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 Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
