Having a slightly bigger C&C, I would think if you supported the boom at the
aft end and used a multi-part lift, the engine would come out easily. I would
try to spread the load on the boom - use about three lines (spread over about
three to four feet) from it to the lifting come-along or whatever you plan on
using for the hoist.
I have a neighbor with a 26 with an outboard, and you are wise to keep to the
Yanmar unless it is too far gone to repair. The boat looks crappy and as the
hull tapers up, when you go through waves, it may be out of the water more than
you would like.
The handrails are removable, some are attached through similar rails in the
cabin, some have screws or bolts accessed through little caps in the cabin
ceiling. The consensus of this group is that butyl is a great sealant. Some
folks have been ambitious and cut tapers in the rail bases to use 'o' rings.
Make sure you have the hole area dry and sealed.
Good luck. If you have specific questions, I can probably get aboard my
neighbor's boat and look.
Gary
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From: Dan via CnC-List
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:47 AM
Subject: Stus-List New Sailor Intro and Questions
I’m relatively new to sailing boats though I have been to a school using 14’
Holders, then 21’ day sailors, wind surfing (lake boards) and 30+ years of hang
gliding. I currently own 2 sailboats, a 1976 23’ Ericson and a 1977 26’ C&C
(my favorite). I’ve owned the Ericson about a year and the C&C 4 months. The
C&C is in excellent shape, has all the goodies and more sails than I know what
to do with right now. The Yanmar will come out this winter (working on how to
remove) so I can overhaul; it was overheating when I bought the vessel, got a
very good deal on the boat. I toyed with the idea of hanging a 15HP Yamaha on
the stern but would rather not drill holes in her plus I have all the
maintenance manuals for the Yanmar and I’m a mechanic. Sorry babbling.
Sailing the C&C @ 30 miles from her old mooring to new digs was a blast, she
sails easily and I can’t wait to get her out this coming spring. I’ll sail the
Ericson over the winter here (Pacific Northwest) while I work on the Yanmar.
I do have a couple questions if I may:
a.. I have a small water leak on both the port and starboard sides aft are
of the cabin, suspect coming from the rails that run the length of the boat - I
know there is a name for them but it escapes me. I’m wondering if I can just
re-seal the length of the rails until spring, removing them at this point and
replacing the seals isn’t an option at this point. What sealant would work
best?
b.. Can I use the boom (protected of course) to winch the engine - weight
under 200 lbs during the removal? I can’t imagine trying to lift it out using
just manpower - is there a “standard” for removing engines? My idea is to use
the boom protected of course and maybe set it up so the load is distributed
over a wide area and a winch. I don’t want to damage the boom but don’t know
any other way of getting the engine out.
Thanks for reading my dribble.. looking forward to learning all about sailing
the C&C and eventually moving up to a 30+ foot boat, buy that is way down the
road.
Regards,
Dan
Brownsville Marina, Bremerton, WA
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