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I found this link to a blog which is, by far, the best documented description of the stuffing box. It describes with words, along with very good photographs, how to change the packing in a traditional type of stuffing box.
Note the sizes described here are for a one inch shaft. Most C&C 27's have a 7/8 shaft but the process is similar.
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box&page=1
rblade
Alex in Ottawa has a well documented process of building a new holding tank for a C&C 30. It is posted on the CNC Photoalbum site on the main page. I too had problems on my 1973 27 Mk II. The tank was leaking when I bought the boat. I removed the hardend bladder and associated smells. I bought a Thedford (845 I think) port-a-potty as an interim solution. It works fine but I plan on building a new tank from Alex's plans. The Thedford base is a bit deeper and will not sit fully on the old head platform. It overhangs on the inboard side. The plastic clips to hold the potty down are not overly strong and the Thedford has popped off its mount a couple of times while the boat was heeled. If you go with the port-a-potty route make sure you build up a new ledge to support the weight of the Thedford when fully filled.
I own Oriana, a 1973 MII. I have a similar roller boom. I just recently placed an order for a new main sail. My sailmaker advised changing out the boom. He suggested to be on the lookout for a broken Tanzer 22 mast or similar. The present roller mechanism in the gooseneck prevents the sail from coming all the way back at the tack and is quite heavy. Getting proper tension and shape on the main is somewhat hampered by this cutback. I have ordered the new sail to not be cut-back at the tack and will tie it back at the cringle for now. Anyone out there with experience on building up a new boom from a broken mast?
Anything that you ever wanted to know about the C&C keel bolts and more can be found on the long thread of information at:
<A href="http://list.sailnet.net/read/messages?id=41209">http://list.sailnet.net/read/messages?id=41209</A>
Larry Graham
Oriana
Ken,
I have been kicking around the idea of eventually doing the same on my 27. I have yet to buy the electronics but probably will next year. Can you forward me the pics too. Maybe when this deep freeze is over I could drop over and have a look at your setup?
Larry Graham
Oriana
RYC Ottawa
<A href="mailto:rblade@rogers.com">rblade@rogers.com</A>
Hi Roger,
I did not get a tank from Holland. The size I needed has been discontinued because their supplier broke the mold. I have given up on finding a proper tank that is pre-made to size. I cannot locate one.
I am now in process of building a fiberglass tank. I have some really good photos and details from Antoine. He has a C&C 30 and built a great looking tank. He sent me all the details on how to build it.
I still have the photos and his thread of email. If you PM me I will send you what I have if you decide to go this route. If you do find anything else that will work for you I would be happy to hear about it. I have stopped process on my tank until the weather warms up a bit.
<A href="mailto:rblade@rogers.com">rblade@rogers.com</A>
Thanks Bob,
I was hoping you wouldn't say that. I am having trouble getting a U16 right now. It appears that Holland's supplier may have damaged the mold. Holland Marine is still doing what they can to find me one. Other options include a custom made tank or converting the water tank to a holding tank.
It is nice to know that the U16 is the version I came up with out of the catologs and you have confirmed the fit. Now, if I can only find one!
rblade
Bill,
I have a 1973 C&C Mk II with a similar holding tank arrangement as yours. I ripped my old leaking tank out. Can you tell me where were you able to find a supplier for your new tank? Would you happen to know what was the part number?
Thanks
rblade
Soak with Mean Green and then nail it with a power washer. On rubberized items, I have found amazing results by soaking them overnight in a laundry tub full of water and a strong bleach solution. Wear rubber gloves!
Rblade
Bob,
I went to the Holland Marine site and down loaded their catolog. It looks to me like they have a 16 gallon tank that should fit. It is their U16 model.
Thanks for your help,
rblade
Recently I bought a 1973 C&C 27 Mk II. The head had a recyling holding tank that was causing some bad smells. After removing the head, the cabinet, and the wall behind the head, I found a hard formed bladder type of tank behind the wall that was leaking. I have removed everything with plans on installing new head, tank and plumbing.
I would like to install a hard formed plastic holding tank. I have been having trouble finding a supplier for the odd shape that will fit behind the head. I would prefer to find a tank that will fill most of the space behind this wall.
I have a fresh water holding tank located in the centre under the v-berth. There is a small space on either side of the V-berth that could be used to install a holding tank, but again the space is odd shaped and I fear a holding tank would be too small to fit there unless it was customized to fill the entire space.
Does anyone know where I can find a hard plastic tank to fit behind the wall behind the head or a tank that will fit the space under the sides in the V-Berth? I do not want to install a flexible bladder type of tank.
Rblade
I used a plastick turkey baster for getting into those hard to reach spots. Some people have used a wet / dry vacuum to suck out the last few inches.
I have seen one C&C 27 with a drain plug installed into the bottom part of the keel.
You may consider leaving anti-freeze sitting in there. That way, if water happens to leak into the boat over winter, it will be mixed with the anti-freeze and not cause any problems.
Rblade
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