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For the first decade mildew developed on the interior (oiled) teak, and black mould here and there, e.g. on the grey caulking in the seam between the deck and hull. Over the last three decades improved ventilation and varnishing the teak eliminated these (admittedly small) problems. I cut 4 holes in the cabin top and deck:
1. a Vetus flat deck UFOTR aft of the main cleat in the forepeak, which has worked perfectly. I have a spare and never needed it.
2,3. replaced both small windows with similar size Beckson RainDrain opening ports, one of which has developed a slow leak (after 30 years) and both will be upgraded this winter. Otherwise they have been great.
4. Nicro solar vent day night plus (4 inch) stainless N20804S installed above the wet locker, which has performed faultlessly, though beginning to be slightly audible operating on otherwise still nights. My idea was to suck the air out at midships, near the head and wet locker, from both bow and stern areas. Seems OK.
In addition I have replaced the main hatch cover with plexiglass halves the top has fly-screened teak louvres.
The old Vetus ventilator forward of the mast is still there, and should be regularly cleaned out. Sesiya has no ventilation grills for bilge, no dorade vents (never thought they were necessary). I do wipe down the interior fibreglass liner, surfaces and floor annually in spring with an anti-mildew mild chlorine-based cleaning liquid.
Sesiya has been fresh, even sweet smelling, these many years, and mildew-free. I believe that glossy varnish has helped.
On hot, stormy, humid days at anchor or dockside, a movable fan might be more comfortable. During freezing nights dockside, however, a small electric fan heater has been a boon.
Bill
Sesiya, #643 1975
Parry Sound & Bayfield Inlet, Georgian Bay
This is bad news; inevitable, but sad all the same. You created an invaluable resource, David, for all of us, unique. Many folks know and appreciate that! Please keep the forum available, in whatever form that works, and keep me subscribed.
What are the options? What are the current costs?
I currently "own" 9 lists using LSoft Listserv (version 16.0), through the kind offices of the U of Guelph (at no cost to us). My lists are not associated with a website like C&C27association - in other words, just plain discussion lists, with archives, such as they are. At age 80, for me to undertake the admin, would be a very temporary fix.
I guess Yahoo lists are an alternative.
As you say, migrating the forum to a different system and freebie host will probably be work. But it could be started sometime soon, if we find one or more younger enthusiast(s), possibly to share the burden. At least the forum might survive.
Just sayin'.
Bill
Yes of course I will share photos with the Forum (and personally) as soon as I can take them (Sesiya is berthed at Sound Boat Works - search the web - in Parry Sound and I live in Guelph, so cannot photograph for another couple of weeks). Meantime I can add that both batteries are clamped in place using Attwood battery hold-down trays (search the web), which have served me excellently for 3 decades. (Sesiya has been flattened to mast horizontal some 3 times in that time, and has too often been shaken up by 3-4 ft waves, and the batteries have never moved!) The shelf for the upper battery is 5/8 inch marine play fixed at the back to the bulkhead with a brass piano hinge (to facilitate removal of lower battery, if problematic, which it never is). The front edge of the shelf is fixed to two solid teak legs that are fixed to the original lower shelf so that wiring is accessible and all is well ventilated. By the way I find that my boat bounces around much less at the stern than forward, so perhaps aft is indicated for batteries.
Readers may be also interested in the related wiring that renders dual battery power management convenient and effective, and something to think about from the outset.
Real-life inspections also welcome - though Parry Sound is a long way from Whitby.
-William James, Guelph
Bill
Almost from the very beginning when I bought Sesiya new in 1976, I have used two batteries, one for "engine" and one for "ship's power". I am no expert, but the batteries are strapped in securely one above the other on a wooden shelf (mostly teak) alongside the engine forward of the bulkhead and behind the plywood cover, on the port side near the icebox. Heat and vibration have never been an problem. The main switch is on the bulkhead at the top of the companionway steps. A 110v charger, a solar panel and a voltmeter are wired in via a custom 12V switch panel which is built in above the icebox, together with the VHF, GPS-plotter, inhverter and power outlets. Of course all this stuff has been replaced once or twice over the intervening 40 years - lighting is now LED. I have cruised singlehanded in all lakes but mostly Georgian Bay over all this time, including some very rough weather situations, with one cruise to Quebec City, and with this arrangement power management has never been a problem.
How does one attach photographs here?
Bill
Can someone kindly advise what diameter hose is used on the 1975 C&C27s drains from sinks in galley and head to thru-hull fittings?
- Bill
The Plexiglass<img src="emoticons/icon_question.gif"> cover plate over the control panel in the cockpit of my 1976 boat is understandably battered, chipped and scratched. It is about 3/4 inch thick and was originally carefully shaped - looking for suggestions for shortcut fitting a replacement, please. -Bill
Hi,
Seeking advice on best brands and methods of use of moisture meters, and likely problem areas in 1976 C&C27.
Thanks
Bill James
Sesiya, #643
Hi forum:
I am having difficulty feeding five thin (16g.) electric wires (flex) between the interior liner in the galley and the exterior cockpit skin (from the display for the depth sounder ultimately to the transducer below the galley sink, and the power supply).
I would like to know any tricks for doing this. I have been trying that springy flexible coiled stretchy wire used sometimes for hanging thin curtains, unsuccessfully.
Thanks
Bill James
Sesiya, #643 Bill
Singlehanded passage-making for an old guy in an old boat (Sesiya, Mark III, hull #643) it's been troublesome bending the full-batten mainsail, with many slides jamming in the mast slot. I have been thinking about tricks to get the sail up and down easily mostly from the cockpit. Any comments on installing Tides Marine Strong Sailtrack and associated hardware (apart from the high price)? Thanks -Bill
Good suggestion! A web-search for U-molding (or U-moulding) turned up several hopeful leads. I have not tried any (yet). Duh...never heard or thought of it. Thanks a lot.Bill
I should not have been surprised to find that the 36y old wood base that fits on the cockpit drain immediately below and against the cockpit floor has become sponge-like. What replacement would you recommend, material and method? (#643, mk 3, 1975). Thanks. Bill
Hello
Another ignorant question: Anyone know a source/replacement/improvement for the original edging for the cabin liner? Working the bolts at the hull/deck joint from below is painful on Sesiya (mark3, 1976, #643) because of poor access and also the oozing grey sealant and adhering black grime. I would like to trim the liner locally to improve access to the stanchion bases, but find it impossible to cut the liner. Any solutions?
Thanks
Bill
Hello
Excuse my ignorance: Sesiya (#643), based in N. Georgian Bay, tended to grow mildew on her oiled teak interior. I appreciate that this is a function of ventilation and seek advice on how and where to best ventilate. I varnished some teak surfaces and that seems to have eliminated the problem (so far). But the finish is locally unsatisfactory, and I would appreciate advice on best varnish and procedures.
Thanks
Bill
Dean:
how or where can I see the photos?
Bill
Thanks Tony. Good advice.
Bill
Bill
Hello
I am based in Northern Georgian Bay and mostly cruise solo.
Has anyone attempted to replace exterior traditional instruments (speedlog, etc) on the cockpit bulkhead by glassing-in a GPS display unit?
Which unit would you recommend?
Thanks
Bill James
SESIYA
Bill
"Sesiya" is my boat, bought new in 1976, sail out of N. Georgian Bay.
Had to replace the water pump impellor the other day, but the engine cut out and we eventually found the muffler tank had an inch of crud (bits of rust?) blocking the flow. Now I feel that I ought to replace the muffler tank, and am looking for sources and advice please. Please copy your advice to Bill James (address removed) Thanks a lot.Bill
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