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camaraderie · 03-07-2009, 07:27

I've owned a few of each type of boat and much prefer the CC design for cruising but really think it only works well in boats over 40'.
For cruising and living aboard, which is 90% at anchor...the aft stateroom is great and the CC is a great place to hang out...with a good enclosure it is like a sun room and lets you sail and be comfortable in all kinds of weather. It is also more comfortable at sea since the motion at the END of the boat is significantly greater than at the middle.
I find the midship steering position is easier as you have full view of the entire boat in close quarters. On the downside...when coming into a slip, the helmsman cannot help catch the aft lines on the pilings/cleats so your crew must do that.
It is interesting to see how much higher CC ownership is among full time cruisers than among the general sailing population. With good reason.

03-07-2009, 07:27	#23
camaraderie Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Coast & Other Forums! Posts: 915	I've owned a few of each type of boat and much prefer the CC design for cruising but really think it only works well in boats over 40'. For cruising and living aboard, which is 90% at anchor...the aft stateroom is great and the CC is a great place to hang out...with a good enclosure it is like a sun room and lets you sail and be comfortable in all kinds of weather. It is also more comfortable at sea since the motion at the END of the boat is significantly greater than at the middle. I find the midship steering position is easier as you have full view of the entire boat in close quarters. On the downside...when coming into a slip, the helmsman cannot help catch the aft lines on the pilings/cleats so your crew must do that. It is interesting to see how much higher CC ownership is among full time cruisers than among the general sailing population. With good reason. __________________ Cam - I am no longer a member here. Look for me on other forums...same name.