Thanks, Jeff
Can you tell me what the aluminum plates bolted to the half-bulkhead
ahead of the nav station is? They seem visible from the settee looking aft.
Mack
On 1/31/2023 14:42, Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List wrote:
Mack,
I also have an 81C&C34. Ditto what Nathan said regarding the SS tabs.
No issues on my boat. Do check chain plates, however, all the way down
to plywood knee behind settee. Also check around SS tabs at top of
forward bulkheads. After 42 years, there will have been leaks somewhere.
Jeff Laman
81 C&C34 Harmony
Ludington Michigan
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*From:* Nathan Post via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2023 2:31:09 PM
*To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Nathan Post <nathan8...@gmail.com>
*Subject:* Stus-List Re: C&C 34 aluminum plates on bulkhead
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
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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
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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
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