Check the chain plates and bulkhead carefully. They are a concern. Joel
On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 11:25 AM Randy Stafford via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Whoops here’s the picture of my starboard settee: > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-NqAxQ6JxFTU3ZycUs0YzQwSHM > > On Oct 11, 2017, at 9:19 AM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Regarding the chainplates on the 30 MK II, from the pictures at > http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1987/C%26C-30-3079275/Rochester/NY/United-States#.Wd40ia2ZO8V > I’d guess they attach to a fiberglass “knee” behind the settees - not to > the hull directly - but to be sure you’d have to pull off the settee > cushions and inspect. > > In this picture of my starboard settee you can see how the chainplates > attach on a 30 MK I - to a fiberglass “knee” protruding from the inside of > the hull. > > C&Cs have a reputation for being well-built, and I would be very surprised > if the chainplate attachments on a 30 MK II are anything but very strong. > > Cheers, > Randy > > On Oct 11, 2017, at 9:08 AM, Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > >> Thanks, Dennis, I hadn't thought about the issue of sail load support. >> >> From what I can tell, it appears the Tartan 31 chainplates are attached >> to the bulkhead vs. the C&C 30mkii are attached to the hull. I have the >> Tartan 31 manual but I don't see that specified anywhere, but looking at >> pics online it looks like this is the case. >> > > > >> I'll be mainly day sailing with the goal of doing some multi night >> coastal excursions on Lake Ontario eventually. Do you think this would make >> much of a difference in this setting? >> >> Both boats have a Yanmar diesel, with the C&C being 16 HP vs. 18 >> generally for the Tartans. >> >> I like the C&C 30 layout a lot with the only hesitation being the table >> in the middle. >> >> Thanks again, >> >> Lisle >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: "Dennis C." <[email protected]> >> To: CnClist <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:18:31 -0500 >> Subject: Re: Stus-List opinions about cabin table >> Everyone's criteria is different. How folks use their boats is also a >> consideration. Both boats look nice. Both are quality built. >> >> I guess I'm strange but my starting point is always the rig and how the >> sailing load is supported. Are the chain plates attached to a bulkhead or >> are the shroud loads carried directly down to the hull? >> >> Next I look at the propulsion system. >> >> Finally, I look at layout and amenities. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up > again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a > small contribution to help keep this list running. Use PayPal to send > contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up > again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a > small contribution to help keep this list running. Use PayPal to send > contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up > again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a > small contribution to help keep this list running. Use PayPal to send > contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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