I have never even considered removing the headliner on my 1980 30-1. The grab rails are attached on the lower side of the headliner, so you don't have to remove it. I have been able to get at everything else with fish tapes from the little panels.
On the smile, we all have one. If the bolts look good and there are no leaks, and if you are concerned, then grind it out and put a band of cloth around it, fill and fair it and it should be OK. Mine has just been filled a few times, and I make sure it is fresh each year. Sometimes it is a bit larger, sometimes it lasts without re-cracking. If I get ambitious, I would do the band approach, but after 24 years, I am not concerned. No water and no corrosion. Good luck. Gary Nylander #593 -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chris Hobson via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 2:14 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Chris Hobson <ch...@hobsonbuildsco.com> Subject: Stus-List 1980 C&C 30 headliner removal + the notorious C&C smile Curious how involved removing the cabin headliner is on a 1980 C&C MK1 would like to get access to replace/re-bed a bunch of things including the grab rails. Also, a common question I’m sure that gets asked a lot with C&Cs, but is it typical for most of this vintage to have the C&C “smile” at the keel? Obviously a good grounding would cause it. I’ve checked the keel bolts and they look good and clean with no signs of stress from inside the bilge, and no water. Will be hauling out soon for a closer look owner says it has the “usual smile." I’ve heard of owners who dropped the keel to check bolts for corrosion. I got rough estimates for this at around 4k. Pretty expensive price tag for some piece of mind. _______________________________________________ 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! _______________________________________________ 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!
