I would hesitate to touch the keelbolts if it's not leaking. I wouldn't want to
change anything, except maybe the one that shows exposed threads? You won't
have a problem if you deal with one at a time, keeping the rest snug. But the
best method is to haul the boat and block up the keel, so all the weight/strain
is off the bolts. Your email with the embedded picture links was excellent and
I look forward to your projects solution.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ahmet via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Ahmet" <ah...@sailnomad.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2015 4:04:13 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Keel attachment issues on a C&C 25
Sorry folks, correction. I am planning on removing the keel nuts and washers ,
not the bolts.
Ahmet
Winthrop Yacht Club / Constitution Marina, Boston, MA
1990 Irwin 43 CC "Waterdancer"
1973 C&C 25 "Tabasco"
On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Ahmet via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com >
wrote:
Hi everybody,
Last August I bought a 1973 C&C 25 "Tabasco" for fun sailing, since I realized
that may Irwin 43 "Waterdancer" is a great liveaboard for us, but really not a
daysailor :)
I love the way Tabasco sails, very easy to handle and fast boat.
Being a 43 year old boat, obviously she is an old girl, so here is what I am
dealing with:
There was excessive rust (Picture 1) in the bilge. After cleaning it up I
discovered that there were multiple washers, or a washer and a backing plate
under the keel nuts. I said "were" because although the 1.5 inch nut with and
the 3 inch washer is in great shape ,whatever once was under the washer is
almost totally rusted off . In some areas 1/3 or more of the washer is up in
air, no contact with the bottom of the bilge. (Picture 2) and what is left, I
am afraid, is ready to crumble away. The bilge was full of crumbled rusted
metal pieces.
Also there was a very sloppy work in the area where the bilge sump is, such
that you can actually see the treads of the keel bolt under the washer.
(Picture 3) . The washer is halfway in the air and not totally aligned with the
keelbolt. This one is the part that concerns me the most.
Also on that picture you can see parts of the mat having cured in odd shapes ,
in front of the bolt.
Perhaps someone at one time has done reinforcing, because I see a substantial
layer (almost 1/2 in) additional layer of mat about 10 inches wide laid up
across the bilge on the keelbolt areas. (Picture 4)
Interestingly, there is no water intrusion into the bilge, and no C&C smile . I
suspect it has been this way for years.
I would like to remove the keelbolts , one at a time, get rid of the rusty
part, fair out the bottom of the bilge and install new washers.
Unfortunately the boat is in the water for wet winter storage. My question is,
should I wait until I haul out next spring to do the bottom paint to do this
job, or should I do it now. I have more time over the winter than I will have
next spring.
Also, I see no trace of any 5200 or similar under the washers. Although I have
no leaks, I will add that.
My questions are:,
* Is it possible that this sloppy work was done at the factory, considering
that this is a 1973 model ?
* Did anybody else have similar issues, if so, any words of wisdom ? :)
* Could I safely do this in the water ?
* Any suggestions, besides using mat and epoxy to build up the area around
the exposed bolt in (Picture 3) .
Many thanks in advance
Ahmet
Winthrop Yacht Club / Constitution Marina, Boston, MA
1990 Irwin 43 CC "Waterdancer"
1973 C&C 25 "Tabasco"
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