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Topic: Code 40?
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surfmaster
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posted June 29, 2004 10:06 AM
Anyone here own one? A google search returns very few hits on this boat. What's up...?Is it fair to say they are similar to a 420? I am looking at buying a used one for the cottage. Had thought about a drier sailer (CL14/16), but would also like a fun boat for fewer $$$, which this would be. Any thoughts on the boat?
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Dan Little
JuniorMember
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posted July 05, 2004 08:28 PM
Hey, don't feel bad you aren't alone. I bought my '92 Code 40 three summers ago now and I have never had a regret. They are rare though when compared to the all the CL 14's and 16's. But it sure is sweet when I consistently dust the guy on our lake with CL 14.Properly rigged, the Code 40 is a fast predictable boat that will keep you completely involved when the wind picks up. This is a boat you actively sail, not just float about in. Compared to the 420 the Code 40 is smaller, faster, lighter. In terms of $$$, I paid $2500 my '92 in excellent shape, near new sails, and a trailer. But I have nothing to compare it against as I have never seen another one for sale. Good luck
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whited
unregistered
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posted July 05, 2004 09:20 PM
A month or so ago an Ottawa area sailing club unloaded 3 of then @ $ 150.00 each. He said they needed repairs.
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surfmaster
JuniorMember
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posted July 09, 2004 01:13 PM
Well thanks for the replies - at least some Code 40's are out there. I was begining to think this was The Sandpiper Forum (just joking..  I am now in the club too. I bought an older one (1981?), made in Quebec (?) by Sailcraft I think it said. I really haven't had any time to begin cleaning/refurbish her, but the sails are replacement ones, about 2 seasons old, and the hull is in pretty good shape, w/mast and rigging complete, so it shouldn't take much to get sailing. Does needs new inspection ports/seals for the hull tanks,though. And this one has "plexiglass-like" flaps in the transom which are held fast by spring-cord, presumeably to release if needed to drain cockpit after capsize? Is this standard? Also, the c/b needs work (old plywood one). What is the best repair procedure? Anyway, I bought it for fun at the cottage, so cosmetic flaws mean nothing to me. I'm looking forward to getting back into sailing again.
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kbrumund
JuniorMember
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posted July 22, 2004 01:56 AM
Ours is also an older one from Quebec (made by Nautitec, since this sticker on the inside transom is the only marking on the entire hull, except for the Fogh sails and sailbag). Orange deck on a white hull (gee, just like the CL ones  No sail numbers on the Fogh sails.
Got it for $700 a few years ago, including spinnaker. Previous owner put a lot of work into it. He also did a few changes that I appreciate, like a proper main sheet block. I only put a proper cleat on the spinnaker halyard and sail it.
I'll put up pics soon.And yes, I also have the plexiglass transom flaps (in addition to the 2 suction bailers). BTW, one of the Ottawa Code 40s is for sale again. $450. [URL=http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&threadm=cbh4fr%24gmq%241%40freenet9.carleton.ca&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fq%3Dcode%252040%2520sailboat%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3D UTF-8]http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&threadm=cbh4fr%24gmq%241%40freenet9.carleton.ca&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fq%3Dcode%252040%2520sailboat%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3 DUTF-8[/URL] %26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwg ...karl
[This message has been edited by kbrumund (edited August 04, 2004).]
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