Thanks Joel,
Still working on getting a Naptown dealer for the rope.  Yes, fortunate to have 
worked and sailed with Rob Ball.  He's rather pleased with my new purchase.
Best,
Chuck Gilchrest

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> On Dec 22, 2015, at 3:21 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Chuck,
> 
> I talked to you or one of your colleagues at the Annapolis Boat Show.  I hope 
> you find a local dealer!
> 
> So you worked with our favorite yacht designer, Rob Ball!  
> 
> Joel
> 35/3
> Annapolis
> 
>> On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>> Hello again Fred,
>> 
>> Kind words indeed and thank you. I did work for many years at Edson and the 
>> company as a whole has a wonderful philosophy towards service relations, 
>> probably because the company is comprised of enthusiasts that genuinely like 
>> their customers and share their passion towards boats . 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Several years ago I accepted a new position in product development and 
>> marketing for Novabraid ropes so if I can ever be helpful with running 
>> rigging questions or concerns, feel free to hit me up.  Regrettably, I don’t 
>> have the extensive data base available for C&C Yachts for running rigging as 
>> I did with Edson steering gear, but those resources are available on a 
>> variety of sites or can be gleaned from the rig dimensions.   I can 
>> certainly help with rope applications, whether from my product assortment or 
>> from the wide array of quality lines on the market today from a variety of 
>> manufacturers.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> I’m lucky in that the boat I’m purchasing is for the most part, un-molested 
>> and stock.  This one is sort of a “barn find” that is just coming out of 
>> hibernation…  Let’s just see if that vintage Raytheon 1200 radar (looks like 
>> it came off the USS Missouri) or the Magellan Loran C (GPS compatible!) can 
>> earn their keep at the nav station!
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> So as all the systems come alive, (please let there be no critters, living 
>> or dead, inhabiting the storage areas..) there will be questions.   Never 
>> owning a boat with this much plumbing, hoses, wires, and switches,  I’m sure 
>> my name will crop up numerous times in the “Dazed and Confused” thread of 
>> this list and I thank you all for sharing your opinions and advice.  And I 
>> wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> Chuck Gilchrest
>> 
>> S/V Half Magic
>> 
>> 1975 25 Mk 1
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> S/V Orion  (new name forthcoming)
>> 
>> 1983 Landfall 35
>> 
>> Padanaram, MA
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick 
>> G Street via CnC-List
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 1:56 PM
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net>
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Welcome to a great resource! [was "Lines led forward"]
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> To those who aren’t aware, I believe Chuck worked at Edson in years past; 
>> and been a great resource for technically-related steering issues on our old 
>> boats.  In fact, every customer-service related call I’ve made to Edson over 
>> the years (and I believe Chuck has been involved in more than one…) has been 
>> exceptional, and they’ve gone out of their way to support me, first on my 
>> 1981 30mkI and now my even older 1979 LF38.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> So Chuck, welcome; and I hope we can repay the favors.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> — Fred
>> 
>> 
>> Fred Street -- Minneapolis
>> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> On Dec 22, 2015, at 7:28 AM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List 
>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> I’m purchasing a Landfall 35 that has a brand new gennaker but no sock or 
>> snuffer.  From several forum posts, I’m reading that using a sock can be a 
>> bit challenging and can easily foul midway through the hoist or douse if 
>> care isn’t taken to keep lines clear.  Any recommendations?  Can one assume 
>> that the ATN or North products work equally well (or poorly)?   Most of the 
>> sailhandling with be done double handed with the help of my teenage son, 
>> thus the reason for the post.  The main and jib halyards are run aft to the 
>> cockpit, but I believe the spin halyard stays up by the mast, something I 
>> may likely change.  The new boat is on the hard, mast down and there aren’t 
>> any winches on the mast (only on the boom for outhaul and reefing).  From 
>> the factory, this boat has two dedicated halyard winches and cleats (not 
>> clutches) on the coach roof with pass through holes in the cockpit coaming 
>> for the main and jib halyards, but not seeing anything obvious for the spin 
>> halyard.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for any feedback from sock users…
>> 
>> Chuck Gilchrest
>> 
>> S/V Half Magic
>> 
>> 1975 25 Mk1
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> S/V Orion
>> 
>> 1983 Landfall 35
>> 
>> Padanaram, MA
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
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