Todd:
As others have said, I would be more concerned about what caused the mast step crack than the crack itself. I had a 1978 C&C 34 and did not have that issue. All kinds of tabbing problems, but nothing with the mast step. I agree that removing it to see what’s going on is the most prudent course of action, especially if the crack is allowing water to seep downward. Once you’re satisfied that the support is sound, I would call South Shore Yachts (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON) to see if they have a direct replacement. If not, I would have a replacement made of stainless steel as Bill suggested. My two cents. Matt From: Todd Williams via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2021 11:39 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Todd Williams <trwilli...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List GelCoat Color Matching and Cracked Mast Step Well, yesterday, the boat was hauled out for the winter... time to get busy before winter sets in for Upstate NY. We had a great summer of sailing on our new to us 1980 C&C34 which we named Indigo Out We Go. 1 - There are some chips in the gelcoat, especially around the perimeter of the transom. What is the best way to go about color matching my beautiful blue gelcoat? Is this a factory color that I can reference by name or number at a marine supply store and get tinted? (See Photos for nice blue color) 2 - I bought Indigo with a cracked mast step plate. We sailed all summer with it, even up to 25+ knot gusts. I see no evidence of movement. I called an aluminum welder and he told me it would be tough to adequately reconnect the plate without knowing the alloy and grinding down the plate so the keelbolt doesn't crack it again (not sure if that is the original cause). Should I be concerned with this crack? Where am I likely to find a replacement part? (See Photos) PHOTOS - https://photos.app.goo.gl/XNxxNMUeBmkdUkyHA Thanks for the information on various threads all summer, I have learned a lot! TODD Sodus Bay, NY
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