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This nicely equipped and well maintained yacht has a full suit of sails capable of handling all conditions from the lightest air to full gale.
From a Practical Sailor Review:
"A boat that will get you there fast, safely, and in comfort is a highly desirable type of boat for this kind of cruising. From a performance viewpoint, the 38 meets those requirements."
C&C was a power house yacht builder from the 60's to late 1980's. They virtually invented the racer/cruiser concept. That, married with an outstanding reputation for quality build enabled C&C to dominate the market in Canada with over 50% market share and a whopping 20% share of the US market as well.
The 38 MkIII was a completely new design, introduced in 1985. This model represents an evolution of popular C&C 37 racer/cruiser with beamier hull and upgraded interior.
The sailing qualities are excellent. Upwind it can be balanced to track "hands off". Downwind it is easy to keep under the spinnaker, even when doing 12kts in 25kts of true breeze. It exhibits little of the tendency that other IOR boats of this vintage have to spin out when pressed downwind.
C&C was a pioneer in composite construction utilizing end-grain balsa coring in the hull and deck to increase stiffness and reduce weight. Other notable features: through-bolted deck hardware with backing plates, bronze seacocks and a keel-stepped mast that doesnt sit corroding in bilge water.
As to Shearwater specifically, she presents as a yacht well above average condition for her age, due in part to the fact that the previous owner had her for 30 years and was meticulous in maintenance and constant upgrades.
The rigging was replaced in 2009, new halyards in 2020, depth and log 2010,Edson steering refitted in 2015.
The interior was not neglected either: new teak and holly cabin sole in 2008, new Sunbrella interior fabrics.
Excellent sail inventory, full electronics, well equipped galley, even air-conditioning!
She's sold complete with all fittings and fixtures, including bedding, galleyware, a host of spare parts & tools.
She's ready to go in a great cruising area which includes the Bay Islands of Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, all within easy reach. |
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