Chuck,
I don’t think it needs to be dry in there. A small hole in the bottom
of the keel will drain whatever is in there every time the boat is hauled.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
On Jun 3, 2014, at 8:49 PM, Chuck S <[email protected]> wrote:
> Very logical evaluation Captain,
>
> Just a concern? How will you winterize the centerboard trunk? How will you
> be sure it is dry in there?
>
>
>
> Chuck
> Resolute
> 1990 C&C 34R
> Atlantic City, NJ
>
> From: "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <[email protected]>
> To: "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 1:35:50 PM
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Sealed-Up Centerboard and PHRF Credit
>
> Paul,
>
> It’s been a hell of an experience. Turns out the divers went down on Sunday
> (I was on board working on other things) and they told me they couldn’t get
> their hands/tools in there to get the cotter pins undone to pull the peg out
> and connect a new cable. Turns out cable replacement access isn’t all that
> great on a 37+ and requires a haul every time. Plus, where the cable was
> frayed, based on my measurements, was somewhere in the system that nobody
> could ever view without taking the whole damn thing apart.
>
> Add to that — we could not push a new cable down because it starts on deck,
> makes a 90-degree turn down through a stainless tube, then, in the bilge and
> completely sealed, it makes another 90-degree turn aft, and then a quick
> additional 90-degree turn down. Could not get the cable to make that last
> turn.
>
> And then I thought I’m going to have to do all this again in 5 years. And
> maybe it will break again. And maybe the next time it breaks it will do some
> serious keel damage. I just said, and I quote, “Screw it!”
>
> The yard is pulling the boat today, pushing the board in, bolting it in
> place and sealing the slot. As far as I can tell, I’ll have the only
> shoal-draft C&C 37+ on the planet (or, using terms we usually use on the
> boat, the galaxy).
>
> There were, of course, two concerns: Performance and Resale Value.
>
> Performance upwind in 10+ will be affected, but let’s be honest, we only use
> the board when racing, have found it to slow us down in under 10 and, if
> you’re familiar with Western Long Island Sound, days of 10+ are few and far
> between. Add to that the limited about of racing we do (non-spin in a beer
> can night series only) and the cost/worry of maintaining a centerboard
> system, I decided I could live with the reduced performance.
>
> As to resale value, I think the board is really only a value to a
> racing-oriented owner, and it’s not a C&C 37R, but a C&C 37+. I think
> racing-oriented shoppers are going to be looking for J-Boats, Beneteaus, etc.
> and not a 18,500 lb.-displacement cruiser. I also think that a prospective
> buyer will like the idea of a shoal-draft roomy cruiser with a now
> zero-maintence keel.
>
> Of course, I may be wrong, but as I tell people, “I may not always be right,
> but I’m never in doubt.”
>
> Either way, it’s getting done today/tomorrow.
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
>
> On Jun 2, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Paul Fountain <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Edd,
>
> I can smile and relate to your cb challenges...
>
> 2 years ago when we moved Perception to the yard for winter storage I had 2
> friends help.. 1 a power boater the other a sailor, asked the sailor to
> release the starboard jib halyard - clearly marked .... And guess which
> stopper he pulled .. Yup the centreboard ... And the cable snapped.
>
> We were able to hauler her and put her in her cradle for the winter. Pulled
> the cable out and it was badly corroded ... Just a few strands intact so over
> due for replacement. Arranged to have south shore yachts do the replacement -
> and when ghey removed the pin and remaining cable the pin was 70% or more
> worn thru, the thimble was also well worn ...
>
> Good thing it happened in a calm harbour .... And the admiral was not on
> board.....
>
> The new fittings look much more substantial and should out last my sailing
> days!
>
> Paul. :)
>
>
> On Jun 2, 2014, at 4:41 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> Just curious — does anyone, or know of anyone, who sealed up their
> centerboard and received a PHRF credit on their rating? I’m curious to know
> how much credit was given. I’ve been told it can be anywhere from 3-9 points.
> ‘
>
> Mine is getting bolted in place and sealed up for good tomorrow.
>
> Long story, but now is the time. Read the Captain’s Log if you’re curious.
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Edd
>
>
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise (To be the world’s only shoal-draft C&C 37+)
> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
>
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