As I recall, my 1978 34, which is very similar to the 36, also had a keel
bolt sticking through the mast step (inside the mast). If this is true of
the 36, you won't be able to remove the step without also removing the keel
bolt nut and washer.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Thomas via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 12:17 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Steve Thomas
Subject: Stus-List Mast Step Box 1980 CnC36
Whatever is supporting the mast step on my 1980 C&C36 project boat has sunk
by 1/2 to 1.0 inch, and the mast is pulling down on the cabin top. There is
no visible sign of rot in the wood and fibreglass cross members at either
end, and I am planning to attempt to put an aluminum plate shim underneath.
The step box is constructed of anodized aluminum about a half an inch thick,
and the bottom plate extends forward forming a shelf through which 2 bolts
or lag screws hold it in place. There are no other visible mechanical
fasteners.
Judging from all the talk over the years about mast steps, I am guessing
that someone on the list has removed a similar box on a similar if not
identical boat. What did you find? Were there other fasteners? Was the
fibreglass holding it down? Any issues getting it loose? What is underneath
that not obvious?
I am hoping to do this without unstepping the mast, but just jacking it up a
bit.
Thanks,
Steve Thomas
C&C 36
Merritt Island, FL
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