I found a picture that Alan Bergen sent to me years ago showing his masthead. I assume mine is the same. Posting here for reference.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMuMou3j58eKcvrTPjN1AVNzurxIy2ove0V8Eb7wh19c7-9V2hbLiOeQNadDMqaVQ/photo/AF1QipN0a5N2NkcY-D9ggDaNfRezYV7qjbfyOR_6nQ7s?key=Y1NzSWwzSEdTdVJmQXV3NEp6OUwyT2g3ZjllbHV3 Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On Sun, 21 Sept 2025 at 12:13, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Alan, > > I almost had the exact same mast/RR bridge collision back in the early > 90's with my 1980 C&C 36. We picked up the new to us boat in Lake Union > and headed west through the Lake Washington Ship Canal, opening the bridges > as required. There was a train crossing the bridge while we were locking > down to Puget Sound so my plan was to request an opening after the train > was past. As we exited the Ballard Locks, with current behind us, the > engine (Yanmar 3 cyl.) stopped running. I requested an opening with a horn, > asked my crew to prepare to anchor (we've been on the boat 45 minutes, > anchor status unclear), and I attempted to re-start the engine. > > The engine would run for approx. 20 seconds then die again indicating a > blocked fuel supply. I was able to start it in reverse to slightly slow our > rate of advance towards the still lowered bridge. I was relieved to hear > the bridge tender acknowledge my opening request, but that bridge is slow > to open, and I was closing in fast. I continued to start the engine in > reverse and steered for the south end of the bridge where it lifted first. > > So, we cleared by an estimated 3 feet as the bridge deck continued to > rise. That afternoon I contacted a fuel tank cleaning and fuel polishing > service. The blockage was caused by bits of rubber and debris in the tank. > After our tank cleaning and some maintenance on the fuel system there were > no re-occurrences of that problem. > > Martin DeYoung > ex 1971 C&C 43 Calypso > ex 1980 C&C 36 Windsong > > now Greta, 1956 Matthews 42 > Port Ludlow > ------------------------------ > *From:* ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Sunday, September 21, 2025 11:34 AM > *To:* CHARLES SCHEAFFER <[email protected]>; C&C < > [email protected]> > *Cc:* ALAN BERGEN <[email protected]> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Masthead sheaves 35-3 > > Interesting story about my mast replacement. I was motoring from the > Seattle YC to Shilshole Bay Marina. After passing under several bridges > (after calling the bridge operators for an opening) I received a phone > call. There was still a railroad bridge to pass under, but it was usually > kept open, and I wasn't paying attention. While talking on the phone, I hit > the bridge (that was down) and got stuck under it. I had to call the bridge > operator to release me. Fortunately only the very top of the mast got > stuck, although the crash took out my masthead instruments and VHF antenna. > When I got to the moorage, I looked at the top of the mast with binoculars > and didn't see any major damage. The next day I motored down to the Tacoma > YC to spend the night before a race the next day. Two club members hoisted > me up to the top of the mast so I could get a better look. The rigging was > intact, but the cap at the top of the mast was bent up. On race day, the > wind was light, so I figured the rig was strong enough for me to race. As > we crossed the starting line, someone on the committee boat yelled out > "Hey, you're the one who hit my bridge." It was the bridge operator. I > spent the rest of the summer sailing in south Puget Sound, and around the > San Juan and Gulf Islands. I didn't want to have the mast inspected until I > returned to Portland, or my insurance company might have required me to > keep my boat up north until repairs were made. > > When I returned to Portland, I had the mast inspected by a surveyor > recommended by the insurance company. The repair estimate was more than my > hull insurance, so the insurance company totaled the boat, and I bought it > back for $5,000. I ended up with a new Selden mast, new standing rigging, > new Harken furler, new Tides Marine Strong Track and a new rudder (which > was leaking water, even before the accident). Most of the cost was covered > by insurance. The Strong Track from the old mast wouldn't fit the new > mast, so I had to buy a new one. If anyone wants to buy the old Strong > Track, in very good condition ($300 US including shipping) message me > directly. I also have spreaders and other parts from the old mast for sale. > > Alan Bergen > 1984 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > On Sun, Sep 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hey Alan, would love to hear about repacing a mast; what brand, must be a > great story. > C > > On 09/21/2025 3:00 AM EDT ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > I have two jib halyards, two spinnaker halyards and one main halyard. Five > sheaves, three axles. I'll get the sheave in the mail to you on Monday. > > Alan > > On Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM Jim Watts via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Alan, that would be great. How many sheaves are up there? Am I counting > three axles? You replaced the mast? That's enthusiastic. > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at 15:33, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > 3 1/2" OD, 1/2" width. 1/2" pin. I have one from Zepherwerks that I took > from my old mast when I replaced it. I can send it to you Jim. > > Alan > > On Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM Jim Watts via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > All of the sheaves at the masthead of PS are looking and feeling in bad > shape. I suspect the axles they ride on may be compromised as well. 1984 > boat with the "old" (same as C&C 34) mast section. > I know people have changed them out, so does anyone here have any idea > what size sheaves I would need to replace those? > > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczOuX6xZgPfLu3OSo0tuBhX1_gUHd9SSmWQ0enBdJceuuZLN4ov9Fuox-4YtuFVgcDs5B1BhO3Bgh-JVAVw3Cui72AAdxsAijpkFS1XhgKCB0DT0y6kfksu6flV5VTizl7a5_fXCykA9--t3iG2my4NI=w1182-h886-s-no?authuser=0 > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczOuX6xZgPfLu3OSo0tuBhX1_gUHd9SSmWQ0enBdJceuuZLN4ov9Fuox-4YtuFVgcDs5B1BhO3Bgh-JVAVw3Cui72AAdxsAijpkFS1XhgKCB0DT0y6kfksu6flV5VTizl7a5_fXCykA9--t3iG2my4NI=w1182-h886-s-no?authuser=0__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oX50twGf7lfwfLjJ5KwhUgMqn9BAv63oxV7-ECpsfIa90tY0-A4AtxQDWgyv2-GQrtNdqKkIqeFTlzRhsb7odI4$> > > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPCqQresaWowxFBl2QtkgBjXoL_9rdJtzQYNl6IdIEAOW1ltZAKJm4-WjzbeH1osNWYgmIVJbMPhAw0Iwy-geTbYEQDWjvsvLjKefwGZyRL6FgxuSPgtDS_O8b_TfaCEP4seueS5uVUnRFnpJLefQ34=w1182-h886-s-no?authuser=0 > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPCqQresaWowxFBl2QtkgBjXoL_9rdJtzQYNl6IdIEAOW1ltZAKJm4-WjzbeH1osNWYgmIVJbMPhAw0Iwy-geTbYEQDWjvsvLjKefwGZyRL6FgxuSPgtDS_O8b_TfaCEP4seueS5uVUnRFnpJLefQ34=w1182-h886-s-no?authuser=0__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oX50twGf7lfwfLjJ5KwhUgMqn9BAv63oxV7-ECpsfIa90tY0-A4AtxQDWgyv2-GQrtNdqKkIqeFTlzRhwi5YgcU$> > > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczOaueZ9KOrheVMZdkziXbN_T0qTfgDIl3n3oQ7HXdK_EnBHVJTC5p1sbjx37dVcflQ8yRhpjJNNnyvpMZl5xmxOfCPg2SgKtMnzVhYyhuoZV0wd6UnMX83DlkoYobqRzAkwK_9fNNSBds9HaiXQVZ76=w1182-h886-s-no?authuser=0 > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczOaueZ9KOrheVMZdkziXbN_T0qTfgDIl3n3oQ7HXdK_EnBHVJTC5p1sbjx37dVcflQ8yRhpjJNNnyvpMZl5xmxOfCPg2SgKtMnzVhYyhuoZV0wd6UnMX83DlkoYobqRzAkwK_9fNNSBds9HaiXQVZ76=w1182-h886-s-no?authuser=0__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oX50twGf7lfwfLjJ5KwhUgMqn9BAv63oxV7-ECpsfIa90tY0-A4AtxQDWgyv2-GQrtNdqKkIqeFTlzRhH4hy23E$> > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. 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