1979 C&C 36

For full description and pictures contact inthemixsue@gmail.com Mast head sloop with Navtec rod rigging, a fin keel and spade rudder. Constructed of thick fiberglass with teak trim. Bridge deck for blue water sailing and cocktail parties.

We purchased Bel Canto 11 years ago after owning and actively racing a Pearson 30 over 30 years. We planned to do extensive cruising and very little racing but wanted a rugged sailboat with a good turn of speed and windward ability. We also wanted a bright, comfortable and livable craft that handled well in all conditions. Bel Canto has lived up to all those expectations in many trips across and up Long Island Sound as far as Nantucket and Marthas Vineyard. Easy for 2 seniors to sail, with roller furling, a mainsail that drops into stackpack with integrated cover, and lines led back to cockpit. Based at Norwalk YC, the cockpit sits 6-8 comfortably for sailing and 10 for cocktails. A full bimini, with top cutouts for sail trimming, provides shade. Double lifelines and wide decks are safe for our grandchildren who loved to sail, invite friends and have sleepovers. Plenty of room with v-berth, single and double settees and quarter berth. We would be still enjoying her, but have reached the age where handling a lively sailboat is beyond our physical abilities.

GEAR AND WHAT’S NEW: BOTTOM: When the boat was purchased in Fall 2011, she was stored indoors to dry thoroughly. In the spring, the bottom was sanded down and reglassed. Then two coats of barrier paint were applied. The bottom has been painted each year with highest grade ablative Petit bottom paint. Summer 2021, the boat was hauled, the keel bolts were tightened and sealed.

ENGINE: Original Yanmar 30GM raw water cooled engine, 3 Cylinder, 30 HP Diesel . It has been well maintained and was checked by diesel mechanic early August. 20 gallon fuel tank. Boat burns approximately 1 gallon per hour. 2022: New fuel pump, bilge pump, filters, engine servicing 2021: New manifold 2018: New throttle and gearshift 2013: New Martec

Equipment: STEERING: Edson steering system with a Destroyer wheel and compass binnacle Autohelm 3000 auto pilot system with power plug on deck 2018: New chain and control cable.

ANCHORS: Fortress Anchor with 20 feet of 1/4 inch chain, 200 feet inch anchor rode. Also, one 20 lb Danforth spare with anchor line.

RIGGING: Navtech Stainless Steel Rod Rigging. 2015 Replaced lower shrouds 2011 new halyards Adjustable Hydraulic Backstay Running Fore stay on track Boom Vang

SAILS: Mainsail: Loose footed, reconditioned 2022. Easily drops into North Stackpack with lazy jacks and built-in cover. Roller furling 135 Dacron jib with blue protective edging. 2 Mylar 150% jibs judged in Fair condition. Have not raced the boat so have not used them. 1 Storm jib 1 Spinnaker, a bit elderly but usable for cruising. Spinnaker Pole with trigger ends.

DECK & SAIL HANDLING GEAR: 2 Lewmar #42 2-speed winches port and starboard in cockpit 2 Barient #27 2-speed Self tailing winches port and starboard in cockpit 1 Self tailing Lewmar #16 Cabin top 2 Barient #18 Cabin top port and starboard 1 Barient #10 Mid Cabin top 1 winch on boom for reefing 5 Winch Handles: 3 Stainless Steel Barient lock In; 2 Floating Topping Lift Inboard, Full Length Genoa Tracks with Cars Full Length Toe Rail, Port and Starboard 2nd Jib Halyard Mainsheet System on Traveler A reef line with jammer mounted in boom Internal Harken Main Outhaul System Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster 3 Large Snatch Blocks 2nd Spinnaker Halyard Jib Furling System, 2 tracks, line on starboard side All lines are led aft to a self tailing winch and stoppers on cabin roof, so sails can be controlled from the cockpit.

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