I redid most of my rod rigging about 9 months ago on a 1981 C&C 36. There are some things that you should get carefully checked out (which I did not do prior to buying my boat). For example, my spreader tips were really corroded, and had to be replaced.
In redoing the rod, we replaced the fittings on the mast that the rod connects to. Per my rigger, these old nav tangs were much more prone to fatigue than the newer ones. In addition, the fittings at the spreader tips are no longer used. One option was tip cups, which are pricey, another option was to switch to continuous rigging, which was going to be complicated. The rigger I used was able to come up with a third, much less expensive solution, which I can't recall right now. I wish I would have had my rigging surveyed prior to buying the boat. That would have given me great leverage for negotiating a lower price. as it was, I was able to redo all the rigging from the lower spreader up, re-head the rest of the rigging, and re-head the backstay and add new fittings. the total was about $4000. While this was being done, I was able to remove and inspect the chainplates (which were fine) It took me several meetings with the rigger and alot of homework on my part to get this all done for the above price. But I am happy with the final product and with the price. Dave Folsom 1981 C&C 36 Rebel Maid San Diego On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 9:50 AM, Ron Casciato via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > David: Just my 2 cents worth………….. > > > > Since you’re in Newport RI, you have way more rigging expertise at your > fingertips than most of us on this list………….Newport is full of competition > boats and riggers and such. Find someone local and have them look at the > rig. > > > > MY 38MKIIC is a 1977 vintage and has the original rod rigging that came > with the boat. My mast is, however, a Stearns’ mast instead of the > standard C&C one. I have had my mast down several times in the past 16 > years of ownership and I’ve also had the rigging checked each time. > Regardless of mast manufacturer, rod rigging is still a better option from > my perspective………… > > > > To date (now I’ve really jinxed it) it is in fine shape and I expect it to > last a long time. > > > > We race this boat so it gets more stress than usual cruising does and > still the rod is intact and healthy. > > > > Just for thought…………. > > > > Ron C. > > Impromptu > > C&C 38MKIIC….’77 > > > > Incidentally………..they are making new C&C’s right down the road from > Newport and you might drop in there to get an opinion………….Principles there > were related to the C&C production effort in RI back in the day…………they > should be great resources for you locally……………. > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Dennis > C. via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, October 13, 2014 10:57 AM > *To:* David Dawes; CnClist > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List thread reply and rod rigging > > > > David, > > If you're looking at reheading all the rigging, think about pulling the > rig, removing all the shrouds, coiling them up and taking them to a NavTec > shop. You can coil the rod to no LESS than 200 times diameter and strap it > to an "X" made of 2 x 4's for transport. UPS will ship it. > > You didn't say where you were. There may be a NavTec shop near you. Throw > it in a pickup and drive it there. > > > > Before you coil it, make a list of each rod and carefully measure the pin > to pin distance. That is, between the centers of the hole in each end. > Also measure the pin diameters. Now you have a record of the rig. > > Dennis C. > > Touche' 35-1 #83 > > Mandeville, LA > > > > > > On Sun, Oct 12, 2014 at 7:19 AM, David Dawes via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi, can someone tell me how to reply to a thread? Sorry, I can’t figure > it out. So I started a new one. > > > > > > Next I looked at a 1984 CNC 35 M3 yesterday. Concerned about the rod > rigging. This boat is run down so I don’t expect a record of rigging > inspection or service. > > > > A rigger friend recommended full replacement. > > > > Is this correct? And what are alternatives? What is a rod replacement > cost approx? And is a wire replacement smart/ advisable/ cost effective or > too heavy? Technology has moved ahead in 30 years. > > > > I love the boat layout etc. But suspect rigging will kill my offshore > pleasure! > > > > Many thanks, > > > > David. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > David Dawes > > Captain > > Newport, RI, USA > > +1(401)5854942 > > dawes...@hotmail.com > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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