[C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 7, Issue 224

John Felkins jrfelkins at gmail.com
Sat Apr 2 22:20:26 EDT 2011


Sorry, but what's a "tyro?" Also, why don't you think the C38 is a good passage maker? 

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> I'm a Cal38 admirer, not an owner (yet). I'm wondering if there are years of manufacture that are more desirable than others? I like the boat for it's pedigree, lines, size, price and the Pardeys recommendation. Now I'm starting to look more closely. Thank for any feedback!
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> Smooth sailing,
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> John
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> My 1984 is just about the perfect year, also for sale in San Diego at the moment.
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> Kidding aside, when I was looking I looked at the systems; electrical for upgraded wiring and clean runs, etc. And electroics; original? working? Also engine especially routine maintenance and exhaust system. The boats are very similar from year to year and the later years have a few "upgrades" but are quite simply not as old and have seen less wear and tear.
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> Look at inventory as sails are expensive. Check the engine log as rebuilds are expensive.
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> Cheers!?
> Harry?
> Sum Fun,hull #258
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> On Apr 01, 2011, at 11:28 AM, John Felkins <jrfelkins at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm a Cal38 admirer, not an owner (yet). I'm wondering if there are years of manufacture that are more desirable than others? I like the boat for it's pedigree, lines, size, price and the Pardeys recommendation. Now I'm starting to look more closely. Thank for any feedback!
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> Smooth sailing,
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> John
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> From: Don Strong <drstrong at ucdavis.edu>
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> Dear John:
>      Discreet Charm is C38 number 50 built in 1980. We all love the way 
> our boats sail, the large interior of C38s, and the superior 
> craftsmanship. So I will tell you what I don't like about them. Common 
> to all IOR boats is the pinched stern, which means no space aft. The C36 
> does not have a pinched stern. I also dislike the very restricted space 
> in the engine room. To be able to view amply and work around the engine 
> of a sailboat is a real plus that the C38 doesn't have.  Finally, the 
> early boats like mine have small fuel tanks, 20 gals, and replacement 
> with a larger fuel tank is a lot of work and expense.
>     These are the only minuses that I have encountered in 8 years of 
> ownership. I will say that if I had the choice to repurchase my boat I 
> would. I would not buy a C36 because I think they look like pigs, and 
> appearance is a big part of the hedonic pleasure one takes from a yacht. 
> I wouldn't buy an Erickson to get the great engine access because they 
> don't sail nearly as well as a C38. The fuel limitation can be worked 
> around, it isn't a problem unless you were to want to cross oceans. I 
> don't think the C38 is a great ocean crossing boat, but I'm pretty much 
> a tyro about ocean crossing.
>     I'll bet others have different opinions. I look forward to the 
> other responses to your question.
>     Regards, Don
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> PS. Renovation and refitting is really expensive. Buy a boat that has 
> recently been renovated and refitted.
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> On 4/1/11 11:28 AM, John Felkins wrote:
>> I'm a Cal38 admirer, not an owner (yet). I'm wondering if there are years of manufacture that are more desirable than others? I like the boat for it's pedigree, lines, size, price and the Pardeys recommendation. Now I'm starting to look more closely. Thank for any feedback!
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>> Smooth sailing,
>> 
>> John
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> Donald R. Strong
> C38 Discreet Charm
> Emerycove, San Francisco Bay
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