Project Boat for Sale 1973 C&C 30 Racer-Cruiser “Cassini” $6,500

 FOR SALE: 1973 C&C 30 Racer-Cruiser “Cassini” (project boat) $6,500

The hardest work has already been done on restoring this classic Canadian racer-cruiser, though some work remains, hence the price. It's owned by a lead mechanic, who is a good personal friend of ours.  The work that has been done was to a meticulous standard, as he had been rebuilding the boat for himself with no intention of selling (life happened, however). For more info contact him via email: Thuthmakerjr@gmail.com.

C & C 30 under sail (stock internet photo, not this boat)

Cassini, in travel lift

Cassini, under sail before deck was repainted

Mechanical: Yanmar 3GM series runs well. Fuel tanks emptied, inspected, and cleaned. New shaft, strut, and prop. New mast step for keel-stepped mast. New barrier coat and bottom paint; all new bronze Groco throughhulls and new backing plates. Keel separation issue (known issue for these boats) has been addressed; new backing plates for keel bolts, area opened, inspected, drained and repaired, bolts torqued to 350 ft-lbs May 2025. New bilge pump and plumbing.

Deck: all hardware, hatches, blocks rebedded. All winches serviced (two upsized and replaced) and rebedded. Chainplates pulled and inspected. Repainted 2025 with Pettit Easy-poxy and Kiwi grip on traction areas. New lifelines.

Sailing: Main, 3 jibs in varying sizes and a storm sail. All in tired but serviceable condition. All navigation lights and Garmin depth sounder work. Two anchors appropriately sized for boat but need chain and rode.

Interior: All electric is new. Dual 30-amp power and galvanic isolatr, bonded, new Blue Sea panel for AC and DC; ELCI main breaker and all new GFCI outlets for AC power. New batteries 2025. New self-priming freshwater pump in galley. All lockers and bilges repainted. All interior wood sanded and oiled. New countertop. New Nectar mattress cut to fit and installed in V-berth.

Link to google photos of some boat projects done in the last few years by current owner: 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YFDEN3kdAqmFcwMk6

NEEDS:

Standing rigging should be replaced (mast is currently down). Shifter controls, throttle and shift cables need to be purchased and installed. Ignition panel should be redone. Exhaust hoses need to be purchased and installed. Muffler exists; needs to be secured. Needs tank vent and fill, and fuel feed to engine. Needs salon cushions, stove, some DC lighting should be replaced/upgraded.

For comparison, here is a link to a completed, but not fancy, version of this boat currently for sale in Vancouver for $20,000. https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1973-c$c-30-mk-1-9906450/