edneu Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Hello, I just joined this forum, and am planning to build either a CS17 or CS20. A lot of it will depend on what I can get out of my shop when it is complete. I think I would prefer to build the CS20 but if I need to cut it in half, well that would be discouraging. I plan to do some shop measurement and mocking up before I decide. Beyond the size of my shop, do these boats have any fundamentally different characteristics? I built a 14 foot stitch and glue skiff 2 years ago with good results. I think the Core Sound boats are perfect for my sailing area. I noticed that the designer said that the spars on the CS17 stow inside the boat, is that also the case on the CS20? Anyone have any comparative information on these two boats? Happy Sailing. Quote
Guest Oyster Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 From what a lot of folks state, the difference is really about cargo area, and extended uses. You should consider if you are going to just do som day sailing with some familiy members or need more of a combination hull. This seems to be a common theme that is emerging from most folks that own the two hulls. Quote
Dale Niemann Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Hi Ed, I built my CS 17 "Lively" in a garage that is 18' by 10' and full of a lot of tools. I admit my weather is such that I could open the garage door and do some work outside. Hope this helps you to determine if you have enough room. Dale Quote
JeffM Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Ed, the hull of the 20 weighs quite a bit more, too. On my 20 I have luff sleeve sails on take-apart masts, but I find that I don't bother taking off sails and pulling apart masts much except for winter storage--they're too long for my garage. Quote
edneu Posted March 5, 2007 Author Posted March 5, 2007 Thank you for all of the excellent replies. It seems I cannot go wrong with either the 17 or the 20. I have a rental shop that I use for many purposes, It is roughly 24 x 20, but the catch is that the 10' wide door is in the middle of the 25' side. I need to make sure my boat can get out. Some measuring and some time at the drafting table should yield my answer. Weather is not a problem, in fact in the summer I use the high temperature epoxy curing technique, close the door and bake your boat at about 120F! I will follow in this forum and see what else comes up. I will keep you posted on my progress. I was glad to see a forum for B&B designs. I was going to build a Sharpie until I saw the Core Sound designs. I will order plans soon, are the spars built by the users, available from somewhere, wooden?, Aluminum? I probably should read all of the posts I am sure all this is covered somewhere. Thanks again for all of the information. Quote
Guest Oyster Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Keep in mind that you can always turn the hull sideways on its rails, to get it out of a normal opening. Two good guys and a bit of care can move the 17 with proper planning. Quote
rmays Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 I spent a few days the last month sailing a borrowed cs20- there is a lot of difference between that and my cs17. My wife now wants to "trade up". The 17 is livelier, a bit more tender, more responsive boat. The 20 is significantly roomier, esp. for persons forward of the mizzen. We normally sail w/ 3-5 people on the boat and the cs20 is drier and more comfortable. I prefer sailing the 17 but w/ 5 people it's a bit cramped and wetter. If you want to camp or spend a few hours on the boat, you might prefer the 20. Also, even though the 17 has never come close to capsizing, it's much easier to put the rail down in a gust. Anyway, the reason we sailed the 20 is the owners are trying to sell. They spent a couple years building a great boat and now find themselves needing to sell her. So, in Morehead city NC there are two very nice core sounders for sale- our 17 so we can trade up, and a nice 20! Hope this helps, New Guy ! Quote
bfeller Posted August 16, 2008 Posted August 16, 2008 I spent a few days the last month sailing a borrowed cs20- there is a lot of difference between that and my cs17. My wife now wants to "trade up". The 17 is livelier, a bit more tender, more responsive boat. The 20 is significantly roomier, esp. for persons forward of the mizzen. We normally sail w/ 3-5 people on the boat and the cs20 is drier and more comfortable. I prefer sailing the 17 but w/ 5 people it's a bit cramped and wetter. If you want to camp or spend a few hours on the boat, you might prefer the 20. Also, even though the 17 has never come close to capsizing, it's much easier to put the rail down in a gust. Anyway, the reason we sailed the 20 is the owners are trying to sell. They spent a couple years building a great boat and now find themselves needing to sell her. So, in Morehead city NC there are two very nice core sounders for sale- our 17 so we can trade up, and a nice 20! Hope this helps, New Guy ! Hello rmays, My name is Brett. I am the guy that pulled up in the Carolina Skiff last week as you were at the dock in Beaufort. Brett Quote
rmays Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Great to sort of meet you. Hope to see you out there someday on your own CS 17 or 20. Quote
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