Hello Mack, I have a 1981 C&C 34 and those outboard vertical plates on the bulkheads are stainless steel, not aluminum. I would be very skeptical if any of those components have been replaced with aluminum. These components attach the deck to the bulkheads since to save cost (and allow the molded head liner) the bulkheads were not tabbed in to the deck. I haven't had leaks there on my boat at the point you describe (my genoa tracks seem well sealed). However, the windows are hard to seal and might be leaking and so it is also possible that is where the water is coming from and then dripping down to the bulkhead (I would say that is in fact a likely source of water in that area). Of course also check that the bulkhead isn't rotted. The plates on top of the metal poles close to the main traveler also are a problematic leak point (for me on the starboard side a little water drips down the inside of that tube and ends up under the stove). I would agree that if the bulkhead is rotted beyond repair and needs to be replaced that might be a deal breaker.
Regardless you definitely want to check the whole deck for soft spots - around the head vent, chain plates and penetrations for the bulkhead attachments were the main problems on my boat (where I replaced the core in 2020 - see https://photos.app.goo.gl/8W4AdgmKqKxARvsY7 if you are curious about what I did). All repairable but good to know what you are getting into as it is a big project (I also glassed a lot of old holes that weren't needed and rebedded almost all the deck hardware, replaced the fixed windows, rebuilt the forward hatch, and added a bow roller and asym tack point https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN46y4vVixlceiv3AjB6UPNMGJqgTuuwxos4pobHlp1XsBQnteV-IcwYMBlBfcjXw?key=aTVDcEFMX3dzVFVSeFZVY256WWs5bkYtSlpWM2hR as part of the project). Feel free to reach out if you have other questions on the boat. Nathan S/V Wisper 1981 C&C 34 KCB Portland ME On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 1:33 PM Mack McKinney via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi everyone! > > I'm seriously considering purchasing a 1980 C&C 34. I have yet to make > an in-person inspection, as the boat is 4 hours away, but in pictures I > notice attached to the partial bulkheads which separate the settees from > the galley/nav area there are what appear to be chainplates. Those > aluminum plates are rather far aft for any standing rigging. Their > purpose, I reckon, is to reinforce the genoa track (correct me if I'm > way off, and these are distinguished from the aluminum tubes which, I > suppose, reinforce the mainsheet traveler. So, here's my question: > there is noticeable water incursion, as there is some streaking on the > port bulkhead below the "chainplate." I assume I need to be prepared for > deck core rot, and possible rot in the teak plywood of the bulkhead. The > extent of any rot, if it requires the replacement of that bulkhead, may > be a deal-breaker. Thoughts? Am I on the right track? > > Thanks, > > Mack > Formerly C&C 30-104 > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
