Re: Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread Ken Heaton
Hi David, We purchased our C&C 37+ in early July of 2010 so haven't had it very long. We have put several thousand miles on it and have had it long enough to know we are very happy with the boat. We haven't found anything we don't like about it (except there isn't anywhere to easily stretch out

Re: Stus-List C&C Rendezvous

2012-09-18 Thread David Risch
Gary, We do not control the Seaport fees. We have asked for a donation to defray the costs of the Rendezvous' website, room rental for Rob and a welcome reception for same. Any monies left over after the above expenses will be donated to Stu and the Cncphotoalbum. I hope that helps. 198

Stus-List C&C Rendezvous

2012-09-18 Thread ahycrace
We would like to drive to Mystic for the Rendezvous and would like to know if we must pay the $24 to get into the seaport as well as the fees to attend the event does anyone know? Gary _

Re: Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Fred Hazzard
Jonathan: I might have. Can't sure which can I picked up. Fred From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Indigo Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 2:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch Did you

Re: Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Joel Aronson
I used cast acrylic from Maritime Plastics in Annapolis There is an Industrial supplier you can find on the web who is cheaper if they have it locally. I don't recall the name. Joel Aronson On Sep 18, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Alan Bergen wrote: Fred: Use cast acrylic, 9mm, which you can get at Mult

Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Alan Bergen
Fred: Use cast acrylic, 9mm, which you can get at Multicraft Plastics, 7298 SW Tech Center Dr Tigard, OR 97223, 503-352-0970. You also might try TAP Plastics in Tigard and in Portland. Alan Bergen C&C 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR - Original Message -

Re: Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Bill Coleman
Ohhh - I got my cans mixed up in one of the three times I re-did my windows, and grabbed the acetone once - it melted the Lexan, probably similar on acrylic - I intended to use Alcohol - I guess Mineral spirits would be easy on it too. Bill Coleman C&C 39 animated_favicon1 From: cnc-list-b

Re: Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Indigo
Did you wipe of the Silkens with acetone? I think I am right in saying that acetone will cause Plexiglass to craze. When I did my windows this year (using Plexi) Tony at Select Plastics made it very clear I should clean up with mineral spirits - not acetone Jonathan Indigo - 35MkIII _

Re: Stus-List new lens for forward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Bill Coleman
I think Plexiglas and Acrylic are the same. Consensus is you need cast Acrylic, seems like McMaster Carr has this in small cuts. I have Lexan (Polycarbonate) and it dulls and scratches easily, but is better if you think someone will be shooting bullets at you. This is available in a UV grade if yo

Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread Tom Buscaglia
David Just finishing our first summer on Alera. She is an absolute joy in every way. We don't race so I will leave that to others, though I will say that the fin keel should serve you well. We have the wing keel and it has been great for cruising in the pacific northwest. Does the boat you

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Fred Hazzard
Years ago I used end for end with lazy sheets and guys on my J 35. It was incredible fast and smooth with a coordinated, experience crew. But in the real heavy stuff dip pole kept things in better control. On my 44 I would not attempt anything but dip pole. Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C&C 44

Stus-List new lens for foreward hatch

2012-09-18 Thread Fred Hazzard
Someone please remind me again what I should be using to replace the lens in the forward hatch. Plexiglass, Lexsan, poly acrylic ? I used plexiglass last time and it crazed around the edges where I had to wipe off excess Sikens. Thanks Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C&C 44 _

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Gary Johnson
Typically I have raced on boats in the 33 to 48 foot range as foredeck.  My opinion is anything over 33 feet probably calls for a dip pole gybe but that's just what I'm used to.  It is very important to blow the babystay before you gybe!!  I have forever etched in my mind the sound of carbon

Re: Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread Edd Schillay
David, Thanks. Happy to answer any questions you may have about the 37+. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37/40+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log Website

Re: Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread David Roberts
Hi Ed, I am in the Chicago area on Lake Michigan, so I don't think I can make it but that would be a treat. David Roberts ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
Monty,I've searched them on the web. I think we may have a winner. However, I'll be sailing Lolita (happily) for a while yet. I'm quite content to learn this boat, for a while, and make some changes in the layout. Karen has forgiven her so I think I'm good for at least a few years. However,

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End - Tom Dabney

2012-09-18 Thread ELevert
Dennis: Tom Dabney passed away about 6 weeks ago. Did not know if you knew Ed Dreamgirl C&C 30 Mk 1 New Orleans___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Jibes End for End vs Dip Pole

2012-09-18 Thread jim aridas
oh my spelling mistake its Tom Dabney and looking him up on line Dabney Sailmaker still in business. He used to make sails for a friend of mines sabre 38.I think they were school buddies.JimGalaxy 34Brielle, nj _

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End - Tom Dabney

2012-09-18 Thread Dennis C.
Tom passed a couple months ago. http://blog.al.com/live/2012/08/memorial_service_saturday_for.html Dennis C. > > From: jim aridas >To: cnc-list >Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:26 PM >Subject: Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End > > > >B

Re: Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread Martin DeYoung
Harry, Pretty boat in great shape. What is the design background on a Northeast 39? The lines are clearly of the C&C design shop but not the earlier version of the 39. The stern looks mid IOR, reminiscent of the Peterson 2 ton shape. I did not see any pictures of the interior. Is it more r

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread jim aridas
Bob are you sure Tom Dabny didn't teach you also. Thought it would be hard to explain rather than to show someone, but that is it the thumb points to the pole jaw once the pole is on the "new" side of the forestay. And when you originally grab the lazy guy thumb is pointing to the trimmer end o

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit + build quality

2012-09-18 Thread Martin DeYoung
>> What about the hardware? What about build quality? << I delivered a Beneteau 42 departing Seattle and arriving in San Diego back in the mid 90's. This particular model was designed for the bare boat charter trade so it was much better at the dock or anchor than underway offshore. The hardwa

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Monty Schumpert
Danny, I second what Chuck says about the 34+. I've had mine for eight years and am very pleased with the boat. It sails well and has a roomy cockpit and interior. I'll be glad to provide more info if you're interested. Monty Scandia 1991 C&C 34+ Annapolis, MD Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18,

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Chuck S
"Not for long" meaning the good ones sell quickly. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: djhaug...@juno.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:30:17 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit That looks great

Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Helen Abbott
Richard: If you are dip pole jibing, the baby stay has to be released/slackened otherwise the pole can't cross over. On an end for end jibe, I guess it is possible to do with the baby stay attached but I would definitely get it out of the way. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. O

Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Helen Abbott
Jonathan: We will await Jim's response on this. In the meantime, here is what I do.take the lazy guy in which ever hand holding the back end or the trimmer's end with my thumb facing back on the guy..go crouch in front of the forestay, wait until the pole dips under the forestay and b

Re: Stus-List WTB and Re: C&C 35Mk III Spinnaker Sheets / Guys

2012-09-18 Thread Dennis C.
I stand opposite the pole (between mast and new guy) facing forward with new guy in hand and other hand on the pole trip (mast end).  On the command "Gybing" from the helm, I trip the mast end of the pole, pull the pole across while slapping the new guy in the jaw, release the old guy and make t

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Knowles
M.. Rich On 2012-09-18, at 13:13, Wally Bryant wrote: This would be a good time for everyone to keep his or her mouth shut. you wrote: > Then we'll both be under arrested and thrown under jail! > That belongs to Jimmy Soul, from the 60's - You don't remember? > > http://www.yout

Re: Stus-List WTB and Re: C&C 35Mk III Spinnaker Sheets / Guys

2012-09-18 Thread Morgenstern, Keith E CIV SEA 08 NR
My bowman (or me depending on the crew makeup for the week) stands to windward of the pole. So...basically standing between the mast and forestay near the centerline, facing aft/leeward toward the pole with the soon-to-be-new guy in hand. Gives good eye-contact with the back of the bus, and sinc

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Wally Bryant
This would be a good time for everyone to keep his or her mouth shut. you wrote: Then we'll both be under arrested and thrown under jail! That belongs to Jimmy Soul, from the 60's - You don't remember? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2MM1BosdmY __

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Knowles
I do perfectly. Played it many times years ago. Great song. Rich On 2012-09-18, at 12:55, "Bill Coleman" wrote: Then we'll both be under arrested and thrown under jail! That belongs to Jimmy Soul, from the 60's - You don't remember? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2MM1BosdmY Bill Coleman

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Bill Coleman
Then we'll both be under arrested and thrown under jail! That belongs to Jimmy Soul, from the 60's - You don't remember? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2MM1BosdmY Bill Coleman C&C 39 -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Beh

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Tim Goodyear
The baby stay has to be slack before gybing, otherwise it will get messy with either technique... On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM, Richard N. Bush wrote: > I don't race, but I find this conversation interesting; my question is > that none of the commentary has ever mentioned the baby stay...do

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Richard N. Bush
I don't race, but I find this conversation interesting; my question is that none of the commentary has ever mentioned the baby stay...do you race with out it? or is it moved? thanks Richard 1987 33-II Richard N. Bush Law Offices 235 South Fifth Street, Fourth Floor Louisville, Kentucky 402

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Knowles
Bill: Publish it. You'll be a wealthy man! I'll supply the music. Rich On 2012-09-18, at 11:24, "Bill Coleman" wrote: If you wanna be happy For the rest of your life, Never make a pretty woman your wife, So from my personal point of view, Get an ugly girl to marry you. A pretty woman makes

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
That looks great! why do you say "not for long?" Danny 1973 Viking 33 South Coast, MA -- Original Message -- From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:20:29 + (UTC) Danny, You should check out the brochur

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Wally Bryant
you wrote: Glad she is over her Catalina envy. Someone once said that "C&C made more boats than Carter made little pills." The same can be said of Catalina today. Some of them are dock condos, some of them are capable of handling blue water as well as any other boat. I've seen Cata

Re: Stus-List WTB and Re: C&C 35Mk III Spinnaker Sheets / Guys

2012-09-18 Thread dwight veinot
Keith Does your bowman stand between the mast and the pole while setting up the end for end jibe or does he stand forward of the pole? Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Chuck S
Danny, You should check out the brochure for the 34+ (35.5' long), built between 1990 and 1995. It has an amazing interior layout very similar to the 110, at half the price. You can usually find them on Yachtworld , but not for long. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - O

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread Indigo
"There is also a little trick of how you hold the lazy guy so it never gets put in the jaws backwards and wraps the jaw. I was shown this method many years ago by a guy named Tom Dabny, " I hope you are going to share this trick with us, Jim. Jonathan Indigo - 35MkIII Southport CT _

Re: Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread Edd Schillay
David, I've owned my 1990 C&C 37+ since 2005 (Stardate 10544.7 to be exact) and positively love the boat. Ken Heaton on this list also owns one and he can share his thoughts. There are lots of plusses -- very roomy inside, big cockpit, lots of deck space and that aft cabin is

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Joel Aronson
Wow, never thought of taking the GF to the boat show before deciding if we were compatible! Glad she is over her Catalina envy. The price difference is huge, but for most people that is the deciding factor. Unless I hit the lottery I'll never own a new boat because I rather have a used Sabre or

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
Thankfully, she does not! LOL I'd rather eat out! -- Original Message -- From: "Bill Coleman" To: Subject: Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:24:12 -0400 If you wanna be happy For the rest of your life, Never make a pretty woman your wife, So from

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Bill Coleman
If you wanna be happy For the rest of your life, Never make a pretty woman your wife, So from my personal point of view, Get an ugly girl to marry you. A pretty woman makes her husband look small And very often causes his downfall. As soon as he marries her, then she starts To do the things that w

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
ooh...I wish there was a C&C 110 there...that might be the one! they only had a 101 there. I know we looked at a couple of older C&Cs she did like. We need to get inside a 110, then sell everything, including the dogs, and get one of those, perhaps! Danny -- Original Message -

Re: Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Knowles
Replace the wife. Get a wealthy one who simply loves teak and the letters C&C and you're a net winner. Rich On 2012-09-18, at 13:54, "djhaug...@juno.com" wrote: Well, It wasn't the Catalina that she liked It was the Dufour 36P at whopping $290,000 uhhh...hm... then the Junneau 37 ca

Stus-List Jibes End for End vs Dip Pole

2012-09-18 Thread Helen Abbott
Keith says: "Safety is a wash. you either have a 13' pole hanging on a line with both ends detached, but unloaded. or you have a 13' pole attached to the mast but the free end moving at a high rate of speed toward your bowman on the pointy end. Neither is inherently safer than the other.

Stus-List Newport Boat Show visit

2012-09-18 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
Well, It wasn't the Catalina that she liked It was the Dufour 36P at whopping $290,000 uhhh...hm... then the Junneau 37 came in 2nd in her book at a more reasonable (however, unreachable) $175,000 base ewww There was a beautiful Tartan 34 there at the drastically reduced price of $265,000 s

Re: Stus-List WTB and Re: C&C 35Mk III Spinnaker Sheets / Guys

2012-09-18 Thread Morgenstern, Keith E CIV SEA 08 NR
Whoa there partner very controversial question. You might have better luck asking which religion is best, or Coke vs Pepsi, or whether the toilet paper should be "over" or "under". Honestly, I think it leads to fewer screwups. On the dip pole you have to put the line in the jaw a particular d

Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

2012-09-18 Thread jim aridas
Bob, Have done it that way myself for many years. Works great especially when really blowing. There is also a little trick of how you hold the lazy guy so it never gets put in the jaws backwards and wraps the jaw.I was shown this method many years ago by a guy named Tom Dabny, he has or did hav

Re: Stus-List I am concerning the purchases of a C&C 37+

2012-09-18 Thread Harry
David and All, I am meeting with a broker later this week to list MIRAGE. http://www.flickr.com/photos/46147579@N08 Harry MIRAGE - Northeast 39 Newport, RI -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Roberts