Hi Bill, I was going to drop by and ask how the race went...but now I know!
Like Neil, I just installed a Garhauer rigid vang and tapped out holes in mast (8) and boom (6). Haven't been out in anything more than 18-20 knots yet, but so far so good. Drop by anytime and take a look. Mike Atacama 33mkii On Jul 26, 2017 1:34 PM, "Neil Gallagher via CnC-List" < [email protected]> wrote: > Interesting question, I just finished putting a vang on my 35-1. After > much internal debate, and talking to Garhauer from whom I got the > fittings, I went with tapped holes/screw, though drilling 8 holes in my > mast and 6 in my boom wasn't the most comforting thing to do. My only > logic was if the screws rip out, I can always enlarge the holes to take > rivets.... > > Neil Gallagher > Weatherly, 35-1 > Glen Cove, NY > > > > On 7/26/2017 12:36 PM, RANDY via CnC-List wrote: > > For what it's worth, my Garhauer rigid vang (not hydraulic) on my 30-1 > fastens to the mast and boom with screws - six or eight screws per base > plate. I had to use very specific sizes of drill bits and thread taps > matching the fat deep-threaded screws Garhauer sent me. It's a solid > installation and has withstood gusts nearing 40 knots multiple times these > last two years. Is tapping and screwing an option for fastening your vang? > > Cheers, > Randy Stafford > S/V Grenadine > C&C 30-1 #7 > Ken Caryl, CO > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Dennis C. via CnC-List" <[email protected]> > <[email protected]> > *To: *"CnClist" <[email protected]> <[email protected]> > *Cc: *"Dennis" <[email protected]> <[email protected]> > *Sent: *Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:02:02 AM > *Subject: *Re: Stus-List C&C 30 boomvang issue > > I'm guessing they were aluminum rivets. "Every high load" rivet I > installed in a mast was stainless coated with TefGel. > > However, to install larger stainless rivets, you need a BIG rivet tool > like a Marson Big Daddy. They run about $150. > > If it were me, I'd punch out the old rivets and reinstall with stainless. > Is there a rental shop around where you can rent a Big Daddy? > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:29 AM, Bill Nickel via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> During my recent "race" in the Lake Ontario 300 (actually the shorter >> scotch bonnet race) my hydraulic boom bang broke off at the base of the >> mast. The rivets appear to have sheared off. >> I have the local boat repair company taking a look, but t I am curious if >> anyone has suggestions? >> >> Bill Nickel >> >> "adagio" >> >> 1977 C&C 30 mk 1 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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