you a call. You have the ability to gold plate anything Captain. I love how you do so with humor and enthusiasm.

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

I had some failed balsa core in a one off racing hull and I used a vacuum pump and epoxy injection. I ran the vacuum pump for two weeks in the bad area then infused the area with a slow cure epoxy. With enough vacuum you can boil water at 90 degrees Fahrenheit and after two weeks the moister meter was very low so we then used the vacuum to infuse epoxy into the bad balsa core. Worked like a champ and I didn't have to open the area and remove the fiberglass on either side. Looks like a good project boat with enough speed to put time into it to make it near perfect.

[@YachtHunters]

great tip for the readers i agree with the probable success of such an approach

[@edwardbreadman9473]

Just started viewing your channel and find your videos very interesting and entertaining. The only time I was on a sailboat was in 1983. was on a charter sailboat, a Whitby 42 in the BVI.on a two week vacation. very enjoyable time. The boat was docked in virgin Gorda. The Captain said at the end of the dock was the biggest C&C Sailboat ever .made. at 67 ft long,, took up the entire length of the dock. Sorry. to be so long winded but since you were on the topic of C&C, just thought i'd share.

[@mattlehnardt783]

the thing about vacuum is there has to be free air behind the air volume youre vacuuming out. otherwise the air doens't move much = doesn't carry moist air out.

[@19Vagabond]

You guys are a riot! We love the videos and the education. Thanks for continuing to cover a variety of boats. We really look forward to your episodes!

[@cousinjack2841]

You know its going to be a good day when you switch on the computer and there is a new episode of Captain Q waiting for you; especially when it is on a do-er upper. Hold the phones and put the kettle on. Thanks gents.

[@HazzardThom]

So glad you found a C&C! Thank you👍

[@mg062263]

We have a C & C 32’ and although we mostly cruise her, she’s pretty fast!

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Pretty sweet boat. Definitely a steal. Easily repaired. Nice lines. Would make a great weekender

[@heatherlockwoodclark9709]

I grew up on a 1971 C&C 40, we named her Scheherazade and sailed Lake Michigan and the North Channel with my 5 siblings, parents and usually a couple friends. Great family racing/cruising boat. I too, love those fold out trash bins, I look for one on every boat I tour, it's always tricky to figure out best practices in handling trash. Something tells me that the broker planted the stew and sparkly just for you. I love a good deal, but am spoiled by fresh water and how much better fresh water boats age. That engine looked pretty scary. Thanks for your content. Keep 'em coming!

[@YachtHunters]

nope dm an f on loan from pb land locker...shhhh

[@ochendiehl]

Hi Captain Q- you asked about a boat that failed because of balsa core rot... I know of an S2 7.9 that had core rot under the deck stepped mast. When they went to take the mast down, it tore the deck off in that area. I’ve also seen balsa rot under other hardware like winches and deck organizers fail as well. Oh and a J24 that had a keel that would move side to side almost a foot because of core rot.

[@ralphe5842]

As long as it's just in the foredeck it wouldn't cause that problem j boats and s2s are light weights this boat is not

[@robertblake1032]

Wow. That would be a deal breaker if it was free.

[@YachtHunters]

good examples... thank you

[@seandelaney1700]

J/24 doesn't have any wood in the sump, might have been a canting keel ; )

[@brucemckelvy9920]

I had a C&C 37 until a few years ago. Nice boats and comfortable fast cruisers. That engine compartment tells me that this boat had to have. been sunk at some time. Engines don't get that rusty from "moisture". With all the other signs, quarterbearth rot etc, It seems obvious to me. It is costing the owner more storage than it is worth. If someone is handy and wants a major project, I think it would be a good boat, but it is definitely not ready to be used any time soon. Just my 2 cents. Breaks my heart to see a C&C in this kind of shape.

[@kevio6868]

definitely

[@BrianNavalinsky]

It may have been a Chesapeake Bay boat. Titanium rusts on Chesapeake Bay. The humidity is absurd.

[@glennedwards1449]

I doubt it certainly the engine at the front was well rusted up and we did not see the rest of the engine however this is exactly where it would get the most spray given the cockpit. I will agree it looks as if it has been underwater at some point except since it is attached to the boat it cannot of been. The dampness in the boat is obviously there as a result of poor maintenance and many years of neglect not being submerged the woodwork is obviously original and though some is damp it would be warped and falling apart everywhere. It is certainly a project boat It needs drying out a damm deep deep clean a lot of sanding and varnishing taking of and rebedding all the deck fittings and windows to make watertight. I am going to guess that running new toilet hoses as well. Sure the engine needs some TLC but it could be as little as removing some rust degreasing and a service. A little FG work to replace core and reseal the fittings. Then a good paint job on the hull and deck. The good thing is none of that is highly technical or skilled just many many hours of back breaking labour. A few thousand for materials.

[@brucemckelvy9920]

@@glennedwards1449 Well, I agree on the hours and hours of back breaking labor and if the buyer is not skilled in electrical, mechanical, fiberglass and such, the cost of labor would make it totally not worth it. IF the work can be done by a handy individual then it may have a second life. I totally agree that rebedding everything on the decks as well as all thru hulls such will be needed. You never know what wet core or rot issues you will find until all those hatches and fittings come off. It is a shame, but it has been neglected for a long time by the looks of it.

[@brucemckelvy9920]

@@BrianNavalinsky I can attest to that as our C&C was kept in Rock Hall. Never liked to sail in July and August due to the humidity. My boat ended up on the west coast after we owned it. Would Love to track it down. We loved it, but it just was not being used enough to justify the expense and I did all the work myself.

[@robertpowser5624]

The board in the quarter birth reminding me of bundling boards they used in the 1800s for perspective marrying teens to keep them separated but to sleep together! Awesome job Captain Q and Randy!! Love your channel you have helped increase my knowledge and as I get closer to retirement plan on selling two keys on a livaboard.

[@YachtHunters]

hahaha maybe we shall call them chastity boards? glad to have you aboard, Robert... thanks for watching

[@larsvihlen2185]

I bought my C&C 38 last year from Tad in the mattapositt boat yard. Great boat!

[@minushphoto]

I have the same boat but with a deep keel and a taller mast. I got it for for very little money and I was able to fix it slowly. It is an amazing shape now and it sails like a dream. For that money just fix the deck leeks and enjoy sailing her.

[@svperegrine8004]

We're on it!

[@carlkenyon4599]

Great classic boat .. And easy to bring back to her glory because there is nothing quite as fun as messing about with boats ! .This includes the maintenance for me , meaning I think that is fun . I am on centerboard # 3 , at 17 foot , 30 foot and 17 again .. Now I want a full keel . The PB has a full keel but is a little long for single handing . the 40 is a good length .I do have knee pads too !! I did find a smaller version .near you ! Cyanra - 1965 38' LE COMTE Northeast 38 Newburyport Massachusetts United States $36,000 USD

[@gemerson4274]

Congrats S/V. That’s one of my favorites. Hope you will post your progress

[@justinwillis1055]

I’m 24 years old with a 1 1/2 year old and another coming within the week I’ve been dreaming of the day I could sail now for years and I’m taking some courses in spring I have my finances in line to buy a blue water boat within 5 years I love your videos I love when I get the notification that you’ve dropped a new one keeps me content until I can get on the water myself I grew up a blue collar boy so I can’t wait to buy my own fixer upper and spend some time with my loves 2 boys a wife and a hell of a lot of water can’t wait keep up the good work guys!!!

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

Justin, I was 3 when my dad bought a Columbia 22, around 1970, with my two older Sisters and my Brother the six of us would squeeze aboard, it was a great way for the family to spend time together. It made me the sailor I am today. Have fun selecting a boat and don't be in a hurry.

[@justinwillis1055]

@@johnnydeutschemark3620 I’m excited to pass something like this onto my boys can’t I can’t wait but I’ll definitely do my due diligence and find the boat that right for the family

[@plutobottles8561]

I just bought my first boat (pending survey) a 100% refurbished literal turn key 32 c&c.

[@kevio6868]

Thanks for the Captain Q & Ran-Day weekly fix!

[@desfarrell909]

Great sound and editing Randay!

[@YachtHunters]

always a work in progress.... thank you

[@BilgemasterBill]

Count me subscribed. A good looksee at a less-than-perfect but worthy reasonably affordable fixer-upper is FAR more interesting to the likes of me than some flawless/soulless hedge fund manager's gleaming megabuck bow bunny magnet. The fact that you seem to keep showcasing the practical on board virtues of humble Dinty Moore stew sealed the deal. Thanks!

[@Clell3]

Strong Pass, bring on the small quality cruising rigs in somewhat good condition like a Hans Christian 33 or a Bristol channel cutter. Absolutely love ❤️ your show.

[@joemamaurmama]

I love your videos. I'm a big fan of C&C's. I brought a neglected 1973 C&C 30' back to near perfection. I sold her a couple of summers ago. I had her for 8 years but the kids grew up and the Ms wasn't into it much anymore. I learned a lot about the history and construction of these boats. I would have to look much deeper into this one to know more about it's feasibility. There were no shots of the bilge and specifically, the mast step. Older C&C's either have had, or need a new mast step. Brought to her former glory, that's one mean 40 footer. Thanks again for your great videos and keen insights. Well done!

[@winstongsd4273]

Growing up sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, we always had Dinty Moore Beef Stew and Vienna Sausages onboard. On a cold and rainy fall day, there was nothing better than that beef stew.

[@YachtHunters]

Dinty Moore on the sea swing stove sailing on the Cheasapeak overnight Skippers race. Or anchored on the eastern shore. ....

[@SailingJura]

Last spring my wife, 3 young children and I bought a C&C Landfall 38. It's our first boat and we love it. We are on Lake Huron in Ontario so we can't wait for spring to put Jura back in the water. I see a lot of similar lines between the 40 and the Landfall. Our boat too has some moisture in the deck, but we are not overly concerned about this. We drilled a few core samples with a hole saw and the core is damp but not rotten or delaminating. We intend to repair a few small deck cracks and paint the deck then rebed the hardware to ensure the moisture issue doesn't get worse. Go into any boat purchase with eyes open and get a good survey.

[@YachtHunters]

attaboy !! great approach and attitude thanks for your note

[@callmebigpapa]

If you ever get down to Florida would love to see you review some sailboats we see in the market in the 3-5k range for 26-27'ers. Now that would make for a fun video!

[@YachtHunters]

Maybe one day!

[@robertmills794]

I'd love to buy this boat, ship it to AZ and refit/repair everything to bring her back to life. I'm about 10 months shy of having room for such a thing :( There will be another one. A year in AZ and she's be dry as dry can get.

[@kevio6868]

May still be available...track it. it will get dry in Az

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Congrats.

[@jamesford8315]

And then you'll have plenty of wood rot.

[@robertmills794]

@@jamesford8315 probably correct.

[@robertmills794]

@@jamesford8315 True. That boat would require an entirely new interior anyway. And maybe some deck cores. If the hull is good and the engine would run, there's hope.

[@01AceAlpha]

I remember the fire that took the c&c factory here in Niagara on the Lake. Sat vacant for 25 years until it was purchased by a neighbouring hotel and converted to a park/wedding facility.

[@YachtHunters]

i sailed out of the YYC for a number of years

[@01AceAlpha]

@@YachtHunters I always enjoyed crossing the river for wings at Brennan’s!

[@Nordener720]

Thank you for showing us this C&C. A terrific boat for a buyer with a handy man background. I think with spending some money and hard work this would be a great racer . Thank you guy’s !

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure!

[@dannydonnelly8345]

Hello cap'n Q, my sister lives in BUZZARD BAY! I live in norcal, you are a great visual connection to New England, keep up the good work! great show thanks again and to Ran-day!!

[@andrewmoylan6295]

What a great boat, fix her up and enjoy something special. Love you guys keep up the great reviews.

[@thomasboldt4669]

Gosh, I really hope you get a Dinty Moore sponsorship

[@YachtHunters]

we do too ...feel free to write Hormel and tell them they are missing a bet lol

[@joshbobst1629]

I'm starting to be suspicious about the Dinty Moore and champagne showing up on every boat.

[@lydiaajohnson]

LOL

[@kevio6868]

that just means a boat is sea worthy!

[@nicksullivan8075]

Seems Freixenete sales might have rocketed in the New England area of late.

[@glennedwards1449]

I have zero idea what Dinty Moore is not being from the USA. In fact I thought he said Demi Moore and thought she was endorsing some type of food like Paul Newman's dressings.

[@AMERICANPATRIOT1945]

@@glennedwards1449 , Dinty Moore Beef Stew is a staple high energy canned food for parents of hungry children, on family camping trips, and on boats. It used to come in 1.5 and 2.5 pound cans, but now the cans are a bit smaller. For a few US Dollars for a 1.5 pound can, one can provide a fast meal for a hungry and impatient child or two, especially when one pulls into port after an eight hour hop from the last harbor. Served over broad noodles it is a delight for most any child, and the occasional parent as well. A 1.5 pound can served over a half pound dry weight of broad noodles will satisfy even the hungriest of teens, or a couple of adults with normal appetites. A 2.5 pound can served over a whole bag of broad noodles will satisfy a normal family of four. Upon opening, a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew looks and smells a bit like moist dog food, but don't let that fool you. It really is quite good, with reel beef, potatoes, carrots, gravy, and other goodies in plentiful amounts. Once heated and served over the aforementioned broad noodles, Dinty Moore Beef Stew is a real life saver. It has far more energy content than soup, is less likely to spill or splash than soup, is stomach friendly, kid friendly, and if you appreciate hearty homemade beef stew, it is really quite good.

[@NotOnYourLife]

I believe that is the steal of the month. There are comparable boats on YW for multiples of the asking price of that C&C. Her condition isn't really that bad and is an inexpensive entry to a great boat.

[@johnnylightning1491]

If I was younger and my wife would let me have a boat that big I'd buy it. But the wife won't sail I've got no time for projects and it would have a hard time navigating rivers where I like to fish. But, it does look like a good project for the right person. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@williamschall9124]

Back in the day... I owned a C&C 34.... loved that boat... great company..

[@YachtHunters]

Right on!

[@desperadoii4938]

Great Video, I own a sister ship, 1981 40-2 center board, love the boat, that is a heck of deal, been cruising on it for a few years now, always feel safe and the centerboard allows you to get in to some shallow anchorages!

[@flynns32547]

I just bought this boat! Any tips for liveability?

[@desperadoii4938]

@@flynns32547 www.desperado2.com - we have added a lot to ours, we have solar, watermaker, new stove ect... we use the pilot births for storage, if you have any questions, let me know, I keep my batteries under the quarterbirth and use the cockpit locker for 6x5 gallon fuel cans, I installed radar and autopilot, replace the hatches ect...

[@YachtHunters]

That is awesome!

[@33harttrophy]

@@flynns32547 watch episode (step) 40 of "sailingUma' on youtube. Then decide to flip through other 'work' vids. Ship her south to work on her year round. Allow 2 years of effort. Like Uma, you will assuredly find more than you thought problems. Patience perseverence and a long run dilgent dedicated relentless attitude is required. Mental toughness to accept this. I'd go like Uma and sell the engine. After long days of fiberglass work are hours of research for whats next...electrical. Good luck.

[@33harttrophy]

...and composting head now are the way to go. Have one on a c&c 30 in BC Canada.

[@lydiaajohnson]

Freixenet-my favorite sparkling swill. If only you were younger and I were older, Cpt.

[@TheoSmith249]

Nice review from Capt Q. I sailed aboard Red Jacket when owned by PJ Phelan. It spoiled me to this day. Why am I not at the front of the fleet? Lol! Great memories. Thx Ran-day.

[@svperegrine8004]

When we rename the vessel, we're actually going to put her name on the sides - in honor of Red Jacket!

[@bjorn1684]

Thanks for the video of this beutiful C&C 40. I got my hands on a C&C 30E that looks more or less exactly the same as this one. Only difference is the overall height and width to be honest. Very interesting to see. I have restorated the teak deck this summer and inside renovation begins after new years. I have the same case as this C&C 40, moisture and some moldy teak inside the boat that needs to be removed and or replaced. It's gonna be beutiful :)

[@dfharris03]

It's not Thursday without Capt'n Q and Randy!

[@tacosdecamaron]

Agreed!

[@ciselycormier]

Ran-DAY!

[@nickmalone3599]

And the viewers choice award 🥇 Best educational sailing channel is ☝️.

[@ronboe6325]

Learned to sail on a 30' C&C outside Bayfield WI. Good times!

[@YachtHunters]

great lakes.... great times

[@kevinreed8041]

Has Captain Q been a boat surveyor in the past? Can Captain Q discuss his past experience sailing.

[@YachtHunters]

never a surveyor but has followed a number of them over many years

[@chuckadams8005]

A Canadian story: A casual friend/work mate told me a tale of buying a power boat with a minor moisture pocket, that he ignored, as he was anticipating an overhaul; which he put off for a couple of winters. Story goes, the moisture froze within the balsa, causing extensive de-lamination, and damn near tore the transom off the boat after two winters... I dunno. A canoe man myself, I've lost a couple over the years from dry-rot, from fiberglass penetrations allowing water into the cedar strip casing. Imagine balsa core rot would be much like dryrot ( ? )

[@YachtHunters]

I think a CB lot more detail needs to be provided about the bb poor Canadian power-boater’s I’ll luck For example did the owner actually find sll the soft places at the start and so forth. From what I understand it takes a penetration of the fiberglass covering to allow water into about the core but once in it tends to be localized in some sort of radius about that initial strike. I Have never heard of the lamination so intense that an actual aspect of the hall would be rent from the boat. Of course Canadian winters can be cold.

[@11thhourcustom]

You guys do such a great job, it doesn't matter what the condition is. I personally think you find some great deals and the Scheel from last season was a cool jem I never had seen before.

[@williambeyer5511]

Captain, I stumbled on your video today. I grew up in New Bedford and crewed on a C&C Newport (40) in the 1979 Marion to Bermuda Race. Seeing this boat brought back wonderful memories. I’ll be binging on your earlier videos soon.

[@YachtHunters]

thanks for the memories

[@kevio6868]

I just love the Captain's assessments

[@tacosdecamaron]

10 points out of 10 because, and 5 because of its history and 4 wood and 1 million because its so cute

[@kevio6868]

@@tacosdecamaron 10 points are automatic if the boat floats. 11-20+ are the real Captain Q ratings

[@kevio6868]

@@tacosdecamaron it's a great channel to us fans. very informative and entertaining

[@longstrike124]

Love this project boat content! Also I love when you point out specific innovations or adaptations. You mentioned the aluminum rail, and the mid-boom sheeting, and the inset cleats in the cockpit! I had to take notes for possible future upgrades

[@NM-zh6uv]

This boat could be splashed and fixed up. It would make a great BVI boat with the shoal draft. I’d focus in two things: first the engine. It looks rusty and old. Having gone thru a reporter on my last sailboat I’d give it a through review with a good mechanic who has time. Second the Chan plates. The great news is that they are easy to get to. Examine them and replace if they look suspect. Buying this boat if you had the dough you could get in a good summer then put it in the barn for the winter and mint her.

[@YachtHunters]

spot on thank you

[@flynns32547]

That's the plan!

[@robormiston2841]

I work on boat professionally and there is a cabin cruiser next to our yard with decks so spongy I'm afraid to walk down the sides of her without breaking something. Beautiful boat but needs new coring in the side decks. It has been sitting for 2 years now. I've seen some soft decks that were like wet toilet paper inside. Keep up the good video's

[@briantayler1230]

Gidday from OZ, you may call this boat a fixer-upper, but by the standards of buying a 40-foot boat for under $20K AU in Australia, it is amazing. This is very impressive. Thank you. I would take this boat to Langkawi in Malaysia (TAX-FREE PORT) and pay the locals to help fix it up at $7.00 PER HOUR.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for sharing....I think she may be gone soon but keep an eye on us we may find one you can do so with

[@James-zz3kz]

"Hither and yarn"....with knee pads. I love this channel. 10/10

[@YachtHunters]

stay tuned new knee pads coming mfg, I'm afraid, in Canada btw is that a big fish you are holding and are you out in Wyoming ? just guessing

[@grahamsmith4988]

I wouldn't attempt to dry it out with heat, you should use an industrial dehumidifier for a couple of weeks. You could do a before and after damp check on the boats core, that would highlight any bigger issues. Balsa needs to stay dry or it loses its compression strength meaning anything fixed through it will be loose. We build boats with this construction and they were super light and very strong. Good luck to the new owner, it's worth the effort.

[@YachtHunters]

good point ,,,actually i wondered that some firm like ServPro would be a great help since they do flood damage repair

[@captainc7123]

nice episode. close to home for a toronto / lake ontario based sailor. will need 30k and lots of work, but solid hull and great sailing boat! moisture at bow? couple cuts to remove the skin, chisel, some new coring and done....

[@kevio6868]

very moist..engine looks to have possibly been submerged

[@djhaughey1]

There is a beautiful C&C 41 for sale over at FL Tripps boatyard on Westport MA you might want to have a look at.

[@YachtHunters]

THANKS

[@nomehdrider]

Another great vlog from the team of Captain Q and Ran-Day, I think its time to approach Dinty-Moore and the hangover resistant adult celebratory beverage, it seems a good fit. Thank you guys for revealing the Captain's PB . Great boat, hope a couple of good friends buys her and enjoy the journey of bringing her back.

[@ralphe5842]

Most decks have some wet spots unless you it's real soft it should be fine it may take away some stiffness racing. check the bulkheads much more of a problem to have rot in the middle of teak faced plywood (I raced on a Kirby 25 that you could feel the deck sag but we won a lot of races) C&C were great boats this looks like a great deal he's almost giving it away. I'd rather have the C&C 40 than a cal 40 (and the cal had a lot of old fittings this had self trailing primarys). This boat could be cleaned and tidy up or completely restored it would be worth it either way look what a new 40' would cost

[@tomriley5790]

Great video, lovely boat, would take a lot of work but doable with enough time and effort. Done well she could be a beautiful boat, I'd love!

[@YachtHunters]

We agree!

[@theresedignard4267]

Love these videos. Keep them coming. Looking forward to getting a sailboat again...in the meantime, am drooling over your very informative tour. Best baiting to those of us on the edge. Hugs and safe travels.

[@YachtHunters]

More to come! thanks for the kind words

[@frankd2301]

Tiny correction: staysl’ stay, not staysl’ shroud. Don’t want the newbies to get confused

[@robertblake1032]

Those chain plates have a surprising amount of corrosion on the surface. I’ve worked new construction and remodeling for about 35 yrs. When working on a house you can tell so much about the people that worked on it before you by the work that they performed. I’m guessing that an experienced ship wright ( is that correct? ) could do the same.

[@rickjohnson1632]

Great review on a pretty cool boat . I’m learning as I go along . Thanks Captain Q 👍🍺

[@joeldelamirande5792]

I’m in the process of finishing my refit on my C&C 30 mk1 I redid the the top deck , from my limited experience the balsa core get wet from the accessories on deck not properly sealed or sealant failing with time I think the most important thing is that it don’t leak inside I wish I could exchange mine for bigger Depends on how much elbow grease you need and $ I think it a brand that be kept alive or revived

[@sailingarista]

C&C ‘s use a cover on the headliner easy to replace and put up with Velcro to cover that track.

[@sundogkid]

Love that you mentioned height / headroom in the vid!

[@mikedale6783]

All that info, and all spoken in perfect 👍 American English!! What a beauty!!!

[@YachtHunters]

It’s all we got !! Lol Thank you for the note

[@dahak972]

I always look forward to you two. I absolutely love these videos. Thank you so much for doing them!

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure, Chuck! Thanks for watching

[@davidanderson6547]

My wife grew up in mattapoiset, thanks for some local sites

[@daronheggie7780]

when I get ready to purchase a sailboat I'm contacting Captain Q, !!!

[@wntrwhte]

Someone get that Friexinet sponsorship going!

[@g.l.l8165]

Was able to see a C&C boat in Santa Cruz, CA. Caught my eye in the harbor and was able to talk to the owner about the boat.

[@wb2wrf]

I started offshore sailing over 50 years ago. Dinty Moore was a staple even then!

[@YachtHunters]

Yup

[@dansiebens9441]

Randay and Capt.,,, Thanks bigly for what you're doing.. Super fun and interesting.

[@AVIATORSESCAPE]

ALWAY'S AN EXCELLENT SHOW SIR GREAT KNOWLEDGE

[@YachtHunters]

Much appreciated

[@AVIATORSESCAPE]

@@YachtHunters really liked that40cc sailing race yacht for 15,000 that was a nice

[@BijanIzadi]

I would absolutely buy this asap

[@ronalbert556]

Captain Q, have you taken a look at any old Cape Dory’s? They can be found all over the world, circumnavigating, good looking, and pretty indestructible. Their very forgiving traditional full keel underbody is really what you need in rocky, down-east waters where there are somewhere around 3 to 4 million lobster pots that can ruin your day if you cross one while on a fin keeler, with a spade rudder, exposed drive shaft and strut.

[@johntripp5159]

I sailed around Vancouver Island in '82 in a Bristol channel cutter. I was a wee bit concerned about balsa core hulls until then, bull of a sea boat.

[@jimdavis215]

I would pressure wash it inside and out then dry out the inside then. Prep the bottom and launch. In a marina that will let you work in the slip I would rebed the deck hardware one at a time. You could sail on perfect weekends and work on deck leaks when there is no wind. The deal killers for me would be bulkhead rot or an engine that doesn't work. That would get too involved for me. There are other boats out there.

[@YachtHunters]

well thats the surveyors call but a good approach

[@sidbox]

Thanks guys. Love seeing the inexpensive boats

[@YachtHunters]

More to come!

[@binghamhumber]

Certainly it needs a lot of work, but it would be so worth it. Topsides balsa repair is pretty straightforward on a C&C (did some on my 27) and probably you'd need to drill n' fill/rebed all the hardware to get the leaks, along with a lot of scrubbing and some cosmetic work in the cabin... But my gawd boys you'd have a helluva boat.

[@YachtHunters]

good call

[@svperegrine8004]

That's our plan!

[@binghamhumber]

@@svperegrine8004 Now there's a coincidence: Peregrine is also the name of my 27. (It's an old family name, but also a good one for a boat IMHO...)

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Thanks to Randay you Captain for another great video ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️😘

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevenwarner7348]

Somehow spending "lots of time" with your videos over the last few days. Thanks for your comments and expertise. This boat.... Gold ! With neither the time, money or "waterfront access" that are necessary to move to the reality of "sailing" ~ your "Tours" ~ are always a trip to dreamland for me. ~ (I have mentioned my 23 foot "Hunter" ~ on a trailer in my backyard for the last five years.~ Mmmm ~. oh well ~). But here's my thought about this boat. I'll bet that it sold within a week of your posting this video. ~ my request ~. just for fun ~. Would you guys consider contacting the new owners. ~ working with this boat's "refurbishment" over the last 18 months ~. and just ask if they would share "how it's going?" An "update" or "progress report." ~. Not as a salesperson but just... let's say... "to keep the faith." so to speak. ???

[@YachtHunters]

Great idea… will check with the new owners if we can track them down !

[@TheDWZemke]

Age 112 ...love the attitude. My goal is to get over 100 as hardly anyone dies after that. Lol nice job.

[@brianream6460]

A peek at the backside of the electrical panel should tell you if this was submerged. I agree the engine corrosion and delamination in the quarterberth makes me suspicious.

[@svperegrine8004]

Electrical panel's all good!

[@romansivers]

Hi Randy and Captain Q, Any chance you could do an episode on another Canadian boat -- a Nonsuch, please? Like Nonsuch 30 Classic, for example. Thank you!

[@YachtHunters]

I'm looking for one stand by

[@jeffcee9457]

Thank for sharing i like the fix a upper series waiting for the next one

[@DjangoLionheart]

I really enjoyed this one, your shows are growing on me and I have been watching regularly. Very astute asides. Nice to see a C&C, maybe you will find some other interesting Canadian boats like Nonsuches and Niagara 35s in your market.

[@andrewlennox5626]

We love our Niagara's and Nonsuch' s up in the Great White North!

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@harveymushman2219]

I'm learning ...I'm learning....Thank you...

[@YachtHunters]

Wonderful!

[@christiansimard5137]

Very informative as always. As a suggestion, it would be interesting if you would do a few videos with the history of a specific brand. For example C&C , How many types boats they produced, what they brought to the design of boats, why they are not produced anymore ,etc... just a thought. Keep up the good work.

[@YachtHunters]

Great suggestion!

[@__-cr6fv]

Second! And, the Cap'n's detailed and specific treatment of specific designers would be similarly interesting. Hat's off, Captain. Great vids! Thanks.

[@timothyboles6457]

Is this the boat you were referring to Captain? This boat does seem to have some issues. But also has alot of good things.

[@bravofighter]

Never heard of a balsa failure causing a boat to sink. I HAVE seen a 5 year old boat sink right at the village boat dock here in Coxsackie because they got drunk and didn’t pump the bilge on their passage down the Hudson from Quebec 😂. Seriously, though, I can send you photos of a wooden NY Central railroad barge that was abandoned when Amtrak took over and has been sitting on the mooring at their abandoned fuel dock, and it’s still afloat. The roof is shot, it’s got all sorts of wildlife, the fuel dock sank, but the boat is still afloat because physics rule. 🎉