C&C 33 mk1 vs C&C 29 mk1

[JoeSmith]

Hello, does anyone have any feedback on the sailing charateristics of the C&C 33 mk 1 compared to the C&C 29 mk1? I'm looking to buy one of these two boats, and I live on an lake in Missouri where are winds are generally light and variable (under10-12 knots usually). A 29 owner told me she is tender even with the keel shoe, and the 29 I'm looking at has the standard 5'3" keel. But i'm not sure how much that will matter on a typical day on our lake.
Any help will be appreciated.

 

[Stu Jackson]

C&C made great boats, very slippery as I recall. Longer means more room for you. Also faster theoretically. If both are OK for you, then regardless of length, it's like real estate: condition, condition, condition.

Good luck.

 

[Ted]

C&C 33 mkI vs C&C 29 mkI

I sail a C&C 29 MKII which is a completely different design than the 29 mkI. I have sailed on and against the mkI and can tell you that she is a fast boat in the 10-12 knot wind range. You will not need additional ballast in the way of a keel shoe in those conditions. Just reef early when the wind is up (over 15 knots true) and when you begin to feel overpowered. The C&C 29 mkI is a big 29 footer but does not have as much room or speed as the 33 mkI. The 29 mkI is not as desirable as the 29 mkII and resale prices reflect that. Many of the 29 mkI's came with Atomic IV motors which to some potential buyers is a negative. General construction and execution is excellent in these early models. I've only been on a C&C 33 mkI once so I'm not real familiar with it vs the 29 but was impressed with its turn of speed (especially upwind) and the fit and finish. Nice lines too.