Great story and Great advice! On Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 2:34 PM John Read via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> My 1982 34 still has original rod rigging. I store mast down and inspect > every year. Had rigger inspect 3 years ago. No problems including 20 > years ago when hit by surprise squall that lasted several hours with winds > 50kts+. The boat survived just fine – the crew was another story. 😊 > > > > That said, a lot depends on how the boat is used, in what climate and if > stored with mast down or up. I am in Connecticut and always store mast > down. Mostly day sails, Wednesday night beer can and some weekend > regattas. Winds are normally less than 15. Entire rig sees much less > strain and corrosion than a boat used in Florida or southern climes, > extensively raced hard and mast left up year round. > > > > Best advice is regularly inspect the rig especially the rod heads. Make > sure the turnbuckles turn easily over the rod heads. Lubricate the > turnbuckle threads. Have a rigger inspect every few years. > > > > > > John Read > > Legacy III > > 1982 C&C 34 > > Noank, CT > > > > > > > > *From:* Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:15 PM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> > *Subject:* Stus-List old rod rigging > > > > Question for the collective knowledge base here: > > Would you sail a 1980s era boat with original rod rigging or is it going > to fall on your head any second? > > > > *Joe Della Barba* > > *Coquina* > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are > greatly appreciated. > -- Brian Davis (954) 892-1128
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