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We are planning to do the Great Loop next year and are curious about fresh water tankage. Has any one done the the  "Loop" and did you find it necessary to add water capacity? In our case adding a forward tank in the v berth. We may add a side trip to the Bahamas.

I was always bothered by the apparent forward lean of my mast.Last winter I shortened my back stay by 4 inches and moved the mast step as far forward as possible.I backed the fore stay off as far as I could. The net result is the aft edge of the mast is now sitting almost in contact with the deck.The mast appears more vertical but the best part is that I can point higher and there is much less weather helm . I'm thinking to shorten the back stay a little more since it is now "bottomed out" on the turn buckle without being as tight as it could/should be.Has anyone ventured into this area? I like the result but would prefer to see the mast more centered in the deck.Ours is a keel stepped mast, standard rig,wing keel, hull # 899.
                                     Marsh

We just completed our spring launch and in the process the lift operator remarked that our boat weighed in at 14000 lbs.Both water tanks are empty, waste tank is empty , fuel tank is full, mast is still in storage,and the guage is said to be accurate.Can this weight be true? Its an 89 C34 with standard rig and wing keel, hull # 889.

I have an 89 C34 with keel stepped mast. Will moving the mast step forward offset weather helm? It is now set all the way aft. Thanks, Marsh.

Has anyone modified the area under the helm seat to take advantage of all that space?

I would like to replace my door latches, but am confused as to wether I have regular or reverse bevel.I suspect reverse!

For those who have concerns about flying a spinnaker,my wife lets me do this while she's on board!