abused 30 update/new year

[Chris Callaghan]

Figured out the hose, it was a shunt to an air conditioner. I did just replace the messed up one, but inquiring minds wanted to know what the $%^## the thing was. Ran new running rigging, bought a 600'roll of 3/8 sta set x and it worked great. Figured out how to do the in line splice required for the roller furling. Bought Brian Toss' splicing wand, GREAT tool. New carpet in the main sallon, cut to fit and edged, I did it myself, though that is part of my business, any fool can do it. (You just need a sewing machine and patience. I would be happy to give anyone instructions.) I put a velcro overlap for easy access to the bilge, a must. New faucet and shower hose in the head, bought from an R.V. place. Designed a trash bag holder that fits under the ladder inboard, and a pots and pans holder that fits under the 2 burner stove I have. Took the fuel tank out and cleaned it. Good thing, must have been 1/2" of gunk in there. She's starting to feel like a boat again.

 

[Cliff Carter]

"Very" Abused C30

Chris,We just came upon this site and found it very interesting. We purchased a 1977 C30 this fall and it had been very abused over the past years so many of the same problems that you are having we are having also. Upon purchasing the boat I had to replace the water pump immediately as it was throwing water everywhere. I ended up takeing to a local marine machine shop for a rebuild and ouch ($).The interior had been badly neglected over the years so this winter we have removed ALL the teak from inside except bulk heads and same ended up in our kitchen and den. My wife took teak brightener to the wood and then I sanded it all and Marion then oiled it. Almost looks new again.The wiring system resembles a spagetti dinner and has been badly butchered so I am replacing same a circuit at a time.We hope to have everything ship shape by end of February as sailing season starts here in mid March.I will check your progress reports on this site to see if we are encountering some of the same problems.Cliff Carterccarter@pacificcoast.net

 

[David Revill]

Undertaking similar project

I bought an '81 30 last year with the knowledge that I would have some work to do on it to fix problems that I think come with buying a 20 year old boat. I have a list of projects ranging from repairing blisters, fitting new instruments, finding rain water leaks, replacing hoses giving off unsavoury odors, etc, etc. I would like to replace the dingy imitation wood counter tops with something brighter but am concerned about damage incurred when removing them, and also the damage to the molded lips around the edges.If you have tackled these problems I would appreciate and advice.Thanks in advance.

 

[Chris Callaghan]

reply to David

Sorry David, Haven't tackled any counter tops lately, not on my agenda so far, but I have found that everything is pretty simple in terms of removel and repair on the Cat. I.E. I had to take the entire galley cabinet out to remove the engine and take it to town to get repaired. Ask me that, I have it down.I would look underneath the cabinet to see if the trim was installed from there, screw heads? Otherwise, it is probably screw heads under wood plugs on the top. I'll look at mine this week end and let you know what I find. Good luck, stay in touch, maybe we can help each other. I finished re-building the last winch last week-end, and now am down to the wood on deck, interior cushions, and wood, and the smart pac, that I can't get to work. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! my e mail is chriscanvas @aol.com if you want to get in touch direct.