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
Sent from my iPhone > 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 >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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