Re: Stus-List C 30 Mast Step

Hi Collin, responses inline. Cheers, Randy > On Jan 18, 2018, at 8:49 PM, Collin Ferguson via CnC-List > wrote: > > My mast step stringers were in very bad shape and the mast plate was dropping > into the bilge so I'm replacing the step this winter. I have a few >

Re: Stus-List C 30 Mast Step

Collin, If you haven't seen it check out Paul's write up on his own mast step rebuild. As for epoxy coated hardwood I suggest G10 instead. Or at least a some other 1/2 inch FRP board similar to what Paul used. http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/MastStep Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk

Stus-List C 30 Mast Step

My mast step stringers were in very bad shape and the mast plate was dropping into the bilge so I'm replacing the step this winter. I have a few questions... 1). Terminology wise, are the lateral plywood supports considered the mast step or stringers?  Or is the heavy cast iron plate that sits

Re: Stus-List Keel bolt torque

Ok so tomorrow is the short haul for keel bolt torque. Tonight I collected all of my tools at the boat and did a dry run by taking a few turns off of each nut and then retorquing to about 75%. I wanted to make sure that any issues with tools and access were ironed out early. Everything worked

Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

1+ on cb issues although I have not moved from SS to dyneema. I have had my cb pennant break with the board up. With a weighted board, it is likely that if the pennant lets go you will not have to worry about raising it with winches, properly deployed lines, etc. Your board will hit the trunk

Re: Stus-List Tell me about the 35 MKIII-CB

Here's my take on the centerboard: We generally drop the board as soon as we are in deep enough water to ensure we won't touch bottom.  Here in West Florida, touching bottom is a real and present danger as you go in & out of harbors, and even in the intracoastal.  To have anything more than 5'