Chuck:
I don't have any pics of the mast holes but I will take some the next
time I am on the boat. Yes they are definitely in a pattern.
We bought our 32 from the original owner that ordered the boat from C&C,
Niagara on the Lakes, in 1984. He told me the mast holes were part of
the 'special order(s)' he wanted.....the mast holes were for ventilation
and not for the purpose Leslie Paal described in an earlier post:
"The primary reason is to have a 'fail safe' point on the keel stepped mast in
case the loss of standing rigging. If the mast was going over it would not open up
the cabin as badly. I agree the ventilation is a great bonus.
Leslie"
I have sailed on a C&C 24, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34R, 35, 36, 37R and 41 and the only C&C of the
10 that had the 'mast holes' is mine, the 32. Most of the 10 C&C models I mentioned have keel
stepped masts. I simply can't believe C&C would put those holes in the mast 'to have a fail
safe' point in the case of the loss of standing rigging. If so, why doesn't all the C&C's with
keel step masts have the mast holes? And they don't....sounds like yours (37R)does not have the
mast holes Chuck. The 37R I raced on did not have them.
I will send the pics ASAP.
I think I have Rob Ball's e-mail address.....I might just ask him what the
holes were for.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2014/06/12 8:55 AM, Chuck S wrote:
Hi Rob,
Can you send a picture of the ventilation holes on your mast? Are
they in a pattern? Why only on one side?
Thanks,
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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The mast holes were made by C&C at the factory to aid in ventilation.
There are about a dozen 1/4" holes on our mast, port side just below
the mast collar......most times, you can feel the air being sucked
into the holes and up the mast. I would see no logical reason to
cover these holes under normal circumstances.
And I don't think C&C would have put them there if they thought it
would impair the structural integrity of the mast in any manner.
Tell your friend it is not a concern.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
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Yup – sure can. They are an ingenious way to ensure good
ventilation below. The mast acts like a chimney especially on
not days. The holes suck out cabin air and it exits at the
mast head. Air gets in to the cabin through the main cabin
hatch and engine vents. Never had a problem with musty air
below decks
Cheers
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT
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I got this from a friend who is looking for a new boat. Can
someone clarify what the holes are for? Thanks- Dave
Aries
1990 C&C 34+
New London, CT
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*Date: *June 9, 2014 at 4:27:21 PM EDT
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Hi Dave,
I've looked at 3 C&Cs now, and each of them has a number (6 or
8) of 1/4" holes drilled in the mast section just below the
mast boot in the cabin, port side only. The first time I saw
this, I was concerned about the strength of the section. After
seeing three, however, I believe there must be a good reason
for the holes. Is it a way to control humidity within the
section? Is there another reason? Is it something I should
be concerned about?
Thanks,
John
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