Can confirm that this repair stops the creaking - very spirited sailing last few days!
Dave Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2019, at 7:38 AM, Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Blog updated per below. Hope it helps. Am way behind on updating this > blog, lots of stuff to share.... > > https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2019/07/bulkheaddeck-reinforcement-at-hanging.html > > Dave > Windstar 33-2 > > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Dave S > Sent: July 26, 2019 9:33 PM > To: Andrew Walther > Cc: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C33 Mark II Deck Creaking > > Sorry Andy - late reply > > This creaks in some 33-2 models because the aft bulkhead is not tabbed to the > deck but sits in a groove in the headliner. Grab the handhold on the > hanging locker and push and pull and you’ll replicate the creak. > I fixed this last winter by cutting out the liner inside the hanging locker > and tabbing the bulkhead to the deck. will post pics and details to my 33-2 > blog this weekend. > > Dave - 33-2 Windstar. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 22, 2019, at 3:52 PM, Andrew Walther <and...@apwengineering.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 > > > >
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