A general observation – it is very hard verging on impossible to fix wet rotted wood in situ. If there is any way you can remove it, you should try. Joe Coquina
From: Macdara Vallely via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 7:10 PM To: Richard Bush <bushma...@aol.com> Cc: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; Macdara Vallely <macda...@googlemail.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Re: Centerboard repair C&C 32 Thanks Richard. Yes, I was wondering if the crack in the fibreglass at the stub was from an impact. Nothing on the leading edge of the keel, but I'll check the cavity the next time I haul like you suggest. Will report back on my repair with pics etc. Appreciate the response. Best, Macdara Ar Máirt 29 Lún 2023 ag 10:36, scríobh Richard Bush <bushma...@aol.com<mailto:bushma...@aol.com>>: Macdara; welcome to the list; there are many owners with the centerboard boats; the mechanics of the centerboard is reasonable simple, however, the wear and tear on a given boat can be troublesome; your photos are good: I am not aware of any readily available replacement parts for C&C centerboards, but someone else on the list may have better information; I think your best bet is to get the boat in a sling and lower the board and look up in the cavity to see if there is any damage or rot; if there is, you can address it by re-glassing the area or encapsulating the rotted area; these boats were built strong and it would take something like a direct grounding to cause structural damage. Good luck with your project and please report back with your findings and any repairs you decide to make; Richard 1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 584; Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220 (502) 584-7255 On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10:23:12 AM EDT, Macdara Vallely via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hi, I tried posting this before but not sure if anyone got it. To cut a long story short, I want to repair the area where the CB hardware attaches to the bilge. It is partially delaminated and the underlying wood is sodden and there is a little bit of rot appearing. It's a daunting task and a potential can of worms, but if I leave it it's just going to get worse. Anyone tackled anything like this before? Anyone have the technical drawings for the area mentioned? Thanks in advance, Macdara Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu -- Macdara
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