Re: Stus-List Mister Mxyzptlk

2013-03-06 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Ron, You just asked it. (Remember, it's Wally :) cheers, Russ Sweet, 35 mk-1 At 07:37 PM 06/03/2013, you wrote: What's the question? Ron Wild Cheri --- On Wed, 3/6/13, Wally Bryant wrote: From: Wally Bryant Subject: Stus-List Mister Mxyzptlk To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"

Re: Stus-List Mister Mxyzptlk

2013-03-06 Thread Ronald B. Frerker
What's the question?RonWild Cheri --- On Wed, 3/6/13, Wally Bryant wrote: From: Wally Bryant Subject: Stus-List Mister Mxyzptlk To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 9:12 PM The answer is "Mister Mxyzptlk" Now you know. Wal

Stus-List Soleil, C&C30 out of Royal Van YC

2013-03-06 Thread Paul Baker
Greetings, Anyone know anything about a yellow C&C30 called Soleil that was raced out of Royal Vancouver YC? Looks like she was there at least in 1990/1991, winning a 2nd and 3rd in their Dog Days races. I'm considering her as my next hole in the water into which I will pour money. Cheers, P

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Harry Hallgring
Fred,I used this 3M Tape which I bought at a local NAPA Auto Parts store.Harry HallgringMirageOn Mar 06, 2013, at 05:02 PM, Frederick G Street wrote:Could you please resend the model of 3M tape you're using?  I'd love to try that method with Plexus on my next window redo; it could save all the hol

Stus-List Mister Mxyzptlk

2013-03-06 Thread Wally Bryant
The answer is "Mister Mxyzptlk" Now you know. Wal ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Spring checklist

2013-03-06 Thread Rich Knowles
I think that is finest bit of blatant high-pressure marketing I've seen in a while. I second the motion!!! Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On 2013-03-06, at 22:25, "Dennis C." wrote: While this list is a source of unbounded information, opinions and sarcasm, there's a lot on the Photoalbum

Stus-List Spring checklist

2013-03-06 Thread Dennis C.
While this list is a source of unbounded information, opinions and sarcasm, there's a lot on the Photoalbum site itself.  Winch diagrams, do it yourself tips and projects, etc. So.in the water or out, now's the time to start checking out your boat for the sailing season. Your handy dandy

Stus-List Another great product discovery: LEDs

2013-03-06 Thread larry dick
Hi, I replaced all the main cabin settee/nav station lights in my 35 MKIII with IKEA 12v LED lights.I believe the lights are intended for under kitchen cabinet lighting. They are puck lights (around 40 dollars for the set of 3 with ac transformer) I mounted 6 lights,connected them direct to the

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Paul Fountain
Had Perception's done last year, along with a lot of gel cost repair from 2 poor jobs done previously, a previous owner and an 'expert' . The installer used #4 screws between the glazing and edge of the recess with washers on them. He used the sikaflex and primer for adhesive. After the adhesive

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread DAVID R MOCNY
We did the windows on our 29-2. Put butyl tape and the same sealant that S2 used the set their windows. Don,t remember the name but I think I still have some in the basement. The butyl tape ran down the windows when it got hot. Black windows in the Georgia sun get hot. The sealant held up well

Re: Stus-List Water Pump delayed start

2013-03-06 Thread Terry
Hi, I know all of you C&C owners are on the edge of your seats wondering how the continuing saga of the Terry Johnson ‘delayed start water pump issue’ was going to be resolved. At last, with the generous and knowledgeable help of Frank Noragon, we have found the problem to be in the faucet itsel

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Indigo
I did my windows last year using the Select Plastic method - No clamps or bracing required. Tony pre-drills 6 very small holes through the Plexus (or choice of window). Dry fit the windows and drill pilot holes into the fiberglass through Tony's holes. Mask everything. Affix nylon washers or other

Re: Stus-List Centerboard 35-3

2013-03-06 Thread cenelson
1) This looks like you would use the broken pin to hold the board up--if so, a little risky IMHO. 3) This could be a lot of lead grinding/dust/hazardous. 4) Good luck with this!! 2) Have had my yard do this when I lost my board a few years ago--not a big deal to grind away fiberglass to pin,

Stus-List Centerboard 35-3

2013-03-06 Thread Kim Brown
All, Centerboard saga continues. We were able to get the board down and reach the attachment point but the pin itself is broken. There are two straps with one on each side of the board, they appear intact. But the pin that runs between is broken. We can grind the remnants out but there appears no

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Frederick G Street
Could you please resend the model of 3M tape you're using? I'd love to try that method with Plexus on my next window redo; it could save all the holding and bracing while the adhesive sets up. Thanks! Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Knowles Rich
Looks great. Nice work:) Rich Knowles INDIGO LF38 Halifax, NS. On 2013-03-06, at 3:48 PM, Harry Hallgring wrote: 1. prep/sand boat and plexi. 2. Sika prime both surfaces 3. apply tape to boat on inboard edge of opening 4. mask everything 5. lay bead of sealant on boat 6. set ports 7. finish

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Harry Hallgring
1. prep/sand boat and plexi.2. Sika prime both surfaces3. apply tape to boat on inboard edge of opening4. mask everything5. lay bead of sealant on boat6. set ports7. finish sealant8. remove tape when tackyI don't use clamps or braces, although it wouldn't hurt.  The tape holds it in place (approx 1

Re: Stus-List Replacement Rudders

2013-03-06 Thread Knowles Rich
don't you need weight in the stern for traction? Rich Knowles INDIGO LF38 Halifax, NS. On 2013-03-06, at 3:29 PM, Jeffrey Nelson wrote: I've seen what they can do. They're pretty good. The heart of the business is building rudders for skiff's. They ship world wide. I've seen a couple o

Re: Stus-List Replacement Rudders

2013-03-06 Thread Jeffrey Nelson
I've seen what they can do. They're pretty good. The heart of the business is building rudders for skiff's. They ship world wide. I've seen a couple of C&C rudders that they've done and they look good, and weigh about half of the original. -- Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 On 03/05/

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Andrew Burton
Harry, You're an inspiration! Nice job! Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Mar 6, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Harry Hallgring wrote: > Portlight Replacement Pictures > > Harry > MIRAGE

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Knowles Rich
So Harry, just to confirm, the windows are secured in the cabin top by just the 3M tape and then they are caulked with Sika 395. No fasteners whatsoever and no major installation bracing or clamping? How long have they been in place? Rich Knowles INDIGO LF38 Halifax, NS. On 2013-03-06, at 3

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Harry Hallgring
Portlight Replacement PicturesHarryMIRAGEOn Mar 06, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Harry Hallgring wrote:Jonathan,The tape is not as wide as the bed, leaving a void for sealant which does fill any irregularities. HarrySent from my iPhone___ This List is provided by

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Harry Hallgring
Jonathan, The tape is not as wide as the bed, leaving a void for sealant which does fill any irregularities. Harry Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Indigo wrote: > Re. the tape. I would be concerned that the gap between the window pane and > the glass-fiber frame is not of c

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Indigo
Re. the tape. I would be concerned that the gap between the window pane and the glass-fiber frame is not of consistent depth. The adhesive will built up where it needs to and fill the voids. Tape would not do that. Jonathan Indigo 35-III Southport CT _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Firewater
I would second Bob's comments. I used buytl tape on aluminum framed windows on the Catalina I used to own and would never use anything else in that type of application. However, the reason it works so well is that it is not adhesive, so you can get the windows off again to adjust the seal if n

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Harry Hallgring
I used the 3M double sided tape and Sika 295 on Mirage with excellent results. Be sure to scuff and prime both surfaces...you'll never get it off! The tape acts as a clamp and spacer to ensure a consistent sealant thickness. pictures to follow... Harry Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at

Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Robert Abbott
Edd: If your windows have frames and are fastened with screws and/or nuts & bolts, butyl tape would work just fine. I have no experience with the 3M tape. If your windows are like mine and sit flush with the cabin top with a curve, I don't think butyl tape won't hold them in place. I repl

Re: Stus-List Hatch for sale - now big winches

2013-03-06 Thread Harry Hallgring
Rick,The shifter is on the base of the winch so the Winchmate would not interfere.  And I agree...lots cheaper than a new winch!!Harry Hallgring MIRAGEOn Mar 02, 2013, at 09:44 AM, Rick Brass wrote:Yup, I am adding the Winchmate conversion kits with spring jaws to my Barient 32s. At $650 a kit it

Stus-List Butyl Tape or 3M Tape on Windows

2013-03-06 Thread Edd Schillay
All, Has anyone tried using Butyl Tape or that high-strength 3M tape to fasten their windows (without drilling holes for screws)? I just spoke with a 3M rep, who says their 5952 tape would do the job very well. (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Produc

Re: Stus-List Enterprise Crew -- Charity Event

2013-03-06 Thread Colin Kilgour
Is this sailing or C&C-related? I'm sure it's a great cause, but we can't start using this forum for fundraising. Cheers Colin On 3/4/13, Edd Schillay wrote: > All, > > One of my crew is raising funds to go towards children's cancer > research. > > Please see: > http://ncc1701a.b