C&c 29-2
The C&C 29-2 is a great all around boat. There is a lot of confusion about the 29. The 29-1 and 29-2 are two entirely different boats. When you are reading any reviews about the 29, make sure you understand which model the author is writing about. The 29-2 was built between 1983 and 1986. I've owned a 29-2 for 10 years and would be more than happy to discuss it's virtues. You can call me at 631-277-2038.
In general, C&C built strong, high quality production boats. They are fast, close winded and hold their value. There are not many 29-2s on the market in the US and they tend to sell quickly. C&C pioneered many construction techniques which were ahead of their time in the boat building industry. The new C&C's are built by Fairport Yachts LTD who also build Tartans. They do very little to support the older model C&C's which were originally built in Canada. There is a company called South Shore Yachts which has many parts and drawing for the original designs. The guys at South Shore worked for the original C&C company and know the designs intimately. If you haven't already done so, check out
www.cncphotoalbum.com There is a wealth of information such as copies of the original brochures, reviews, photos and specifications. You can even purchase a copy of the original owner's manual on line. Some of the reviews about the 29-1 make reference to the newer model 29-2 so you might want to read both reviews. All of the 29-2 models came with a Yanmar diesel engine while the 29-1 had Atomic 4 gas engines. The 29-2 has a solid fiberglass hull with no core material except in the deck. The hull to deck flange is very strong and C&C did not use any core in that area which eliminates the potential for wet core along the entire joint and stantion bases. The C&C 29-2 is a true dual purpose sailboat. They still race competitively and afterwards you can relax below with real creature features. They are raced as a one design fleet in upstate NY (Lake Ontario) which helps maintain their high interest and value when it comes time to sell. If you like sailing a quick, responsive boat, the 29-2 is one to take a close look at. Like most of the C&C Yachts, they were designed to be performance biased and handle accordingly.
