To all. Thanks for the insight and consideration. Apologies for delay in
response, we've had family visiting for Cdn. Thanksgiving.
Re. sump. Derek L, good luck on Monday with the haul out/keel drop. I'd
really appreciate it if you could advise your findings and perhaps a photo or
two. I'm hoping that Graham's 2" void is the more likely scenario for both
of us. Let's stay in touch.
Re. power tripping. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm still at a loss. Next
time at boat, I think I'll bring my portable heater right to the box....then at
least I know the problem is the boat. I just learned the previous owner never
used the shore power cockpit plug in 20+ years...so, perhaps corroded or
defective.
Derek
On Monday, October 14, 2013 5:00:40 AM, Derek Leck <derek.l...@metzgers.com>
wrote:
Yes you are correct.
Thanks for clarifying.
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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Colin Kilgour
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 7:14 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 33 Mkii 1985 - Bildge/Power
Derek Leck - I think you're thinking of me (Colin) not Collins, no?
On 10/12/13, Derek Leck <derek.l...@metzgers.com> wrote:
> Yeah I was told it could be either but understand you had one of these
> boats and wasn't it you who told me about you repairs to the same?
>
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> On Oct 12, 2013, at 8:08 AM, "Graham Collins"
> <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Derek (s)
>> I can tell you it is not a balsa core, the keel sump under the mast
>> step is filled with a high density foam of some sort. Still smells bad tho'
>>
>> Graham Collins
>> Secret Plans
>> C&C 35-III #11
>>
>>> On 2013-10-12 8:49 AM, Derek Leck wrote:
>>> What a coincidence Derek. My name is Derek and I have the exact same
>>> boat and exact same problem. Apparently our boats have a defective keel
>>> sump.
>>> This is the area under the mast step. What I have learned is that
>>> there is a balsa wood core within the keel sump area. After years of
>>> use, especially the stresses of racing, grounding etc. the
>>> fiberglass structure of the keel sump becomes soft. Now here comes
>>> the part you really don't want to hear. When this sump area gets
>>> weak the entire load of your rig, mast weight, stay tension, sailing
>>> loads etc, are no longer dispersed. Instead, all this force is
>>> directed in a very vulnerable area which is where the keel stub
>>> meets the hull. When you pull the boat you will most likely find a
>>> crack in your hull in this area. Just in front of the keel. This is
>>> why you are getting water in the bilge. The nasty water is due to the balsa
>>> wood core rotting. I know it can smell terrible!
>>>
>>> The fix is substantial and that exterior crack is the least of our
>>> worries. ( This year will be the third attempt to correct my issue).
>>> Previous attempts were a wast of time since they were merely
>>> cosmetic. As I understand the keel will need to be dropped, keel
>>> sump area has to be cut out and rebuilt. The entire area beneath the
>>> mast step should be reinforced with additional glass work and
>>> possibly aluminum or stainless plates. My boat comes out this
>>> Monday and we'll find out exactly the extent of damages and cost to repair.
>>>
>>> I will keep you informed of my progress and I would like to hear
>>> about yours. Feel free to reach out to me anytime.
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>>
>>> P.S. Love my boat!!!!! (When it's not leaking).
>>>
>>>
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>>> On Oct 12, 2013, at 12:36 AM, "Derek Stanger"
>>> <derek.stan...@yahoo.ca<mailto:derek.stan...@yahoo.ca>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello to all. My first post.
>>>
>>> I'm the new owner of a previously well loved C&C 33 mkii 1985. I'm
>>> going through I think the normal new boat
>>> challenges/headaches/expenses...but
>>> in particular a couple that I'd like some advice on:
>>>
>>> 1. Upon cleaning a really smelly,slimy bilge today (salt water,
>>> Vancouver BC) I noticed water spraying into the bilge from an old
>>> screw hole (low in the bilge, on forward side, used for holding bilge line).
>>> It stopped spraying/dribbling after approx. 10 min (and a bit of a
>>> panic). I'm assuming the "putty" fill (as shown in the owners
>>> manual) forward of the bilge wall might have voids that fill with
>>> the raising water in the bilge? When the bilge is emptied the water
>>> forward has some head to it and comes back into the bilge. Does this all
>>> make sense?
>>> Should I be concerned? What can I do?
>>>
>>> 2. With winter arriving, I've been trying to plug into shore power.
>>> Unfortunately our service is only 15 Amps. All I have running is a
>>> smart charger (drawing 5 amps at 120V) and a saucer heater drawing 0.7 amps.
>>> The breaker on the shore panel keeps tripping. I checked the
>>> charger by plugging it in direct...and all fine. I bought a new
>>> cable with a more positive connection to the pigtail. To no avail.
>>> So, I think I have a problem on the boat. Any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Thanks. Any thoughts appreciated.
>>>
>>> Derek Stanger
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