New C-34 owner

Steve Weiss · October 15, 2012, 06:32:23 PM

Well, the sale was completed today and I am now the proud owner of a 1986 C-34, hull#28. I appreciate the advice I've gotten on this site and I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions to come.

mregan · October 15, 2012, 06:47:50 PM

Congratulations Steve. I'm hoping to close on my '86 in a couple of days.

Matt

Steve Weiss · October 15, 2012, 06:54:51 PM

Thanks Matt and good luck with yours. I'm sure we'll have some interesting stories to swap in the coming months/years.

Stu Jackson · October 15, 2012, 08:52:24 PM

Welcome aboard

patrice · October 16, 2012, 05:44:17 AM

Congratulation on your new boat...

You will enjoy your C34

Brad Young · October 16, 2012, 05:47:54 AM

Steve,
Welcome aboard. This site, is the second best reason to own a C34. You will find a wealth of infomation here. Talented sailors and expert mechanics. Their, been there done that stories will save you time and money.

The first reason to own a C34? Sailing her.

Sail Fast my Friends

Brad

Steve Weiss · October 16, 2012, 07:07:17 AM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. This is a fantastic site and the fact that a site like this exists definitely factored into my decision to go with a Catalina. As someone who is relatively new to boat ownership (I've had my first boat, a Pearson Triton for 3 years) it's reassuring to know that there is such a great source of information and knowledgeable owners to provide advice and the occasional bit of moral support

Kevin Henderson · October 16, 2012, 07:29:06 AM

Congratulations Steve

I hope you have a warm barn or shed to put your new pride and joy for the winter so you can get to work on all the projects. Having lived north of Portland (Bath) for a couple years, I know first hand how "wicked" the winter can be.

Congratulations and have fun.....

PS... Don't forget to join the C34 Association to get into all the juicy Tech Notes from years back.

Steve Weiss · October 16, 2012, 08:19:50 AM

Thanks Kevin- I live in Salem, MA but I'll be keeping the boat indoors at Portland Yacht Service in Portland. There are a bunch of things that I'll have the yard do this Winter, then I'll work on the "easy" stuff next Spring (which I already can't wait for). I will definitely be joining the C34 Association, thanks.

-Steve

Ed Shankle · October 16, 2012, 09:53:50 AM

Will you eventually be coming to Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem? We've got a few 34's here.

Ed

Steve Sayian · October 16, 2012, 10:03:08 AM

And one on the South Shore of Boston that frequents Hawthorne Cove Marina several times a season.

Steve Weiss · October 16, 2012, 10:17:35 AM

Quote from: Ed Shankle on October 16, 2012, 09:53:50 AM
Will you eventually be coming to Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem? We've got a few 34's here.

Ed

I've thought about that. I used to live in Portland and I like going up there still, but I think eventually I'd like to have the boat here. When I checked out marinas around here Hawthorne Cove looked like the best option, how do you like it? One big difference, slip fees are significantly more down here than Portland. I was also thinking about something further up the N Shore like Manchester or Gloucester.

Ed Shankle · October 17, 2012, 10:43:10 AM

I've been at HMC for years. I like it there and it's a good location; quick to get out to open water and easy to travel north to Maine or south to Cape Cod and everthing in between. Last year they got bought by Brewer's, so now they are part of a bigger organization, which has some discount benefits.
I'm on a mooring, so I avoid the slip fees. Mooring residence comes with launch service. I don't know what the rates are in Manchester, but I expect they are higher than Salem. Gloucester is probably cheaper, but then you have a longer ride to your boat. Sort of negates the benefit of living in Salem. I don't live in Salem, I'm in Bolton, so it gets to be a challenge sometimes getting the boat ready for spring commissioning if we get a lot of rainy weekends. Or in general for working on projects. I'm always envious of the folks who can stop by after work and either work on projects, go for quick harbor sail or just hang out. Then again, Portland's quick to Casco Bay and lot's of fun sailing. Trade off's.

Ed

Steve Weiss · October 17, 2012, 11:40:29 AM

From where I live in Salem I could easily walk to Hawthorne Cove, so that would be very nice. But Gloucester is only about 20 min by car so it's not too bad. My parents live on Little Deer Isle which from Portland is probably a 3 or 4 day trip depending on wind conditions/exploring. So I have a good excuse (not like one is needed) to head up to Penobscot Bay, which I haven't sailed yet but which I think will be more fun than Casco. And plenty of interesting spots in between.

Then in a few years bring the boat down here and start exploring South. At least, that's the plan for now.

efhughes3 · October 19, 2012, 10:19:04 PM

Congratulations & welcome!