Its trapezoidal in my C&C38. 4 pedestal bolts keep the smaller side of the trapezoid fastened to the cockpit floor. On the longer side of the trapezoid which protrudes aft towards the rudder post, I also have two 3/8" bolts on each corner, through bolted to the cockpit floor with large washers. The problem starts when moisture gets trapped between the plate and the cockpit. Moisture gets in the via pedestal. The plate becomes heavily oxidized on the side that is in contact with the cockpit. On the bottom side with sheaves and steering mechanism is, everything might look good, but signs of trouble are evident if oxidized aluminum pieces start falling out from the edge of the plate and through the hole where steering and electronics cable usually go.
Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C&C 38MkII Newport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Boyer via CnC-List Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 1:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Isla Mujeras Regata al Sol Could someone provide a brief diagram or picture of the plate below the pedestal that corrodes. I'm not sure that my LF38 has the same construction but I want to check for this on my boat since it is 31 years old and I plan to head offshore in 2 years...thanks! Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD 1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230 email: dainyr...@icloud.com blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com "There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." --Kenneth Grahame
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