Stus-List Re: Forestay Backing Plate

[Brian Morrison via CnC-List]

Martin,

Thanks for the insight. I think it’s a good idea to gets survey prior to and 
after the work is done. I’ve had two estimates from “qualified” professionals. 
I want to give this a shot on my own. If it gets to be too much I’ll call for 
backup.  I’ll check out the West System videos. If nothing else I’m developing 
a pretty good understanding of fiberglass repair.

Brian

Rekofa
1979 C&C 34
Fells Point, MD

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From: Martin DeYoung 
Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 5:08:37 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Brian Morrison 
Subject: RE: Forestay Backing Plate


Brian,



I agree with Charlie that an impact hard enough to distort the forestay/stem 
fitting may be more complicated than your first glass/epoxy repair project 
should be.



I suspect that there will be work needed on the inside of the stem.  A detailed 
inspection would indicate how deep the laminate was disrupted by the impact. 
Calypso’s stem layup is +-1” thick in that area, the forestay chainplate is ¼” 
thick and I would be concerned if I “T” boned something hard enough to bend it 
to that extent.



I do not know how robust your 34’s stem layup is but a qualified surveyor 
should be able to tap around the area and listen for damaged laminate.  
Inspecting the inside may require a contortionist with long arms and a good 
camera.



To your question regarding repair systems, I suggest checking out the West 
Systems web site and reviewing some of their “how to” info to get a good 
overview. Decades ago when I started using West Systems epoxy and fillers I 
found their info to be a good update to my “shade tree” fiberglass skills.



Martin DeYoung

Calypso

1971 C&C 43

Port Ludlow/Seattle



From: Brian Morrison via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:31 AM
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From: Brian Morrison 
Date: February 7, 2022 at 11:59:05 PM EST
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Subject: Forestay Backing Plate

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[Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List]

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Sent: February 14, 2022 10:50 AM
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Sorry about the extra traffic.  Trying subscribing using my gmail account to 
see if the html problem persists there.



Mike



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Subject: Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed





When I rebuilt my A&H foredeck hatches (two of them now) I bought the seal 
material from a local glass shop that installs commercial plate glass windows 
like you see in stores and office buildings. I forget what the tubular rubber 
seal is actually called. But if you take a couple of inches of what you have 
into the glass shop, they can cut you a length of the great big roll they 
probably have . I can't recall if I used 3/8" diameter or 1/2". The adhesive I 
used was 3M trim adhesive that would be used to install a rubrail on a car.



The idea of going to McMaster Carr is also a good idea, and a lot less 
expensive that buying from A&H or another boat supplier. The only downside is 
what you do with the 90+ feet of rubber you will have left over after you 
rebuild the hatch.



Rick Brass

Imzadi C&C 38 mk1

la Belle Aurore C&C 25

Washington, NC





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Sent: Feb 12, 2022 1:51 PM

To: Stus-List

Cc: Bob Mann

Subject: Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed





The foam gasket on my C&C35 mk I's forward hatch is coming apart. Can anyone 
suggest where I can find a replacement? Nothing I've seen at hardware stores 
even comes close to what is already there.



regards,

Bob Mann

Mystic

Detroit

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[Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List]

Sorry about the extra traffic.  Trying subscribing using my gmail account to 
see if the html problem persists there.

Mike

-Original Message-
From: Rick Brass via CnC-List  
Sent: February 13, 2022 11:54 AM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Rick Brass 
Subject: Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed


When I rebuilt my A&H foredeck hatches (two of them now) I bought the seal 
material from a local glass shop that installs commercial plate glass windows 
like you see in stores and office buildings. I forget what the tubular rubber 
seal is actually called. But if you take a couple of inches of what you have 
into the glass shop, they can cut you a length of the great big roll they 
probably have . I can't recall if I used 3/8" diameter or 1/2". The adhesive I 
used was 3M trim adhesive that would be used to install a rubrail on a car.
 
The idea of going to McMaster Carr is also a good idea, and a lot less 
expensive that buying from A&H or another boat supplier. The only downside is 
what you do with the 90+ feet of rubber you will have left over after you 
rebuild the hatch.
 
Rick Brass
Imzadi C&C 38 mk1
la Belle Aurore C&C 25
Washington, NC
 
 
-Original Message-
From: Stus-List 
Sent: Feb 12, 2022 1:51 PM
To: Stus-List 
Cc: Bob Mann 
Subject: Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed
 
 
The foam gasket on my C&C35 mk I's forward hatch is coming apart. Can anyone 
suggest where I can find a replacement? Nothing I've seen at hardware stores 
even comes close to what is already there.
 
regards,
Bob Mann
Mystic
Detroit