Dan,

I am underway with similar repairs right now on our 1971 C&C 43.  I agree with 
the answers already posted on this type of project being worth the time and 
money on a 1970 C&C, especially if you enjoy restoring a classic with long term 
family connections.

C&C's of the early 70's were built at several yards.  Each yard may have had a 
slightly different way of laminating the balsa into the deck structure.  
Calypso was built at Bruckmann's yard in 69/70 launched January 1971.  
Bruckmann's build team was able to get resin in between many of the balsa 
blocks, a process that helps contain water damage.

Let me know if you want some pictures of how we (the co-owners) of Calypso have 
approached repairing wet balsa core deck.  I have not posted them on the 
cncphotoalbum web site as they are not particularly good pics, but may be 
helpful as you start out.  Also, search back through the cncphotoalbum's Email 
list archives.  Wet balsa repairs are a common topic.

Martin
Calypso
1971 C&C 43
Seattle



-----Original Message-----
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dan Grant
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 9:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List 1970 C + C 31ft Corvette

Hello all              
so my dad gave me this boat  and its in ok shape it's been out of the water for 
five years and needs to be updated I am pretty sure I'm on top of it I sailed 
this boat with my dad during my early teens and know the boat a bit but..now 
I'm 43 and getting back into it big time etc so I can take my family out 

I just had a survey done and the hull is solid but a few parts of the deck are 
wet Although there is no delamination I know I need to fix this There is a 
universal diesel m18 from 86 that is in great shape but its been sitting for 5 
yrs winterized well fuel in tank etc 

I am updating the head with holding tank  etc
2 New marine batteries  the wiring is all mostly in good shape My biggest 
question to you all  is it worth it to restore an older boat? 
I don't want my fond memories of sailing this boat to cloud my judgement on the 
restoration Are older boats worth the trouble? 
New to the list
Puffin
1970
C & C corvette 31
hull # 148
Thanks Dan

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