We have decided to purchase a CD30 and our search is down to a couple of boats, one with a B the other with a C layout. Any insight or experience on advantages or disatvantages with each would be very helpful. Thanks!
jnewt@oakeselectric.com
CD 30 B vs. C interior?
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Ken Coit
Re: CD 30 B vs. C interior?
Jim,
I am not certain I know what a C layout is. However, I am quite familiar with the B layout as a potential buyer, not an owner. Relative to the standard layout, I think the B layout is preferable for daysailing or a cruising couple who expects infrequent or very friendly overnight guests and the standard layout is better for overnight guests. The "B" has more space in the cabin which is where you will spend most of your time with your daysailing guests. If you live aboard or cruise, I think you will find the space welcoming. I understand that the forward head can be a challenge in a seaway, but what head isn't?
Our quest started with a 25D because of the "B" layout, which is standard with the 25D and seems ideal for a pocket cruiser. It evolved to a 30B for more space and ended with a 36 for even more space, a conventional layout and even more blue water capabilities. We imagined that the grandkids and their parents would fit better into a 36 standard layout than any 30 footer, especially with us on board. In that little trip of 11 feet, we tripled price, increased annual costs, etc., etc., and so forth.
We love our Cape Dory, you will love yours as well. Good luck in your search.
Ken Coit
S/V Parfait CD-36 #84
Raleigh, NC
parfait@nc.rr.com
I am not certain I know what a C layout is. However, I am quite familiar with the B layout as a potential buyer, not an owner. Relative to the standard layout, I think the B layout is preferable for daysailing or a cruising couple who expects infrequent or very friendly overnight guests and the standard layout is better for overnight guests. The "B" has more space in the cabin which is where you will spend most of your time with your daysailing guests. If you live aboard or cruise, I think you will find the space welcoming. I understand that the forward head can be a challenge in a seaway, but what head isn't?
Our quest started with a 25D because of the "B" layout, which is standard with the 25D and seems ideal for a pocket cruiser. It evolved to a 30B for more space and ended with a 36 for even more space, a conventional layout and even more blue water capabilities. We imagined that the grandkids and their parents would fit better into a 36 standard layout than any 30 footer, especially with us on board. In that little trip of 11 feet, we tripled price, increased annual costs, etc., etc., and so forth.
We love our Cape Dory, you will love yours as well. Good luck in your search.
Ken Coit
S/V Parfait CD-36 #84
Raleigh, NC
Jim Newton wrote: We have decided to purchase a CD30 and our search is down to a couple of boats, one with a B the other with a C layout. Any insight or experience on advantages or disatvantages with each would be very helpful. Thanks!
parfait@nc.rr.com
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D. Stump, Hanalei
Re: Having had both....
Jim,
Having had and sailed both a "C" and a "B", I prefer the standard layout of the "C". My brother owned the "B", and I had full use of it for the last three years that he had it. The "C" is my current vessel, Hanalei, and I think she is just great!
The "B" is nice if a LARGE head is an issue, also the "B" has a starboard quarter berth and a chart table. Also, the galley is "U" shaped, with maybe a little more table top space. The "B" my brother had also had a fixed dinning table the folded down, but was always in the way in the center of the cabin.
The "C" layout is standard, "V" berth forward, followed aft by port and starboard head, sink to starboard and head to port. There is no quarter berth nor chart table, and the galley is "L" shaped. The dinning table folds up and is secured out of the way on the port forward cabin bulkhead.
There were not many "B" models made, I think something less than 20 total! So, they may be hard to find. Oh, if possible, buy the one with the Universal 18, 14hp diesel and straight drive, it is much easier to work on than the Yanmar with "V" drive!
The choice is really yours, but I prefer the standard "C" layout. It is traditional I believe! Good luck with your search....
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30
Having had and sailed both a "C" and a "B", I prefer the standard layout of the "C". My brother owned the "B", and I had full use of it for the last three years that he had it. The "C" is my current vessel, Hanalei, and I think she is just great!
The "B" is nice if a LARGE head is an issue, also the "B" has a starboard quarter berth and a chart table. Also, the galley is "U" shaped, with maybe a little more table top space. The "B" my brother had also had a fixed dinning table the folded down, but was always in the way in the center of the cabin.
The "C" layout is standard, "V" berth forward, followed aft by port and starboard head, sink to starboard and head to port. There is no quarter berth nor chart table, and the galley is "L" shaped. The dinning table folds up and is secured out of the way on the port forward cabin bulkhead.
There were not many "B" models made, I think something less than 20 total! So, they may be hard to find. Oh, if possible, buy the one with the Universal 18, 14hp diesel and straight drive, it is much easier to work on than the Yanmar with "V" drive!
The choice is really yours, but I prefer the standard "C" layout. It is traditional I believe! Good luck with your search....
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei CD-30