I had A '90 37+. Port backstay failed in 20 to 25 kts of wind with a reefed main and a 135% headsail.
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2016, at 10:54 AM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I have also heard rumors of delamination issues with the Kevlar hull on > 37+/40's. While this seems to be a remote potential issue, it's worth > checking too. > > Tom Buscaglia > S/V Alera > 1990 C&C 37+/40 > Vashon WA > P 206.463.9200 > C 305.409.3660 > > >> On Dec 30, 2016, at 8:57 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: >> >> --------------------------- >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 11:48:18 -0500 >> From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ Backstay Inspection/Improvements >> Message-ID: <65dcc603-b5a5-4cdb-a129-0def3a20f...@schillay.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> I?ve heard of one person on the list who had a problem. >> >> I?ve had the Enterprise for 11 years now and don?t see any signs of wear, >> and I have hydraulics, as well as used to race the boat pretty hard at >> times. >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> City Island, NY >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> >>> On Dec 30, 2016, at 10:57 AM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Bruce >>> >>> There is an access hatch behind the headliner in the main stateroom that >>> you can crawl through. I have heard similar concerns. I suspect it is >>> mostly from boats with hydraulic backstay adjustments that have been raced >>> hard. >>> >>> Not sure if anyone on this list has had a problem. I haven't, but my boat >>> is a total cream puff cruiser that has never been raced and does not have >>> adjustable back stays. >>> >>> Tom B >>> >>> Tom Buscaglia >>> S/V Alera >>> 1990 C&C 37+/40 >>> Vashon WA >>> P 206.463.9200 >>> C 305.409.3660 >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 30, 2016, at 7:01 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com >>>> <mailto:cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Message: 4 >>>> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:05:18 +0000 (UTC) >>>> From: Bruce Whitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net >>>> <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>> >>>> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>" >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> >>>> Subject: Stus-List C&C 37+ Backstay Inspection/Improvements >>>> Message-ID: <402249788.3745481.1483106718...@mail.yahoo.com >>>> <mailto:402249788.3745481.1483106718...@mail.yahoo.com>> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >>>> >>>> Hello all, >>>> We are interested in the C&C 37/40s, and saw a comment that the backstay >>>> attachments should be closely inspected.? Can anyone advise how to get to >>>> the backside of the backstay attachments?? It seemed (albeit based on a >>>> brief check), that accessing them from the cockpit lockers would be >>>> difficult, and I did not see an access point down below.? >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm sure I'm just overlooking it... >>>> Also, what is the best way to reinforce these attachments - larger backing >>>> plates??? Anyone here do this, or will a simple inspection do the job with >>>> the idea that reinforcement isn't needed if we aren't over-stressing the >>>> rig? >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance!? > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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