Chuck:
The original owner of our 32 ordered the 'mast holes' as an option when
he bought the boat. He ordered other options as well, for example, the
interior has the 'teak option' meaning the interior of the hull in the
v-berth and quarter berth has teak paneling. As well, the main salon
table is teak and not the usual laminate.
I can assure you that C&C and/or Forspar knew what they were doing when
they designed these holes. They continually draw air from the main
cabin up the mast. The original owner told me himself that these holes
were specifically for ventilation and for no other intended purpose.
That's all I can rely on. And as I said earlier, I have yet to see
another C&C with them although others here on the C&C list have them.
I really do not believe C&C placed those holes in the mast for any
safety reasons.....as with you, I can't see where it would be safe for
the mast to break there.....makes no sense and even if it did, why don't
all C&C mast stepped boats have these as a safety feature.
As with others, the first year we had the boat, we left the mast in over
the winter......when on board with the electric heater on, I had to put
masking tape over the holes to keep the heat in.....while you may think
there is a better design for ventilation, and there very well may be, I
can assure everyone, these holes do a very good job venting the boat.
Wally has them on Stella Blue and he says they are very effective.
Since Rob Ball designed my boat, I sent him an email yesterday asking
him to clarify the purpose of these mast holes.....no response as of
yet....might not get one!
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2014/06/13 1:28 AM, Chuck S via CnC-List wrote:
Great pictures Rob. Amazing.
Definite pattern professionally done, but I don't have any idea why
they would do that. If C&C wanted to create a vent, why not space the
holes further apart on both sides? I believe they help vent but that
pattern of holes seems intended for another purpose. I don't think
the holes would help the mast break there as suggested, but I'm not an
engineer. If it did break there, it would tear out the whole collar
and coachtop like a can opener. And imagine how that butt end might
swing around inside the cabin before actually disconnecting. The
desired breakpoint should be above the deck. Just sayin.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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