The mast holes were made by C&C at the factory to aid in ventilation.
There are about a dozen 1/4" holes on our mast, port side just below the
mast collar......most times, you can feel the air being sucked into the
holes and up the mast. I would see no logical reason to cover these
holes under normal circumstances.
And I don't think C&C would have put them there if they thought it would
impair the structural integrity of the mast in any manner.
Tell your friend it is not a concern.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
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Yup -- sure can. They are an ingenious way to ensure good
ventilation below. The mast acts like a chimney especially on not
days. The holes suck out cabin air and it exits at the mast head.
Air gets in to the cabin through the main cabin hatch and engine
vents. Never had a problem with musty air below decks
Cheers
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT
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I got this from a friend who is looking for a new boat. Can
someone clarify what the holes are for? Thanks- Dave
Aries
1990 C&C 34+
New London, CT
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*Date: *June 9, 2014 at 4:27:21 PM EDT
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Hi Dave,
I've looked at 3 C&Cs now, and each of them has a number (6 or
8) of 1/4" holes drilled in the mast section just below the mast
boot in the cabin, port side only. The first time I saw this, I
was concerned about the strength of the section. After seeing
three, however, I believe there must be a good reason for the
holes. Is it a way to control humidity within the section? Is
there another reason? Is it something I should be concerned about?
Thanks,
John
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