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Re 1975 C&C 27 MK III
My companionway hatch needs some work. There are pieces that are rotting
how, what is suggested as replacement? Teak, Mohogany? Is there a way to get replacements out there? How much
Or do I need to get some lumber and mill, shape etc to the correct size etc.....
I live in Ontario, Canada
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Teak isn't cheap, until you consider its longevity and relationship to the value of your boat. Don't buy lumber-store mahogany; it's rubbish and won't last. It is possible that your city (even a small city) has a lumber specialist who can sell you teak. Failing that, try Noah's (see the Links & Contacts page).
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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Check out Jatoba wood. On the east coast it is a third the price of teak, and to my amateur eye it seems to have many of the same properties of teak. I've used it on two boats. The first piece I got was a little light in colour, but for the last project the piece I got varnished up the same as surrounding teak in the boat. Jatoba was recommended to me by two hardwood specialists. East Coast Specialty Hardwoods in the Halifax area is well worth a visit for those who can make it there. It's like a wood museum.
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1974 Mark II C&C 27
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1974 Mark II C&C 27
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Real teak is expensive, but remember there is not a lot of it on the 27. An alternative to teak is a wood called Iroko. It is a bit more porus, but very rot resistant and colors up like teak when finished.
'IRIS'
1975 C&C 27 Mk lll
Hull # 453
Kittery Point, Maine
'IRIS'
1975 C&C 27 Mk lll
Hull # 453
Kittery Point, Maine
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so it sounds like one has to have one made. i'd like to replace the companionway hatch board for my husband for christmas. i've been looking online for dimensions, but no luck...
i don't really have access to the boat without him finding out. can anyone give me the specs for the board? greatly appreciated.
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If the Mark III is the same as the Mark II, I can give you those measurements no problem. The boat is in the driveway under a Quinte canvas cover. Anyone know if the two hatches are the same?
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1974 Mark II C&C 27
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1974 Mark II C&C 27
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oooo, that would be great, but i guess i need to figure out what "Mark" our boat is. i'll see what if i can find out without him knowing! are the sail numbers hull #s like they are with some J Boats? would that tell me what kind of C&C 27?
(sorry i'm new to the C&C world.)
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I couldn't swear as to the similarity of the Mk II and Mk III's companion boards, but my neighbour's Mk I boards have a rounded top, in keeping with his rounded companion slide, whereas my companion board is flat-topped, to match my Mk IV's flat slab of hatch lucite. I'm reasonably sure that the groove within which his boards fit is thicker, too.
I'd be very reluctant to make companion boards without the boat or a near-sister (at least the same Mark) to draw from.
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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David, I think you are right. As I recall, Dave's MK III companionway was different from my MK II. The MK II boards have rounded top that is 1 1/2" over the widest part of the board. My board is in the garage awaiting refinishing and measures 26 3/4 tall (including the 1 1/2" arch), 21 3/8" at the widest point of the top and 15" at the bottom. The bottoms are rounded and the diminsion to cut would be 15 1/2" prior to rounding them.
I have not seen Dave's boat since shortly after the hurricane last year. It took a bit of a pounding. I hope he managed to get it repaired. It was the best looking 27 on the Bay.
Mike M
SV Wind Horse
#375
Galveston, Tx
Mike M
SV Wind Horse
#375
Galveston, Tx
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"i guess i need to figure out what 'Mark' our boat is"
-- Check the hull number stamped on the transom up on the right (starboard) side. In CYC274020274 for example, the "402" is the hull number, "02" is the month, and "74" is the year. Then see http://www.cc27association.com/evolution.html#
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1974 Mark II C&C 27
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1974 Mark II C&C 27
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