C&C 27 Association Forum

Thanks for the input, David. Sounds interesting and I would love to try. However was planning on getting the new prop and tools organized before Spring launch. Last year a leak during launch caused me an extra $500 for extra in and out so would like to get the drive train done first. I have a mark 1 with the protruding rudder. Not sure if this would affect the maneuverability. Anyways will have to decide.
Mike
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina

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Thanks for the response. I did find that excellent article you referred to and that is why I was questioning the correct sized fibre. Having referring me to Black Arts I had forgotten about, I now have other concerns on rubber hose, scoring, warping, cutless bearing, replacing my 2 blade fixed prop and many other topics referenced. Lots of time to plan my attack in the Spring.
Thanks to all those who have contributed to the site.
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina

The plastic hose connector did seem to have an NPT thread that threaded into the pump but I was afraid I would break it if tightened further. A little Teflon tape allowed me to completely stop the one drip and presumably stop any sucking in of air. There is a tooth paste type stuff approved that I will just try smearing a bit on to the threads to make sure.
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina

Thanks for the input. I bought the filter from a chandlery and it was supposed to be the best solution for gas filtration. I would hate to loose the visual but I see the problem. The engine problem is solved in that there was a very tiny air leak before I applied Teflon tape to the inlet pump connection and I guess it was sucking air instead of gas from the tank. So for anyone interested, Amazon sells the Airtex E8251 a very cheap solution compared to Moyer offerings. I am ordering a 2nd so I won't ever have to navigate Bronte harbor in a howling wind and 1 meter waves with reefed jib alone again.
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina

For those in the Toronto area - I found the chain Tru Country and Garden has or will order in Marvel Mystery Oil. There is one in Schomberg, manager Amanda schombergtcg at bellnet dot ca or 905-939-2911.  $8.49 per 946ml or you can get a case of 6 for 10% discount.  There is also a store in Newmarket.
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina

Thanks Clare,
I suspected that is what happened but the guy said he did something to the bands which I read is reverse only which worked fine, not this notched mechanism. Anyways I will try a one notch back and see what the result is. One other question, I assume there is oil in there. does this just come from the standard engine oil or is it different transmission oil.  Do I need to add anything here or just make sure the engine is topped properly.
Thanks so much for feedback from experienced users.  This is a brand new engine experience (not new engine) for me.

Mike
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina

Thanks Brian,
Very interested in bouncing ideas off someone with markI who has had longer than me. Yes I am the new owner with previous owner having it 17 years and letting it go for several of the last. It has been a couple months of surprises and despair and much money but starting to see the light of day. Realize now I should never have bought a boat on a cradle in Spring where most equipment cannot be tested. Had a $500 survey but missed most problems that couldn't have been detected. Boat stored with mast up for too many years so mast wiring and furler problems will have to wait until this fall to address.  The C&C manual with wiring diagrams is most helpful. Have now replaced all #4 wires for heavy dc and redone most of the low current dc. Based on poor condition of add on panel I need to now address the 120. Battery charger seems to work and alternator seems to work without leakage so assume so far that diodes are okay. Engine was the guys focus and it seems to be up to date with new carb, electronic ignition, electric fuel pump and so far runs like a charm except for some linkage problems after a forced on me mechanic adjusted the slip on the transmission so I could sail the boat home (Oakville/ Bronte ON) New toilet and new fresh water bladder. Turned former v berth water tank into holding (hope that doesn't turn out to be a mistake)
Have the VHF/DSC working and receiving coordinates from the old Standard Horizon chart plotter and the old St2000 Tiller Pilot works like a charm. Lots of balsa core problems that I will have to address. Have replaced the compass and will need to also replace the lcd depth and speed which are hardly legible.
Only been out a couple times actually sailing and pleasantly surprised at the sails that were on it. Finally got a dry day to open up another genny, a spinnaker and a gennaker and again for cruising, think they will be fine.
The hull number on the name plate does not seem to conform to deciphering sequence I have seen on the site.
CC278571N It is a 71 so suppose it could be #85?

I was an active sailor 40+ years ago and actually built from a kit a Viking28 which I raced. Nothing inbetween.

Pleasantly surprised at the beautiful way she sails. I don't plan on racing but do like a boat that performs like one.

Mike
Mike Ware
C&C 27 Mark 1 1971 Parsifal
Bronte Harbour Marina