THE BEST 30' SAILBOAT EVER??? C&C 30 Why and Why Not, EP 168 - Lady K Sailing 

Sailed my 1988 C&C 30 from Vancouver to Alaska then back down to Santa Barbara and then across the Pacific to New Zealand. Then across the Indian to Cape Town. Not bad for a boat designed for the Great Lakes!

!n 1987, I purchased a new C&C 30 Mark 2 hull number 122 while living in Toronto. Brought it with me when I transfered to the U.S. and kept in at Dillions Creek Marina in Toms River NJ and sailed it on Barnegat Bay. Sold it in 2000. We spent every weekend on it. Loved every minute!

I like my Canadian made Ticon 30.... heavier than c-c and 11' beam, over 6' of headroom down below........only about 35 made ...so not a lot of people know about them...and stable and fast , I often give my friend in their Beneateau 33 a proper view of my stern ..... even with their folding prop...

Very nice video. Allows me to learn so many things. Here in Brazil I used to sail a 1974 Ranger 29 (Gary Mull). O renewed she completely in 2009, new sails and a new Yanmar. Great boat for me.

I own a 1981 C&C 32 MKII with a centerboard and I absolutely love it. Extremely solid boat that can take anything I throw at it. Would love to see a video on the 32 since I haven't been able to find much on it. Love all your videos! keep em comin!

I've always admired the CandC and thank you for the commentary. If we stay in the confines of 27 to 33 you will have endless material. And in the time frame of 1970 to 1990 the true Golden Era of sailing for your everyday man. One of my personal favorites and I've owned is the Pearson 10m cannot say enough about Bill Shaw's designs

I absolutely love the C&C 30! Thanks for making this video!

Absolutely in love with my 1984 C&C 29-2. Handles, performs and accommodates. You can see drone footage of it in my videos.

Man, I love your videos, short, sweet and to the point! And super informative. I’m looking to get back into sailing one day soon, on a budget, and all of the info in all of your videos is invaluable. Subscribed! (And I don’t do that often.)

Thanks you give great information its patently obvious your passion for sailing

YES my fave boat. Glad you made this second video explaining your thoughts.

Great channel. Really enjoyed the Alberg episode. How about the Cape Dory? Wife and I daysail a CD30 cutter, plan B. Working up to US Gulf Coast cruising.

I had no idea Canada was so big in the sail boats in my early life. I am a 71 model I really enjoy your video's they are very informative and scratch my history interests as well.

I stumbled across your channel and, wow, so many memories. I worked at C&C Yachts in Niagara on the Lake in the early 1980's for about five years!

Bless you for your encouraging informative videos

Your insights are appreciated!

Good info and love the jazz hand into!

Loving your content and learning so much. Could you do a series or episode on boats made for adventure/cruising maybe starting at the hi end of things with something like the Garcia Exploration 45 or Skip Novacs boats. I love the Hunter HC 50.

Ok. Ill start watching again... thanks!

Always look forward to your vids! Thanks

Great series on the 30' boats... Have you thought about an episode on Mirage. They are pretty slick. Just got an 1989 mirage 29. They went to a French design and I'll say I'm happy for a first boat.

i sailed a C&C27 mk.111 for years then sailed the ontario 32 for a bunch of years both great boats

These are really great videos thanks!!

Tim, thank you for this vid!!! C&C30 Mk1 hull #26 here. (1972). If you are ever in the west GTA area, we race Tuesday/Thursday......jump aboard!

I love my Dufour 31 which is rock solid build and does 7 knots with 3Bft wind. Very spacious and stable and good head hight om 1.92m. Keel is laminated to the hull, so low risk for loosing it.

So at 4:39 you are talking about after race gatherings on a C&C 30 and showing a Catalina 30..... Which strangely enough is shown in my marina in Maryland. Had the photographer walked two more steps out on the pier and taken that picture, my Catalina 320 would be in the background...... I see Afternoon Delight every weekend on my way out to my pier finger. What a strange thing to find......

When people talk C&C 30 they talk the Mk I. There was no need to go into the others, there is one 30, the others rode coat tails. The C&C 30 MkI needed no changes. It also isn't a larger 27. It loves 20 kts...when everyone else is heading home mine is heading out. I've sailed it it 54 kts (recorded by Halifax traffic) solo... they tracked me. If they told me to take it across the Atlantic tomorrow I wouldn't bad an eye. 15 years on this one and about 40000 charted and logged nautical miles on it. When we vacation on it I'm still solo, because no one touches a thing. The Mk II and Mega are no where near the boat. Neither is a Pearson 30, Bristal 30. As for the Alberg 30, they track Ok, good in sea, but won't run hard out of weather...and wet. Also slow and bitchy down wind. I can stomp most 33-35 upwind in 20 it's with everything up. My main is 12 ounce, working jib 11 ounce, 135 Genoa 8 òunce. I've sailed on just about every 30 on the go...they may be pretty, but they are not as stiff. I fix, sail and repair them, engines as well. A retired doc, retired at 39 and sailed ever since. As for survey...I'm harder on inspection than any surveyor I've ever met. The 30 Mk I wont race unless she gets her 20 kts....then she will stomp. She's a sea boat and one has crossed the North Atlantic with 3 major storms on the nose. You didn't include it because you don't know any better. You know it, I know it. Nice read on the C&C photoablum site.

Awesome! I have a Beneteau First 235 that I think punches above its class. I would be curious to see an episode on 20-25' trailerable pocket cruisers.

You’re awesome. So much information. I’m going to support on Patreon.

Could you do a post on keels, fin, long, cutaway forefoot versions. What to look for when inspecting. When to know it needs to be rebedded. What Differences between bolt-on and encapsulated. What to expect on keel longevity when buying a boat more than 20-30 years old. Etc, etc, etc,. Thanks. I think your channel is the best when discussing top 5, top 10, best cruiser, worse sailor, etc. Been sailing since the mid 80s, but still learning a thing or two from your channel.

Hey thanks for including my boat! Windward - the blue Mk 1. Not shown is the original plaid upholstery inside!

Once again, super nice presentation as you are asking for proposals- I would like your opinion about all I need to know about the HR 42E (I bought one a year ago 1981 build Ketch Version Hull No8)- thank you and greetings from Austria to Canada

Love this channel

Would love to hear his take on the Kerie' Elite 30. Owned one and raced it for years but could never get the boat to sail to it's rating. My appeals that the cast iron keel vs a lead keel fell on deaf ears of the local PHRF raters since the weight was identical. The boat was very tender and in flat water with winds under 10 we did OK. Anything more than that we were sailing for fun. BTW -- I guy had a Omega 36 (I believe made in Sweden) that owned us in any sort of wind. The boat could literally walk through our lee...more than a little demoralizing.

I used to sail a CS 33 which was a great boat in this range

I enjoy your "Everything" vids. I would like to see more "racing" vids. Win, lose or draw, tell us why you are reaching or tacking. IDK but those vids teach me something. You say that I'll learn more by a day of racing than I'll learn by a week of cruising. I believe that! Thank you for your content on YT.

Love your videos!! Thank you for putting them up. How many times have you bottomed out in Mitchell's Bay? Lolol

Raced on a C&C Redwing 30 for many years. Less than 200 made, but a great boat

Now you need to talk about why the C&C 33 is the best 33-footer ever, especially the Mark I, which according to my personal taste is much prettier than the Mark II. It would also present an opportunity to talk about how the 33 came about as a racer/cruiser version of the 3/4 tonner, which was the first design by Rob Ball. My understanding is that the 3/4 tonner was such a success that customers demanded a racer/cruiser version, and the rest is history. Thanks for all the good work you do. You are among my "top 5" favorite sailing channels.

Love the show, any chance on doing a segment on the C&C Landfall, thanks!

Hi Tim, we just bought our first sailboat this past year.....a 1990 Sabre 38 MKII. Would you do a segment on Sabre? Why did they stop making sailing yachts in 09'? Are these considered "blue water" boats? We are brand new to sailing and have learned so much from your channel. Would love to host you in annapolis sometime, if you are interested! We just had the entire boat retrofitted over this past summer.

I just bought a Valiant 37 Esprit. Together we will live in Wiarton, Ontario. I love your vids and would love to see your take on the Esprit.

Absolutely love your channel! You seem like a dude I would go sailing with anytime.

The C&C 29 (mk1) is a very similar boat, but with a quarter berth. Its essentially the best of the 27 and the 30 combined. It could be a great episode to compare the 27, both 29 variants, and both 30 variants. They are all a lot of boat for the money these days!

Late bloomer here. I'm 62 and have taken an interest in sailing. I really enjoy your channel and I've learned quite a bit in a short period of time. What do you recommend for a beginner? My wife and I want standing room and a weekend sailboat. We live in Florida. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

C&C 30 is a good boat, I have had plenty of experience with C&C but not even close to the best 30 ever made. I’m talking about the MK1 but I have sailed the MK2 also.

How’s Lady K? When is the next adventure cruise? Who’ll be with you? Windsor to Caribbean was great. Looking forward to the next adventure.

Just sold my 82 mk1 for $15K. However it had a bow thruster, refrigeration, diesel heat and rebuilt rudder gearbox, etc.

CANUSA was originally from up your way. I sailed on her in Kema, TX years ago. Did you ever see her?

Jazz hands cracks me up every time.

Would love to have you do a special on Corsair & Dragonfly.

What is your opinion of Water length to OAL differences? Looking at yt videos I see other channels that make the point that 30ft boat with 20ft waterline means you are paying for a 30ft boat with a smaller living area... the water line being the actual living area. My question is this, what difference does this make in how it sails?

hola amigo me encantan sus videos y este en particular pues estoy muy enamorado del cal 30 y estoy en planes de comprarme mi velero y aun no determino si un cal 30 pueda ser lo bastante comodo como para navegar por el mundo por temas de espacio interior y pensando en un craisler 30

Hold on a minute….the first C&C 30 was the venerable “Redwing 30”. C&C design built by hinterhoeller.

You forgot to mention the other c&c 30.. the MEGA 30 !!! People either love or hate it, but regardless it is a performer that you can easily trailer anywhere. Kind of like c&c's version of a MacGregor on steroids. Lots of compromises with that many design constraints, but i picked one up recently and could not be more impressed.

While I appreciate you showcasing older boats which are in a reasonable price range you should also include how to inspect or what a survey should look for in an older boat

Hi there, can you make a vídeo about beneteau 42cc please.

That's my boat at 7:42, I'm curious as to where you got this picture from? Also got to say you'll be hard pressed to find a Mk II for 20 grand, all are over 30 grand.

Nice video I have a mk1 30 It would be nice to a atomic 30

Your daughter does a great intro! :)

Balso cored hull are a deal breaker. Seen a C&C 40 with rotten core loose it’s keel.

I’d like to see a video on Tartan yacht since I own a 31

... Cheers...

what about the Mega, thinking of going to look at one local

Finally a boat review dude who knows what he is talking about. None of this "Crealock 37, a nice mini cruiser" nonsense.

Excellent episode! Are you planning to go back to the Caribbean?

Getting warmer, Thursday night racing would be interesting, What we need to know... carry-on

what about the S2, cs, and the goman express?

Seems you showed a couple of Catalina’s instead of the C&C as representative shots.

I got my C&C 30MK1 as my first sailboat, to both learn to sail and to learn how to work on a boat. It was completely gutted with no cabinetry and the Atomic 4 in pieces, in cardboard boxes. It has served the purpose incredibly well and I love taking her out for a solo day sail whenever I can. However, I retire in two years and want to circumnavigate and the 30MK1 is not a liveaboard boat. It would be great for a weekend or maybe a week, but the lack of amenities (adequate head, shower, refrigeration space, etc) would, in my opinion, prevent it from even being used for wintering over in the Bahamas. Love the boat, but want bigger later.

What's your thoughts on Oday 32cc

For safety and the ability to cross oceans I would prefer the Rason 30.

Are Bayliner 30 foot sailboat any good?

Ten grand-US or CAN? Great report. TNX

I want to get a catalina 30 Mk II or III for Bahamas...is that crazy?

proud owner of a 1969 C C redwing 30!

Another great informational video. Thanks you have shown me 30 foot is like camping in a tent. Will do that with guys to kill a bull. But not my wife she is more like really.... not a hater just facts.

C&C built the 30 in Rode Island I 1982..

Don't forget the "prop shaft vs sail drive" .

“Post race arguments!” 🤣

Hey Lady K... have you ever covered rod rigging? Is that negative? I've heard it's hard to find riggers who can still deal with it. True?

In my personal opinion, the balsa core is a big thumbs dow...

Isn't that a Catalina at 4:19 ?

how about an episode on the Ericson 30+

How about an episode on Trailered weekenders. ;)

I'm afraid I must disagree. I owned an Olson 9-11s (a very rare 30 footer...only 26 made)for over 30 years. Designed by Carl Schumacher and built by Pacific Yachts in Calif, the Olson was 3k lbs lighter than a C&C, Had the room of 35 footer and sailed like a Laser. She was a beast upwind and could out point any C&C. My wife and I sailed her all over the great lakes and it was a great racing boat. The huge cockpit was large enough for a crew of 6 and was a great location for evening cocktails. It was a blast to sail and she always got me home. Sadly, I had to sell her due to health reasons.

What about the C&C Mega 30? ;)

You have a few Catalina 27's photos in there as well... Not a C&C 30. That said, you are learning, you videos are improving.

What about the C&C Mega 30

Did you say salon? Well, I guess you do have a nice hair cut. All of my boats had saloons. Granted that doesn’t sound ‘oh soooo POSH’, but it is more enjoyable for drinks and socializing than waiting around for your hair to be done.

What about the Corvette 31?

C&C 30? Wow ....

the boat at 4:36 is not a C&C 30 - looks to be a Cataline

what are your thoughts on the atomic 4?

1985 O’day 26.

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You missed another one. A Sabre 30 series 2 or 3. Your review of best 28s also left out the very well made Sabre 28. A comfortable cruiser and great club racer. You don't seem to care for Maine boats

Best ever made? Naw! No way.

Likewise the boat at 10:44 is not a C&C 30

You missed the J30