Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Later model 34's (1981) don't have deck scuppers and drains as described - unfortunately, that means that you get a puddle behind the aluminum toe rail. A piece of cotton wick does a reasonable job wicking it over the side but it isn't ideal. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 3:21 PM Matt Wolford via

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Re my bow mod - overall, yes I am happy with it. It was a challenge to come up with a good solution given the limited space and integration with the forestay and bow chocks (which are now 6" further aft). Drawings are in onshape if you want to duplicate it or base a new design off of it:

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

One other item. I don't know if this was changed in later model years, but on the 1978 model the deck had a scupper drains near the toe rail that discharged through thru-hull fittings just below the gunwale. It was quite elaborate to move the water just a few inches away. Make sure the fittings

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Mack: Agreed those are not chainplates. As I recall, the chainplates come through near the front of the salon and are clearly visible from the ceiling to a bulkhead. Mine were covered with white plastic if memory serves. I don’t recall the support plates shown in your

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Nice Job on the Bow mod - I see something similar in my future. Are you happy with the style of your Spinnaker attachment? I have to say I have never seen one quite like that. I can see that you don't have to lean over so far - Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

SS, not aluminum. The tabs as I recall are on both sides of the nav station bulkhead. It secures the bulkhead, and likely integrates the deck into the structure. Get Outlook for Android From: Mack McKinney via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday,

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Thanks, Jeff Can you tell me what the aluminum plates bolted to the half-bulkhead ahead of the nav station is? They seem visible from the settee looking aft. Mack On 1/31/2023 14:42, Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List wrote: Mack, I also have an 81C Ditto what Nathan said regarding the SS tabs.

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Mack, I also have an 81C Ditto what Nathan said regarding the SS tabs. No issues on my boat. Do check chain plates, however, all the way down to plywood knee behind settee. Also check around SS tabs at top of forward bulkheads. After 42 years, there will have been leaks somewhere. Jeff Laman 81

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Hello Mack, I have a 1981 C 34 and those outboard vertical plates on the bulkheads are stainless steel, not aluminum. I would be very skeptical if any of those components have been replaced with aluminum. These components attach the deck to the bulkheads since to save cost (and allow the molded

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Mack; thanks for sending the photos...they are definitely not the shroud chain plates; I looked at several late 70s and 1980  34s on Yachtworld and none of those boats had the chain plates in your photos...which leads me to believe they were likely added to prevent twisting or pulling the deck

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Hi Richard -- Thanks for responding.  Here's a link to the photo in question: https://app.box.com/s/r03v5jtwprsrfdrbyfvc8jd1i2xb1090 Thanks so much! Mack On 1/31/2023 13:46, Richard Bush via CnC-List wrote: Mack, do you have a link to the photos? thanks Richard s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37

Stus-List Re: C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Mack, do you have a link to the photos? thanks Richard s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite NineLouisville, Kentucky 40220(502) 584-7255 -Original Message- From: Mack McKinney via CnC-List To: Stus-List Cc:

Stus-List C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead

Hi everyone! I'm seriously considering purchasing a 1980 C 34. I have yet to make an in-person inspection, as the boat is 4 hours away, but in pictures I notice attached to the partial bulkheads which separate the settees from the galley/nav area there are what appear to be chainplates.