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ssteakley
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Initially Posted - 04/14/2004 : 22:54:48

In anticipation of moving to a C30 I have joined the C30 email list. So I get 40-60 emails a night on various topics which are mainly about engine, leak, and plumbing repair.
The 250 is an Awesome boat. We do not have near the maintainence issues that the C30 group are dealing with. I will move up to a 30 but I am not in the hurry that I was once in. I want to make sure I am familiar with the major issues 1st and I can make an educated buy. Our 250's are the best compromise between the small boats and the big boats. When it comes to maintainence, the C250 is a piece of cake and the expense is very resonable. Got to appreciate this boat!
Steve

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/14/2004 : 23:14:27

Steve,

I thought you were buying a C28?

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 04/15/2004 : 22:13:41

I was after a 28 but my long term plans are to move to the coast in about 4-5 years and get into coastal cruising. My Wife & I went to Kemah Texas a few weeks back and looked at about 15 boats that ranged from 28-34 feet. The goal of this next boat is to learn big boat systems and how to maintain, repair etc. We felt that a 28 would be to comfortable and the learning curve not great enough and anything over a 30 would eat into funds that we want to preseve for the coastal boat. So the compromise is a Catalina 30. I saw a couple of boats that were 30 foot and faster but we will not be racing at the coast and the Catalina 30 is the perfect boat for the Admiral. We both will have plenty to learn and hopefully after learning to manage a 30' the next learning curve will be a coastal environment,
Steve

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/16/2004 : 21:55:11

Had a 30 about ten years ago.....great boat. Straight forward, honest. No sports car, just a nice reliable family touring tub, and more room than anything else in it's class. You'll like it.

Just in case....(I learned the hard way

) make sure there is a working anti-siphon valve in the engine exhaust system....if not, stick a champagne cork in the exhaust (you can reach it over the stern) when sailing in heavy following seas.....

Oscar, in the studio.

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 04/16/2004 : 22:39:34

Thanks for the tip Oscar,
I think the C30 is a bit more than a touring tub though as the C30 standard rig at our marina kick butt in our PHRF races, but they have experienced skippers and probably all the right sails,
Steve

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/16/2004 : 23:07:35

I hasten to add that the short rig C30 is in the cruiser fleet...we have a tall rig C30 that races in PHRF and it hasn't beaten "This Side Up" in over 3 years

Derek

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/17/2004 : 11:24:40

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">experienced skippers and the right sails<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

I've seen the most unlikely designs perform well that way....And, as I said, I liked the 30. Tub was a term of endearment.

Oscar
250WB#618 Lady Kay in Venice Inlet, Florida USA.

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 04/18/2004 : 21:51:36

Oscar,
I understand enderament...and Hey Derek, if the skipper on that C30 was just as passionate about racing as you he would have only racing sails and a crack crew and he would tear you up!
Steve

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/18/2004 : 23:25:47

Now Steve, I'm not so sure about that! There's a C30TR at the other Club who races the big regattas - with 5 experienced racers on board and we usually beat him over the finish line....

In the last 5 race regatta we tied for 1st and he finished 5th.
Derek

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/19/2004 : 12:43:33

Derek,

Your boat all legal?

Oscar
250WB#618 Lady Kay in Venice Inlet, Florida USA.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/19/2004 : 13:12:48

It sure is, Oscar! She's (almost) dry sailed (kept on a hoist) with good sails, perfectly tuned, and an expert crew

All I have to do is steer!

Derek

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 04/22/2004 : 08:49:13

The Committe should provide funds to get this boat hauled to the Nationals!

Steve

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:25:51

We'd definitely like that!!

Derek

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/22/2004 : 18:24:05

Would a luxury motor coach for you and the crew be OK, or would you prefer a Jet , nearby five star hotel accomodations, and a limo with driver for local transportation?

Oscar
250WB#618 Lady Kay on the Chesapeake

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/22/2004 : 20:00:56

Oscar, I'm definitely ROFLMDFHO !!!
Derek

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/22/2004 : 20:27:40

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/22/2004 : 23:36:49

Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Darn Fool Head Off...

Derek

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/23/2004 : 17:20:09

Well.....IGSTIF....

Oscar, on the road.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/23/2004 : 19:40:28

OK Oscar, I'll bite

Derek

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/24/2004 : 20:51:01

I'm glad someone thinks I'm funny....

On the road in Calgary, Alberta...not a sailboat in sight

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