[C38] Maybe a C-38

[Duff, Russ (R.W.)]

We lived aboard our C-38 for almost a year and a half up on Lake Erie in Michigan. There were four of us; my wife, 2 ½ year old son, 4 year old daughter, and myself. Oh yeah, and our two cats. It actually wasn't too bad. I think doing it yourself would be a piece of cake. The only real PIA's were the water and waste tank sizes.  Once I added a city water hook up, the fresh water was taken care of, now the only hassle to deal with was the holding tank. Though this gives you a good excuse to take the boat out: "Gotta' go pump out so I might as well take her for a sail." 

 

Sincerely,
Russ Duff
Catalina 38, Hull #112
"AVANTURA"
Lake Erie
Grosse Ile, Michigan
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM

AVANTURA AT COMCAST DOT NET

 

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Mikenolen at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 1:58 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: [C38] Maybe a C-38

 

Howdy All

 

I've been reading your post with great interest. I'm the proud owner of a C-27 #5966 and am looking to move up and out in my sailing adventures. The C-38 has caught my eye. I'm a relatively new sailor, four years now. I've raced (beer can) on my C-27(solo) as well as crewed on a J-22 ("we" have the local cup for two years running) I've also crewed on an IP370 across the Gulf of Mexico as well as trailered my C-27 to BC (Solo-Gulf Islands to Desolation) for a couple of months this past summer. Now back in Colorado freezing my buns off. Anyway limited experience. I was wondering what "owners" of C-38's would think of having a C-38 for a live aboard / cruising boat for a solo sailor. I'm ready to get off the grid and have been looking for boats to accomplish this goal. BC was great but a little more waterline would be nice. With my limited experience, I still tend towards faster vs heavier displacement, with a  heavy dose of conservatism. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

Mike and Buck (pup & 1st mate)
S/V The Great Escape
 
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