I’ve heard of one person on the list who had a problem. I’ve had the Enterprise for 11 years now and don’t see any signs of wear, and I have hydraulics, as well as used to race the boat pretty hard at times.
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 <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > On Dec 30, 2016, at 10:57 AM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Bruce > > There is an access hatch behind the headliner in the main stateroom that you > can crawl through. I have heard similar concerns. I suspect it is mostly > from boats with hydraulic backstay adjustments that have been raced hard. > > Not sure if anyone on this list has had a problem. I haven't, but my boat is > a total cream puff cruiser that has never been raced and does not have > adjustable back stays. > > Tom B > > Tom Buscaglia > S/V Alera > 1990 C&C 37+/40 > Vashon WA > P 206.463.9200 > C 305.409.3660 > > > On Dec 30, 2016, at 7:01 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Message: 4 >> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:05:18 +0000 (UTC) >> From: Bruce Whitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net >> <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>> >> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>" >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> >> Subject: Stus-List C&C 37+ Backstay Inspection/Improvements >> Message-ID: <402249788.3745481.1483106718...@mail.yahoo.com >> <mailto:402249788.3745481.1483106718...@mail.yahoo.com>> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Hello all, >> We are interested in the C&C 37/40s, and saw a comment that the backstay >> attachments should be closely inspected.? Can anyone advise how to get to >> the backside of the backstay attachments?? It seemed (albeit based on a >> brief check), that accessing them from the cockpit lockers would be >> difficult, and I did not see an access point down below.? >> >> >> I'm sure I'm just overlooking it... >> Also, what is the best way to reinforce these attachments - larger backing >> plates??? Anyone here do this, or will a simple inspection do the job with >> the idea that reinforcement isn't needed if we aren't over-stressing the rig? >> >> Thanks in advance!? > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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