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Stus-List C&C 34 re-power HP

Hello, I have a 1978 C&C 34 with original Yanmar 2QM20. Looking at Betas and wondering what horsepower to go with if I were to repower. I've heard of people with 20, 25, 30HP in these boats. We're in the Salish Sea off of Vancouver Island and often need to battle wind, waves and current. Thanks

Stus-List Rasberry Pi project

I’m planning an IoB (internet of boats) project using a RPi. It will be a remote monitor for the boat. I already have a good chart plotter so it doesn’t need to do that. It will be headless (no monitor) and serve up data from: - bilge monitor - temp monitor - humidity monitor - camera stream - b

Re: Stus-List Blue Seas Battery Switch Failure

Thanks all for the responses. Yeah ,I should really call but less chance of me getting angrier with an email. Redoing this stuff is a major PITA as you all know and I’ve lost some trust in all the Blue Sea stuff I spent a bundle on RE: do away with the 1-2-all switch in place of 3 switches. I d

Stus-List Blue Seas Battery Switch Failure

Yesterday, my Blue Sea DC switch failed in a bad way — essentially the plastic broke and the guts of the switch come apart causing a flaky connection. Seems this is a common problem base on this forum: https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/853223-blue-sea-battery-switch-failure.html I emai

Stus-List Subject: Iphone Mail issue

Seems iOS updated the way it treats the digest emails. It used to show the digest list an download each message as a separate MIME file attachment. You could click on the MIME attachment in the email and it would open. Now iOS won’t open it... only give you the option to forward I now open them

Re: Stus-List Anchor windlass on CnC33-2 ?

I’ve been toying with the idea of installing an electric windlass on my C&C34-1 too. Options I’ve been considering: 1. Install a custom made aluminum (or fibreglass) hatch like this https://youtu.be/2dgzGSks62A 2. Glass a shelf into the locker 3. Cut existing hatch and fortify portion for windl

Stus-List Yanmar SB8 shut off

My Yanmar 2QM20's manual says to stop it by idling down until it stalls, which is what I do. There is a decompression lever but my understanding is that's for emergencies or cold starts - I used it a few times to stop it before I read the manual. Jeremy ___

Stus-List Power monitor meter

I installed my shunt between the negative battery terminal and a new negative bus bar under the quarter berth where the batteries are. For it to properly measure all the current loads, all circuits must go thru the shunt. By attaching all negative circuits to the negative bus bar that is accompli

Re: Stus-List Close Hauled Indicator

st on behalf of Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List *Sent:* Thursday, November 29, 2018 12:10 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Jeremy Ralph *Subject:* Stus-List Close Hauled Indicator What the heck is a “Close Hauled Indicator?” I peeled away the stickers off the fuse panel and the original panel inscriptio

Stus-List Close Hauled Indicator

What the heck is a “Close Hauled Indicator?” I peeled away the stickers off the fuse panel and the original panel inscription has a fuse for a “Close Hauled Indicator.” Cheers, Jeremy 1978 C&C34-1 #41 ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list wi

Re: Stus-List GPS mount swing arm

y, November 1, 2018, 12:22 PM, Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Hi Chris, Do you have a tiller or wheel? For my tiller boat I put a beefy RAM Mount on the cockpit's port bulk head, replacing some old/broken instruments. Some pics of the before and after her

Stus-List GPS mount swing arm

Hi Chris, Do you have a tiller or wheel? For my tiller boat I put a beefy RAM Mount on the cockpit's port bulk head, replacing some old/broken instruments. Some pics of the before and after here on this Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmuTuHzS Cheers, Jeremy -- Forwarded message

Stus-List Filling diesel tank

I use a siphon hose like this: Podoy Gas Siphon Pump Gasoline/Fuel/Water Shaker Siphon Safety Self Priming Hose 6' ft Amazon: http://a.co/d/4SIUlgu -- Forwarded message -- From: David Knecht To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: Bcc: Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:16:51 -0400 Subject: St

Re: Stus-List diesel engine staring procedure

Hi Chris, I don't know about your specific engine but for my old Yanmar 2QM20 with no glow plug I put the throttle to greater than 1/2, turn it over and she starts. I'll then throttle down to idle put her in forward and give it a nice warm up under load. To stop it, as advised in the users manua

Stus-List A halyard mess

Hi all, All my halyards come down to a block at the bottom of the mast where there is a winch and cleat for them on the deck. I want to find a way to get the coiled ends off the deck and hanging on the mast somehow, especially when at the dock. I really don't want to drill/rivet/tap the mast (n

Stus-List Campbell Sailor Prop

Hi Don, I have a 3 blade Campbell Sailor that replaced a Martec folding 2 blade shortly after I got the boat. The Martec was not always opening properly and was causing some issues. The Campbell Sailor pushes my boat fine to hull speed for long distances. I really don’t know how to judge or comp

Stus-List Comox living

Hi Bill, We moved here recently for many of the reasons you mentioned -- ocean, mountains, good sailing destinations, international airport, hospital, (relative) affordability. Loving it so far. Moorage is difficult to come by. I'll drop you a direct email with more details. Cheers, Jeremy >

Re: Stus-List 1978 C&C 26

Hi Sean, Based on what you’ve said I think you would quickly find the 26 too small for the week(s) of cruising needed to venture up and about Desolation sound. Something else to consider is if the old boat has had it’s rod rigging re-done. That can cost more than the used boat (did for my C&C 34

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] How narrow a berth is too narrow

to get the lines and fenders all set, but I save > about $1000 for doing so. > > Joe > > Coquina > > > > Forgot – what is the tide? If you have a lot of tidal range you won’t be > able to do this > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.co

Stus-List How narrow a berth is too narrow

I have an opportunity for a new slip an a highly desirable location. From the edge of the finger to the neighboring boat is 12' and my beam is 11' not counting fender width. Is less than 1' between too narrow or do you think I can make it work? Thanks, Jeremy 78 34-1 #41

Stus-List Docking seamanship

I use the midship SS toe rail cleat without issue. With just a spring line decelerating the boat, how do you stop the bow from swinging into the finger and the stern from swinging out? This is the reason I have a stern/spring line combo for my setup. Tightening the stern line from the cockpit (o

Stus-List (no subject)

Dennis, your Pensacola docking sounds similar to my old dock in Horseshoe Bay Howe Sound in West Vancouver. That spot would get very strong wind and ferry wash coupled with a port prop walk that made getting our bow in starboard tie a challenge. I developed a technique that worked well with my wi

Re: Stus-List Battery monitor shunt location

On my 34, a couple years ago I rewired my batteries, starter, alternator, installed a Victron BMV-702s, blue sea switch and ACR, plus some bars and breakers. I wanted a location that was near to the batteries, engine room, and fuse panel. The batteries were under the quarter birth so I installed

Stus-List Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Portable Power Packs

GMs – will do better for less money. Joe Della Barba Coquina *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List *Sent:* Friday, May 11, 2018 11:55 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Jeremy Ralph *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Portable Power

Stus-List Portable Power Packs

I've got the Noco GB40 and rigged it up to run a Rule iL500PK Marine 500 GPH Inline Submersible Pump for pumping out the dinghy, kayaks, etc. The battery doesn't last so long doing this but it works. My one complaint would be the proprietary connectors that Noco uses. _

Re: Stus-List Marine Batteries GOLF CART

On my C&C34-1 I have height restrictions under the quarter berth. I was able to go with a group 24 for the start plus 2 X 6V group 27 electric vehicle batteries for the house bank. Haze makes a 6V 200Ah AGM group 27 sized battery. So far, two years after installing, I'm happy with these. Think

Re: Stus-List Reinstalling plexi windows...again.

Casey https://www.sailmagazine.com/.amp/diy/replacing-fixed-portlights On Mar 13, 2018, at 10:42 AM, Matthew L. Wolford wrote: Won’t that undermine the bond with the 3M tape? *From:* Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List *Sent:* Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:36 PM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Jeremy

Stus-List Reinstalling plexi windows...again.

My plan is to paint the acrylic underside with VHT Silicone header spray paint. Saw this recommended on a forum somewhere . Anyone try this? Good or bad idea? From: Chuck Saur > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:00:35 -0400 > Subject: Stus-List Reinstalling pl

Stus-List Backing plate decision

Hi All, I'm installing a downrigger to catch big salmon. There is an existing aluminum plate aft of the spinnaker winch that I'm removing and replacing with a larger one. I plan to use the same hole pattern so I don't need to drill new holes. The original plate had no backing on the underside.

Stus-List pulling a prawn pot using a boom (not crab pot)

300 feet? In my area, when you see crab trap buoys, you're in LESS than 10 feet of water. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 8:03 PM, Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Setup for pulling a prawn trap using a block on the

Stus-List pulling a crab pot using a boom

Setup for pulling a prawn trap using a block on the boom to a jib car block to winch. Makes it easier to pull form 300ft. https://flic.kr/p/ZZrceh ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appre

Stus-List Subject: wire gauge

> What is the best gauge for wiring the battery to the engine? Do I need to go to 1 or 2. We have a > voltage drop from 12 to 8 volts. Is that drop to starter or from alternator? Gauge required is a function of the amperage and round trip wire length. https://www.bluesea.com/resources/1437 __

Re: Stus-List Dow Corning Sealant 795

I'm in Canada and recently ordered 4991 from: http://nhsmedia.com/ Dow Corning 795 from https://www.hitechglazing.com Had both within a week. Cheers, Jeremy C&C 34-1 #041 Vancouver BC ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contribut

Stus-List removing portlight sealant :: Update

Update -- I was able to remove most of the Sudbury Sealant using a razor blade with a scraper handle and a small paint scraper. Then I used Goof Off for what remained and it cleaned up really nice. I'd email support at Sudbury and they got back to me after I'd already finished the job. The recom

Re: Stus-List update on 1987 c&c mkii - now dehumidifiers

I did quite a bit of research on dehumidifiers after buying my boat. The surveyor said I needed a dehumidifier with a heating coil. My research led me to believe that desiccant dehumidifiers were best. I ended up going with this one: http://a.co/bqzR9jp It's not too big and sits on the galley c

Stus-List Was considering C&c 25

Hi Lisle, We were in a similar situation almost 2 years ago before we bought a C&C 34 for family cruising. I'd never sailed a keel boat and started looking for a boat. My wife had never sailed (except when I flipped a laser in a gale at the resort on our honeymoon). Since we bought the boat we'

Stus-List removing portlight sealant

Hi All, I'm replacing portlights with VHB taped acrylic. The PO sealed with Sudbury Elastomeric Sealant (silicon + polyurethane formulation) and screws through the acrylic, which I've taken off using a multi-tool scraper. The sealant remains a mess -- the heat/friction from the tool seemed to so

Re: Stus-List 3M tape

I'm in Canada and recently ordered 4991 from: http://nhsmedia.com/ Dow Corning 795 from https://www.hitechglazing.com Had both within a week. Cheers, Jeremy From: Fred Hazzard To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bcc: Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:14:13 -0700 Subject: Stus-List 3M tape I am finally goi

Stus-List 33-2 music and speakers

I recently tore out the (heavy) speakers and stereo from my 34-1. I now use one of these waterproof bluetooth units. I carabiner it to the backstay when in the cockpit. http://www.fugoo.com/fugoo-tough-xl/ I'm very happy with it, but I'm no audiophile. Cheers, Jeremy _

Re: Stus-List Chart plotter mount for boat with a tiller

Thanks Matthew and Dennis for the input. This is the mount I've ordered: http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-D-111U-C I was talking to someone who was unhappy with their swing out RAM solution for the following reasons: 1. The positioning interferes with getting in and out of the cabin. Having it

Stus-List Chart plotter mount for boat with a tiller

Hi All, I've bought a new 9" chart plotter for install on my tiller steered C&C34. The boat has a small companionway dodger. I hooked the plotter up and experimented with some possible locations. I'm leaning toward mounting it on a RAM mount on top of the companionway slider. What I'm not sur

Re: Stus-List VHB tape for fixed ports

Very timely posting as I'm shopping for VHB myself. I saw a Don Casey article that was recommending the following: 3m vhb 4991 1/2" Dow 795 silicone caulking http://www.sailmagazine.com/diy/maintenance/replacing-fixed-portlights/ Hi all, I have the new windows for my C&C 34/36 and am going t

Re: Stus-List Fixing V-berth port hatch leaks

Thanks Joel, Matthew, and Don! Rebuild/rebedding that hatch lens now on my increasingly growing list of projects. I'm curious, when removing port lenses for such a project, what do people do to keep things sealed up? I may redo settee windows at the same time. I see some boats with plastic sheet

Stus-List Fixing V-berth port hatch leaks

Hi All, My C&C 34-1 hatch has some leaks. I put some new hatch tape on then had a kid soak it with a hose while I checked for leaks. It's leaking between plastic and metal, not where the tape is. Is it worthwhile to try an fix or is replacing the whole unit a better option? Photo of the said h

Stus-List Searching cnc-list.com

Hi Don, You can search it using Google by specifying the site. Try keying... site:cnc-list.com windlass ...into a google search. Cheers, Jeremy C&C 34-1 #041 Vancouver BC -- Forwarded message -- From: DON JONSSON To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bcc: Date: Tue, 16 May 2017

Re: Stus-List C&C 34 Windlass

I've been thinking of doing the same. I recently redid the standing rigging, stanchions and lifelines and asked the rigging co about installing a windlass. They said they would cut the chain locker hatch top into fore and aft parts. They would reinforce the half where the windlass would go with s

Re: Stus-List Kids entertainment

Good question and responses on this topic. Our kids, 4 and 7, are reluctant to go on our 34' but always have great time at the cruising destinations. Some things they like when underway: - fishing - lego and toys - games and shows on iphones (sadly) - binoculars - keeping watch - going on deck (i

Re: Stus-List white smoke/steam

My 2QM20 raw water cooled Yanmar used to steam a lot. I worked with my mechanic to figure it out. Replacing the thermostat fixed it and also brought down the block running temp quite a bit. Also some treatments of salt-away through the cooling systems seemed to increase the quantity of cooling w

Re: Stus-List New sonar transducer

@Marek - Tri-data (depth, temp, speed over water) sounds interesting. I'll check into that. If I go chartplotter, I'll need to figure is where to mount the head unit. With a tiller, the wheel pedestal is out of the question. @Rick - Support for depth over 200ft is useful to me for setting praw

Stus-List New sonar transducer

Planning to install new thru hull transducer when I haul the boat in the coming weeks. Trying to decide on: i) a simple depth only display, or ii) a more elaborate chart plotter with depth. For chart and depth, I currently use my iPhone in a waterproof case on a RAM mount. Navionics for charts an

Re: Stus-List Freeze proofing

Happy 2017 to all! Turns out my paranoia was not all in vain. Shore power was off for 3 days with temps into the 19F range. The marina suffered a 1 in 20 year "Arctic outflow" storm with a direct hit of winds > 50kn. Word on the dock is that a BC Ferries captain clocked 80kn winds nearby. My boa

Stus-List Freeze proofing and is 2QM20H original

Thanks Rick - good to hear some AF will get in even if thermostat isn't open. My mechanic is the one who recommended the technique I've used. He told me to pour the AF in until I smelled it out of the exhaust after warming up the engine. I'm 100% positive the engine is a Y2QM20H although not pos

Stus-List freeze proofing

Thanks Russ. Sounds like I'm over thinking it and things will be fine. I'm pretty sure the Baileys won't freeze and will make a nice special coffee when next I'm at the boat :) On Dec 13, 2016, at 8:14 PM, Russ & Melody wrote: Hi Jeremy, I don't do any specific winterizing on the water sytems

Stus-List freeze proofing

Thanks Rick for explaining. I wish I had a freshwater cooled engine. What I've got is a raw water cooled engine though. There is no heat exchanger or coolant. Salt water flows thu On Dec 13, 2016, at 10:20 PM, Rick Rohwer wrote: Hi Jeremy, The water (coolant) inside the freshwater cooled engine

Stus-List freeze proofing

Yep, the mighty Yanmar 2qm20 is raw water cooled and the 1978 original. My understanding is that the thermostat opens to route salt water through the block when warm enough. Thanks, Jeremy Dec 13, 2016, at 7:38 PM, Rick Brass wrote: Jeremy; Someone has probably pointed out in a later post th

Stus-List Freeze proofing

Thanks to all for the feedback on freeze proofing. Patrick - I also run a heater and an Ecoseb desiccant dehumidifier (which is awesome!). Last year I didn't do anything with antifreeze, just the heaters, and everything was alright. This year the freeze is a lot colder though. I do worry about

Re: Stus-List freeze proofing

We poured it into the sea strainer with the engine running and pumping it through the system. Poured about 5L in until it came out the exhaust (I think). I do have concern though if the thermostat was routing it into the block. I did warm up the engine first for ~20min under load with hopes that

Stus-List freeze proofing

Here in the Pacific NW (Vancouver) we're getting freezing weather now, which rarely happens. Many people keep a small ceramic heater running in their boats, but what if the shore power goes out? Here is what I did last week to prep: 1. Run 2QM20 raw water cooled engine under load for 20min to wa

Stus-List 1991 C&C 51 and 1973 C&C 61

Sweet. I've been drooling at this one too: http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/bod/5808262819.html Stus-List 1991 C&C 51 > I like to drool and dream. Thought you might want to join me. > http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1991/C%26C-51-2940801/ > Annapolis---Jabins/MD/United-States#.WCyPGneZNE4 > J

Stus-List Force on the midship cleat

I'm keen on these toe rail midship cleats that CnCers have been recommending and thinking of ordering some: http://www.csjohnson.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23 They're rated for a load of 2,000lb. Assuming my 10,000 displacement C&C is on a nylon spring line (with rubb

Re: Stus-List Boat Handling Skill

I tie the fore and aft spring lines to a shackle through the toe rail at midship. On Oct 27, 2016, at 5:50 PM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: Mid ship cleat? What's that?!! You guys don't actually sail C&Cs, do you?!! (I use the primary winch as a spring. Not quite "mid ship" but works almost as well f

Re: Stus-List Boat Handling Skill

Had the pleasure of trying to single handedly dock in a strong wind this summer. Tried to dock bow in starboard side and the wind kept blowing the bow off. Oh, I'll back in I thought since the prop walk will pull me to port against the dock... The prop walk, wind, ferry wash and current made me d

Stus-List Folding Prop won't open

I had issues with my 2 blade Martec though not as bad as you describe. I would open with a clunk, sometimes stick when opening, and have some bad vibrations. A surveyor informed me it should be be rebuilt, which is in the works. I replaced it with a 3 blade Campbell Sailer prop, which I'm happy w

Re: Stus-List Battery tester

I installed a Victron 702 plus a VE.Direct Bluetooth smart dongle and I'm very happy with it. I followed the instructions here for the most part: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/battery_monitor With the Bluetooth dongle and the Victron iPhone app I can easily check the status of the house and

Re: Stus-List Unclogged cockpit drains

from the inside to the outside. I can ram out anything through the tygon and through hull without getting any flooding in the boat. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sep 3, 2016 10:54 PM, "Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List" wrote: I discovered a mussel population

Stus-List Unclogged cockpit drains

ight Mistress”* *Hampton VA* *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, August 29, 2016 18:16 *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Jeremy Ralph *Subject:* Stus-List Clogged cockpit drains Just got back from a lovely trip to

Re: Stus-List Clogged cockpit drains

Ok, it's now raining and I getting worried. Is it possible to sink these boats with a cockpit full of rain water? My gut feel is that the boat has more buoyancy that the weight of the water that would fill the cockpit (but not fill it so high that it reaches the companionway) but I don't know. I

Stus-List Clogged cockpit drains

Just got back from a lovely trip to the gulf islands, crossing the Strait of Georgia for my first time in our 78 C&C 34-1 Now cleaning up after the kids made a mess of the cockpit and the drains are clogged. Originally just one was clogged, but I stuck a small sink snake in and have clogged the o

Re: Stus-List Fixing window leak

ews. > What is the spacing of the screws? 6 to 8 inches is about right. > > Frank > > > On Monday, August 8, 2016 1:31 PM, Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Our first season with a 1978 C&C 34-1. The PO re-did the windows using

Stus-List Fixing window leak

Our first season with a 1978 C&C 34-1. The PO re-did the windows using plexiglass over the openings bedded with Sudbury Sealant (found half the tube on the boat) and screws. One window has a slight leak that seems to come in from the top of the plexi where water can collect. I'd like to do a qui

Stus-List C&C 34-1 Stanchion Bases

In my questions about re-bedding stanchions, Chris mentioned that I should check the bases for cracks. Looks like a good number of them are cracked. Also, the pushpit bases are cracked. Any recommendations from the list on where to source the replacements? I'm thinking I should replace them all,

Re: Stus-List stanchion re-bedding (with Butyl)

Ok, I'm leaning toward butyl tape now given peoples' responses and the and Compass Marine article. I've followed Compass recommendations for other projects (battery cable, battery monitor, mooring ball setup) and highly regard that site. Is there a need for marine grade (Bed-It) butyl tape, or is

Re: Stus-List stanchion re-bedding

Thanks Chris. Good to know rot is not a concern. The stanchion bends are subtle and not creased so a vice should be able to straighten. RE: vertical cracks on stanchion bases. I'll check this too as you recommend, although I'm having trouble picturing this without being on the boat with the sta

Stus-List stanchion re-bedding

The stanchions on my '78 C&C 34 are wobbly and some are bent. They also leak a bit. The previous owner told me I should: 1. take the stanchions off and straighten the bent ones in a vice 2. clean stanchions and the holes in prep for re-bedding 3. re-bed with 3M 4200 but don't tighten fully 4. on

Re: Stus-List C&C34-1 Manual Bilge Pump

Thanks all, for the manual bilge pump suggestions. As recommended I will take the unit apart to check the flappers, diaphragm, and sealing surface. If/when all that is in order, I'll move on to check the hose with a shop vac for leaks. Fair winds. Jeremy ___

Stus-List C&C34-1 Manual Bilge Pump

The manual bilge pump on my 1978 34-1 isn't working. I believe it's original. My thinking is there must be a leak somewhere and I need to find that to get the suction working. I'm thinking of taking off the hose at the pump and ensuring there is suction there. Then replace the hose and ensure a

Stus-List 30MKII batteries

On my C&C34-1 I have height restrictions under the quarter berth. I was able to go with a group 24 for the start plus 2 X 6V group 27 electric vehicle batteries for the house bank. Haze makes a 6V 200Ah AGM group 27 sized battery. So far I'm happy with these. Think they are the HZB-EV6-200-2 li

Re: Stus-List C&C 34-1 - Battery Strap Down

Dennis - thanks for the 3M 5200 to bond teak to the fiberglass idea. David, I agree that bolts are better than screws. Could bolts be bonded to the hull with 5200 directly without teak or would that not have enough surface area? Martin - Not planning any offshore work at this time. Will be fami

Stus-List C&C 34-1 - Battery Strap Down

Looking to strap down 3 batteries (2 group 27s and 1 group 24 ) under the quarter berth of a 1978 C&C 34-1 for cruising. Looks like someone has screwed into the sole there before. Not sure what I'd be screwing into and how long a screw to use. The sole looks like it may have been originally molded