Derek, Over on Sailing Anarchy there is a posting (Fixit forum - http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=165437) regarding severely corroded keel bolts (not on a C&C built boat). While I doubt it is a similar issue as yours it qualifies as a way to learn from other's misfortune.
I inspected Calypso's keel bolts back in 1999. The threaded SS rods and nuts were in great shape. Another place to pick up info on your 29-2 is to purchase the drawings from the Maritime Museum. When I purchased every drawing that could be found for our 43-1 I located some notes (both for the early 43s and the early 61s) that defined re-enforcement added from the mast step forward to reduce bending of the hull in that area. The fact that Calypso was hull #1 and does not have that re-enforcement explains why we had to repair fractures in the hull just forward of the mast step and in line with the forward end of the fiberglass keel stub. We will be adding a similar re-enforcement later this year using the information from the "as built" drawing of both our 43 and hull #1 of the C&C 61s. Being more 29-2s were built vs. the 43s I bet there are some listers that have been down this path before you. Hopefully one of them will share their experiences here soon. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Derek McLeod via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:38 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Keel bolt moving Hi, I posted yesterday about some surface cracks in the hull of my 1983 C&C 29-2 and those are still a concern, however a much bigger issue presented itself. The mast step is off and I am fabricating an aluminum replacement. I noticed there is a dip in the fiberglass around the forward keel bolt. I cleaned up the area including old caulking around the keel bolt. While doing so, I noticed the bolt could be easily wiggled from side to side. I know the forward keel bolt is fairly long according to the diagram in the manual, but I wouldn't think I should be able to budge a 3/4" diameter bolt. The hole the bolt is in is approx. 1 1/4" diameter so there is room around it. Does anyone know what structure is in the stringer around that bolt? The diagram shows a big empty space... I'm guessing I may have to drop the keel and have that bolt replaced. Fortunately, Mars Keel is only an hour away. Any guidelines for reattaching the keel? Derek McLeod C&C 29-2 _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
