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I don't use the Baby Stay unless it's really blowing and the boat is really punching into the waves. All the Baby Stay does is stop the mast from excessively pumping.
As for which sailmaker to use, I've always found that you get what you pay for. Also sooner or later you are going to need to get your sail/s serviced so it's best to establish a relationship with a local business.
Any reputable sailmaker in your area should be able to explain the pros and cons of the various types of materials and types of cuts to assist you in making a decision on what to purchase.
I have a couple I could let one of them go. They are set up with a #6 Head Foil tape.
Email me if you want to discuss stevedotreidatrogersdotcom
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working Mk V #75
First of all you should never be putting much tension on the Baby Stay at all. The chain plate is only bolted thru the forward head bulkhead. We never use the baby stay at all unless we are beating into really heavy head seas in big wind and then we only tension enough to stop the mast from pumping.
The back stay legs were designed to attach to the corner castings, I would never recommend attaching them anywhere else. We've never had any problems with the back stay attached at the corners and I really load up the back stay tension from time to time.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working Hull #75
Jean, Clair is not wrong, but he's not entirely right either. I have a mark V and originally I set my mast up as per Clair's description. There are 2 factors you need to take into account, first the main halyard on the Mark V does not exit the top of the mast on center, second the rail heights may not be exactly the same side to side due to the way the deck hull joint on the Mark V is done.
The best way of checking is to put an extra sail slide in the mast track above your top mainsail slid. Then attach a long tape measure to the slide and also attach the main halyard to the slide. Hoist the slide,tape measure up to the top of the mast and measure to the deck just inboard of the toe rail at the same point abeam of the mast on both sides of the boat.
If you are still experiencing a difference in performance from one tack to the other have a look at the alignment of the keel/rudder training edges the next time the boat is out of the water.
What is your hull number?
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working MkV #75
With my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek I'd replace it with a tiller.
Now on a serious note I'd suggest you contact Rom at South Shore Yachts, he probably has the cable and can tell you how to change it.
Steve Reid
Scott, did you try Bristol Marine, the shiftier is a Morse I believe ?
Steve Reid
When the Mark V's were built the deck and all of the hardware and fittings along with the wiring, including the wires going to the mast, were installed prior to mating the Deck to the Headliner. When to two were mated they used a putty substance (referred to as Cow Pies) to adhere the liner to the deck. When this material mushed out as the two pieces joined together it invariably trapped most of the wires making it impossible to pull the wires out or fish in new ones.
Any wires that were to be run to the mast come in on the Port side at 90 degrees to the middle of the mast step and run out to where the cabin top angles down to the side of the cabin trunk.
In your case your best alternative is to rout new wires and hide them as best as you can along the top forward side of the Cabin/Head Bulkhead.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working MkV #75
You can get all your rigging needs filled at Fogh Marine 416-251-0384
ask for Cam.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working 27 MkV #75
Who's coming? We'll have a start for the 27's in PHRF Spinnaker. If we get enough of any Mark we'll give them fleet status, need 5, otherwise it'll be PHRF.
Maybe the Admin can change the home page to reflect the Regatta Aug.29/30, Great Racing, Great Party and Fantastic Food.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working MkV #75
Breaking News!!!! We now have 5 27 Mark V's registered for RCYC's Open, that means Fleet recognition and our own start. Do we dare hope for the numbers to grow to 6 or 7 or 8. It's possible there are Mark V's out there racing at the club level why not come out for some group fun and it's only for one day followed by some sure to be good fun back on shore.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working MkV #75
Lawrence:
For what it's worth, the very first Mark V I look at, when shopping for a boat, had wheel steering and I imediately crawled under the cockpit to see what it would take to get rid of it and put a tiller on the boat.
The last thing that the Mark V needs is wheel steering the boat just won't preform with weight in the back.
As I said for what it's worth.
Steve
Lawrence:
I agree with Ken you should try South Shore, Rob I a wealth of knowlwdge about all things C&C.
If you aren't getting anywhere with Edson, I suggest calling them and ask to speak to Rob Ball. Last I heard Rob was with Edson and he was the chief designer C&C at the time the Mark V was designed, si he can probably help.
Steve Reid
Mark V #75
Lawrence
Can you get a manufacturers name off the pedestal?
If you might be able to contact them.
Steve
Lawrence
I think you will find that the steerring system on your boat is hydraulic, rather than mechanical. The play you are experiancing is likely due to low hydraulic fluid in the system.
You can cure that problem by purchasing a hydraulic fill kit and topping up the system and bleeding off the air. Similar to the way the break system in a car is done.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working Mark V #75
It's been my experiance that anytime you are bedding (sealing) anything on a boat and trying to get a good weathertight seal it's best to apply a minimum of pressure untill the sealant has cured. If you are putting a fitting down on the deck or similar it's best to tighten the fasteners only hand tight untill the sealant cures, then snug it down.
Seems the same principal applies to bedding your windows. On the Mark V the windows form a structural part of the cabin top and therefore must be properly supported and installed. They also by their very nature must be able to "float" while in position. Just the same as the windshield in your car has to "float" otherwise it would fracture as the car expands and contracts or twists as it drives down the road.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working Mark V #75
The Open/Levels is only 13 days away, com on guys let's get registered. All you have to do is go to lorc.org click on Registration and fill in the blanks, it's easy, what are you waiting for, do it now, it easy.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working MkV #75
That's great looking forward to seeing you David.
So who else in coming?
Steve
The best regatta on Lake Ontario is coming soon, August 24-25.
Who's coming? It would be fantastic if we could get enough boats for a fleet, but we can also be scored level within an existing handicap fleet. To register go to the LORC web site.
Etobicoke is well known for providing supurb racing and a great party on Saturday night. For those who are game come on over on Thursday and join us for our regular 27 beer can racing, we start at 6:40.
So who's coming?
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working Mark V #75
Kerry there is no purchase inside the boom so just use the old line to pull in a messanger line and then use that to pull in the new outhaul line.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working
Mk V #75
Mark you can get the vinyl extrusion from South Shore Yachts.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working M kV #75
Another consideration re mast up storage should be the added load it places on the boat itself. Consider that when the boat is in the water the hull is fully supported by the water it sits in. In the cradle it is supported by four maybe six 1 foot square supports and the full weight rests on the keel. With the mast up there is added windage applied to h=the boat by winter winds, which can at times be quite strong, plus there is the tension applied by the rigging on the hull through the chain plates. Sure you can slack off the rigging but then with looseden rigging there will be slop and play at all of the terminals and rigging pins
(read more weare). For my money I'd rather spend the few extra hours involved in unstepping, storing and stepping the mast.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working, MkV #75
The Red Sail Cover is sold.
Scott it sold for a lot more than your offer.
Steve Reid
The cover is off of my Mk V so it fits that model.
The cover is old and it is faded but has no tears and is quite servicable.
If you want a picture and price details email me srsail at rogers dot com, insert the @ and . in the appropriate spots.
Steve
Yes I still have it.
Steve Reid
I'll measure it tomorrow and let you know.
steve