Nice Job on the Bow mod - I see something similar in my future. Are you happy with the style of your Spinnaker attachment? I have to say I have never seen one quite like that. I can see that you don't have to lean over so far -
Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 2:31 PM Nathan Post via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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
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