So, to add to the discussion………When I bought my 1977 38MKII, it came with several original 1977 sails, and a couple of them were 170 Genoas. I also had in the files, the original IOR certificate claiming the 170 as one of the sails. The owner (In Chicago) took a penalty for using the 170 and then offset it by lowering the main Iuff dimension by about 4-5 ft. No kidding, an aluminum slug driven up into the sail slot of the mast. Very creative C&C owners of that day. This boat did a couple of MAC races before returning it to C&C.
So I tried it, that owner also regularly had a crew of 11 on board, and the sheet led off of a block at the stern fitting on each side. Talk about no visibility. I did remove that slug (driving it out with a hammer and chisel) and then installed the Tides Marine track and never looked back. As for the sails, I gave them to Sea Bags in Portland Maine and received a couple of nice tote bags in exchange. Sea Bags has several local shops in various cities, and they actually came and picked them up along with a few more. Much of that gear (11 winches) has been removed for a more efficient plan. We should discuss surplus parts, etc. taking up space in my storage unit. But the 170’s were an interesting set of sails. The bags said “North Special”, a light and heavier one. Ron C. Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC ‘77 #125 From: David Risch via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2022 9:45 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>; David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I 170% Great downwind sails on spin pole and sheeted to end of main boom. Otherwise… From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2022 8:52 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov <mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> > Subject: Stus-List C&C 35 MK I 170% Does anyone still use 170% genoas? I have two that are old but with very little use. I’ll send them for shipping if anyone needs one or both. They are cut as deck-sweepers, if you have furling gear it needs to be the kind that comes off. Joe Coquina
