[C38] New Owner - feedback

[les]

On Number 8, the smile is typically a result of how the boat is blocked
in the yards.  The C38 has a "streamlined" keel, which is slightly
longer in the rear than in the front.  Thus when it is set down in the
yards, the yard needs to block the forward end of the keel a bit taller
than the rear.  When they are about to sit the boat down, look carefully
at how the keel sits on its blocks.  Make sure both front and back
contact wood at the same time and that the wood is solid on the deck of
the yard.  As the strain is taken off the lift and the boat settles,
watch that the rear and forward ends of the keel both settle about the
same amount, but not level.  Remember that the forward end is shorter
than the aft end.

Failure to do this puts a leverage on the keel relative to the boat
bottom, and the smile results from that.  To cure the smile, pack it
with sealant of your preferred brand, then reblock the keel properly.
Remove the excess, grind down the keel and keel stub a bit, check the
bolts and the keel block inside then glass and seal the smile area befor
painting.  Most yards on the west coast know how to do this.  JACE (now
Knee Deep) was always well maintianed by Driscoll Boatyard in Mission
Bay.

PS most of your questions are answered in the archives.  Check out the
C38 website.

http://www.catalina38.org/

And join the association.  The information available from the group is
well worth the admission.


Regards,
Les H
On Fri, 2011-10-21 at 14:39 -0700, Mark Lewis wrote:
> My name is Mark Lewis, and I purchased hull #6 (1979) last December,
> based in Long Beach, CA.  Name was "Pokai" (owner said Hawaiian for
> "with the wind"…my google search says "night of the supreme one".  It
> is a bay in Hawaii, named after a ruler).  Planning on renaming the
> boat "Bluewater" (my reason for buying - former Great Lakes Sailor).
> 
>  
> 
> The boat participated in the Congressional Cup series in the 80's and
> won the first Cat 38 race in 1980.  Attached is a Sports Illustrated
> article about the race you may find interesting.  Watched this years
> race and it was amazing how they can maneuver those boats.  The 12
> identical current 37.5's donated by Catalina are very similar in
> dimension / sail area to ours.  Is it bad luck/manners to rename it?
> 
>  
> 
> Forgive my "shotgun" approach on the following questions.  I numbered
> them so you could respond on one or two items, vs. the whole
> listserve, or refer me to an archive if you think one exists.   Thanks
> in advance.
> 
>  
> 
> 1.  Trouble backing to Starboard - read Chapman's re single right
> turning prop favors port.  Any suggestions?
> 
> 2.  Owners Manual - don't have one.  Anyone scan their's to email?
> 
> 3.  Adler Barbour - Fridge has worked twice (ice cubes next morning).
> Had freon checked, OK.  By passed thermostat, no joy.  Fan and
> compressor run.  Control unit?
> 
> 4.  "Gas Systems" brand, range/oven - no gas connected.  CNG v.
> Propane?  Preferences?
> 
> 5.  Tiller to wheel convertion - have tiller, would like to go to
> wheel.  Ideas for finding used parts?
> 
> 6.  Rear decks retain water - rail has a lip that doesn't allow
> drainage so the boat collects dirt/water.  Anyone drill a hole under
> toe rail to drain?
> 
> 7.  Two interior lites above galley and chart table have shorts -
> can't get to wires to replace.
> 
> 8.  Hull blisters and smile - boat hasn't been pulled since 2005.
> Have pictures.  Smile both sides and diver says 60 - 80 blisters,
> which he describes as "typical".  I'm planning on pulling the boat
> this winter.  Suggestions for $ pain for gain, materials / approaches?
> 
> 9.  Keel - is it encapsulated in fiberglass?  Is it lead or iron?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks again,  Mark.
> 
>  
> 
> 
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