Kevin:
My 34 (former boat) and 42 (current boat) both had mast wedges when I
purchased them. I promptly got rid of them and made a spartite plug (both
at the partners and in the mast step box). Very secure. Makes me less
anxious pounding through 8-10 foot seas on Lake Erie.
I also replaced a few hatch lenses. Lexan is strong but scratches
easily, so most hatches are made from acrylic. I had mine done
professionally by an auto windshield repair shop, but I had to buy the
acrylic. Make sure you leave a space between the acrylic edge and the
aluminum frame (filled with sealant) to allow the dissimilar materials to
expand/contract at different rates. I now bring my monster hatch home for
the winter because the replacement lens popped out when the temp dropped
to -15 F a couple years ago.
Good luck.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Deluzio via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 9:43 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Kevin Deluzio
Subject: Stus-List mast wedge and hatch lens
Hi,
I’m in the first year of owning a 1980 C&C 30 Mk1, (- love the boat -) and I
have a couple questions that I am hoping some of you may be able to help me
with - thanks in advance.
First - mast wedges
The boat came with about 3 or 4 wooden wedges about 1” x 2” x 4” that were
wedged between the mast and the mast collar where it went through the deck.
They were falling out most of the season. I am told that the original design
had 4 wooden wedges that countered the mast to fill in the entire 360degrees
around the mast. Is that true? What is a best way to replace these -
Spartite ?
Second - hatch lens replacement
The V-berth hatch lens was cracked and leaking last season. I have removed
the lens and plan to replace it myself. Hoping that the supplier can cut the
new one to shape using the old as a blank, or I have access to a bandsaw to
do that part of the job. What’s the best material for this - Acrylic? Any
advice from others who have done this job before?
thanks
Kevin
Kevin Deluzio
1980 C&C 30
Kingston, ON,
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