Violeta, based on the picture, I think you can clean up the corrosion and apply paint (Rustoleum was used successfully by some on the list). They do not look structurally compromised, but of course the rails would have to be removed, inspected then replaced.
C&C used butyl tape under those rails, and works well. Leslie. -------------------------------------------- On Sun, 11/13/16, Violeta Ivanova via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List 1973 custom C&C 43' - hull/deck joint (toe rail replacement?) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Violeta Ivanova" <vmivan...@gmail.com> Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016, 5:45 PM Gary, Leslie: thanks. As I understand, parts of the toe rail on our boat are also very worn out. To be honest, I never noticed, but I wasn't looking for it when I sailed the boat earlier this year. I am not near her at present. I am only helping with the research. South Shore/Bob seems like an excellent resource. We'll check that out. How does one know if the old sealant is butyl or something else? Can you tell from this photo? https://www.dropbox.com/s/jdwc8k7tem6s39r/toerail1.jpg?dl=0 The photo also shows how toe rail corrosion affects the topsides of our C&C 43. Repainting the topsides is on the to do list, too. Violeta On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I got a quote for on piece of toe rail from South Shore, that is Rob. It is an exact replacement for the bow piece of my rail, and is 15.5 feet long. I would take the old one off and look before spending the not trivial amount on a new one, you may have leaks because the original 40 year old butyl is gone. Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-bounces@cnc- list.com] On Behalf Of Violeta Ivanova via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2016 2:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Violeta Ivanova <vmivan...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1973 custom C&C 43' - hull/deck joint (toe rail replacement?) Thanks, Bob. This is great information! I was wondering where one might find scale drawings. I will contact the museum. Good to hear removing the toe rail will not affect the joint structurally. I thought it might, but it doesn't seem to be the case. Thanks for all the links to vendors! I am replying here to everyone who responded, so I don't send multiple emails. Ken - yes, it is the slotted aluminum toe rail. As far as I know, the reasons for replacement are leaks and corrosion. I was not involved in the decision to replace the toe rail. The C&C 43' belongs to my university, and I am one of her skippers. Great boat! I had not seen the do it yourself album yet - very useful, thanks. I am poking around the website now - great resource! We tried Holland Marine already, but they didn't have our toe rail. Rob McLaughlin and Klacko Spars are new names for me - thanks for the links. If anyone can think of other possible sources for that toe rail, please let me know. Violeta On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 10:19 AM, robertlmazza via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:Violeta, All the drawings for the C&C 43 reside in the C&C collection in the archives if the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston (Ontario). If you contact the museum curator through the website you can order a copy of the construction plan which most likely show the toe rail and hull to deck joint. If you know which 43 you own (original name of boat or her first owner) you most can likely get copies of the drawings relating specifically to your 43. However, merely removing and replacing the toe rail will not jeopardize the structural integrity of the hull to deck joint over that period. A replacement rail may be available from Rob McLaughlin at South Shore Yachts in St. Catherines, ON. Rob Mazza Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message --------From: Violeta Ivanova via CnC-List Date:11-12-2016 2:19 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Violeta Ivanova Subject: Stus-List 1973 custom C&C 43' - hull/deck joint (toe rail replacement?) Greetings all. Might someone here help with questions about the custom C&C 43' from 1973? This was a limited edition and I think only fourteen boats were ever built. We would like to replace the toe rail on our boat, but are unsure how that might affect the hull/deck joint. Some specific questions:1 - What is the structure of the hull/deck joint on the 1973 C&C 43'? 2 - How is the toe rail integrated with the hull/deck joint?3 - What happens if we remove the toe rail (or part of it)? Good advice will be appreciated.Thanks,Violeta ______________________________ _________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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