My friend's 1973 C&C 35 Mk.1 has one on the starboard side deck near the shrouds as Dennis described.
Ken H. On Mon, 22 Jul 2019 at 19:49, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Neil, > > You may well have an "oopstang" and just never noticed it. The deck plate > should be on the starboard side deck near the shrouds. I'll try to get > pictures later in the week. > > Dennis C. > > On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 5:11 PM Neil Gallagher via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Dennis, >> >> You have me interested, as I don't think my 35-1 has any type of >> brackets, and the bulkhead does squeak in any significant seaway. I'd be >> quite interested in pictures. (I was told by a former 35-1 owner the >> solution was beeswax on the bulkhead.) >> >> Neil Gallagher >> Weatherly, 35-1 >> Glen Cove, NY >> >> On 7/22/2019 4:42 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: >> >> OK, I'm taking a flyer here because I'm not familiar with the 33-2. Does >> it have an "oopstang"? That's the name a long missing lister (Wally) gave >> to a bracket assembly which holds the bulkhead to the deck. Look for a >> beveled metal piece on the deck which measures about 1" x 2" with a slotted >> flat head fastener. The fastener holds an L-shaped bracket which resembles >> a chain plate which is attached to the bulkhead. >> >> If your boat has one, try tightening the fasteners for this assembly. >> >> On my 35-1, the top of the bulkhead is held by this assembly. To the >> best of my knowledge, the top of the bulkhead floats except for this >> bracket. So it may be creaking just with a small movement. >> >> Advise us what you find. I plan to be on Touche' later this week, I'll >> look more closely at it and try to grab some pictures. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >> On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 2:52 PM Andrew Walther via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi there, >>> >>> >>> >>> Does anybody have any suggestions / comments on a rather significant >>> creaking near starboard bulkhead on C&C33 Mark II? The boat is overall in >>> very good shape but I did notice creaking when walking on the deck slightly >>> forward of the bulkhead whilst at dock. We were out in heavy seas (25 >>> knots) on our last trip reaching through waves and the creaking was quite >>> noticeable down below. There are no soft spots and from visual and audible >>> inspections I don’t see any signs of delamination. Also no signs of water >>> ingress. >>> >>> >>> >>> I’m thinking that the joint between the bulkhead and deck may have come >>> loose and was wondering if anybody has experienced the same, and would be >>> curious to hear any suggestions on how to remedy the issue. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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