My 32 doesn't have the holes. Hull #59. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto
On Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Rich Knowles via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I've been on a whack of boats and have never seen "fail safe" holes > drilled in a mast. Offshore racing rules stipulate that the base of a keel > stepped mast must be secured to the step. The mast foot is then held in > place to avoid it leaping around the cabin interior in the event of a > rigging disaster and possibly punching a hole in the bottom. Masts seem to > bend quite nicely at the spreaders in most of the dismasting pics I've > seen. > > Rich Knowles > Indigo - LF38 > Halifax NS > > On Jun 12, 2014, at 11:29, Robert Abbott via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Chuck: > > I don't have any pics of the mast holes but I will take some the next time > I am on the boat. Yes they are definitely in a pattern. > > We bought our 32 from the original owner that ordered the boat from C&C, > Niagara on the Lakes, in 1984. He told me the mast holes were part of the > 'special order(s)' he wanted.....the mast holes were for ventilation and > not for the purpose Leslie Paal described in an earlier post: > > "The primary reason is to have a 'fail safe' point on the keel stepped mast > in case the loss of standing rigging. If the mast was going over it would > not open up the cabin as badly. I agree the ventilation is a great bonus. > > Leslie" > > I have sailed on a C&C 24, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34R, 35, 36, 37R and 41 and the > only C&C of the 10 that had the 'mast holes' is mine, the 32. Most of the 10 > C&C models I mentioned have keel stepped masts. I simply can't believe C&C > would put those holes in the mast 'to have a fail safe' point in the case of > the loss of standing rigging. If so, why doesn't all the C&C's with keel > step masts have the mast holes? And they don't....sounds like yours > (37R)does not have the mast holes Chuck. The 37R I raced on did not have > them. > > I will send the pics ASAP. > > I think I have Rob Ball's e-mail address.....I might just ask him what the > holes were for. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > > > > On 2014/06/12 8:55 AM, Chuck S wrote: > > Hi Rob, > Can you send a picture of the ventilation holes on your mast? Are they > in a pattern? Why only on one side? > > Thanks, > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *To: *"CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>, "David" <davidrisc...@msn.com> > <davidrisc...@msn.com> > *Sent: *Wednesday, June 11, 2014 9:01:09 AM > *Subject: *Stus-List Mast Holes > > 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. > > > >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *"CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *To: *"David Knecht" <davidakne...@gmail.com>, "CNC boat owners, >> cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent: *Monday, June 9, 2014 10:02:38 PM >> *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C question >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *David >> Knecht via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Monday, June 09, 2014 9:26 PM >> *To:* CnC CnC discussion list >> *Subject:* Stus-List Fwd: C&C question >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> <mime-attachment.png> >> >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> >> >> >> *From: *"jwstah...@comcast.net" <jwstah...@comcast.net> >> >> *Subject: C&C question* >> >> *Date: *June 9, 2014 at 4:27:21 PM EDT >> >> *To: *"F5, David" <davidakne...@gmail.com> >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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