Stus-List C&C 33 Mkii 1985 - Bildge/Power

Hello to all.  My first post.    I'm the new owner of a previously well loved C&C 33 mkii 1985.  I'm going through I think the normal new boat challenges/headaches/expenses...but in particular a couple that I'd like some advice on:   1.  Upon cleaning a really smelly,slimy bilge today (salt water

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? (with link this time)

Yes, boat do flex. After two ocean crossing, I dismantled some of the bulkhead I've added to create more storage, because I needed to gain access to the chainplates. All the screws were bent to some extent. But it's not only the boat that flex. When the boat tilt suddenly at the top of the wave,

Re: Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats

It seems that many recommend bringing back the lines to the cockpit for single handling. Well, allow me to trow a little rock in the pound and challenge a bit that idea. I too have single handed a lot and personally, I prefer to have my lines at the mast. I know, it goes against common wisdom and

Re: Stus-List LF38 Autopilot (long again)

Mister Fred wrote: I've got a '79 LF38, hull #009, and currently have a Simrad WP30 wheelpilot on the boat (as does at least one other LF38 owner on this list -- Wal, chime in). Mike - I also have the Simrad WP32 (which supports NMEA input) and have used it heavily it for 8 years. It's a dra

Re: Stus-List calculation of VMG upwind

Awesome, I have no problems with getting out my calculator and doing some cosines while coaching the crew, checking on sail trim, and holding on for dear life to the wheel. I think we are getting a bit overboard on this stuff. If the jib is luffing, you are sailing too high! Or, on my less

Re: Stus-List calculation of VMG upwind

Eric, For simplicity, think of wind relative VMG as the boatspeed through the water multiplied by the cosine of the apparent wind angle.  If you're sailing at 40 degrees to the wind at 6 knots, the wind relative VMG is 6 * 0.766 or 4.6 knots.  That is, you're making 4 knots dead upwind. In th

Re: Stus-List calculation of VMG upwind

I have the Raymarine ST 60 instrumnet package,which measure boatspeed, apparent wind speed, apparent wind angle and true wind angle as well as many other parameters unrelated to the calculation of VMG upwind Check this page to see how VMG upwind is calculated from true wind angle and boat speed.

Re: Stus-List BOLTS IN PEDESTAL

Coat the threads with TefGel.  I haven't had any problem with mine by doing that. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Friday, October 11, 2013 4:58 PM, Chuck S wrote: FWIW The bolts on our pedestal are 1/2" aluminum I believe, 6" long with aluminum washers and nuts.  >The foot

Stus-List calculation of VMG upwind

How is VMG upwind calculated? Earlier on this list, someone made the good point that VMG calculated to a waypoint (from GPS data) is not the best way, and my exploration of Google hits confirm that. One should focus on VMG upwind. But I am struggling to figure out how that is calculated. To g

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? (with link this time)

Calypso was launched as Arieto (January 1971). Arieto was campaigned very hard up and down the US East Coast (SORC, Onion Patch etc.). In the late 70's it was sold to the Great Lakes and raced hard as Phantom then Esta Es. When we (the co-owners) got Calypso to Seattle in 1999 we found the hul

Re: Stus-List BOLTS IN PEDESTAL

FWIW The bolts on our pedestal are 1/2" aluminum I believe, 6" long with aluminum washers and nuts. The foot is far enough from the compass, SS should be fine. The stainless cable is closer to the compass. Just use the biggest bolts that will fit, and add lanacote to keep SS from fusing to the

Stus-List BOLTS IN PEDESTAL

As part of my rebuild, I noticed two things about the pedestal. 1) The existing bolts/screws were ¼ 20 SS 2) EDSON will sell specially coated versions to inhibit galvanic corrosion My question is; Why not use BRONZE to avoid any ferrous influence. I know some SS is non magnetic, b

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? (with link this time)

Ahhh, Brindabella during the infamous Sydney Hobart. Brent D 27-5 lake Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2013, at 4:35 PM, "Dennis C." wrote: > > Oops. Here's the link. Watch the forestay at 00:31. > > > > Denni

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? (with link this time)

Colin -- look familiar? :^) -- Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI On Oct 11, 2013, at 4:35 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > Oops. Here's the link. Watch the forestay at 00:31. > > >

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? (with link this time)

Try this one also. Had one of the best lines in an commercial broadcast quickly after the event. Went something like this. "One Australia - the only thing that goes down faster than a Steinlager." Ed L Briar Patch C&C 34 New Orleans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yau9A7XDHs From: CnC-List [

Stus-List Do sailboats flex? (with link this time)

Oops.  Here's the link.  Watch the forestay at 00:31. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@c

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex?

Link? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 1:40 PM To: CnClist Subject: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? Watch this video at 0:31. We did virtually the same thing in Touche' in the 2012 Gulfport to Pensacola Race. Some

Re: Stus-List Do sailboats flex?

What video? Gary - Original Message - From: Dennis C. To: CnClist Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 4:39 PM Subject: Stus-List Do sailboats flex? Watch this video at 0:31. We did virtually the same thing in Touche' in the 2012 Gulfport to Pensacola Race. Some of the crew

Stus-List Do sailboats flex?

Watch this video at 0:31. We did virtually the same thing in Touche' in the 2012 Gulfport to Pensacola Race.  Some of the crew still talk about launching of the backside of a square wave.  The landing was brutal. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 mandeville, LA ___

Re: Stus-List Annapolis Boat Show

Hey Joel, I just put your cell number in my phone. I'll call you and we'll meetup when the show ends? Maybe at 4 or 5pm. Mariott, unless you have a better idea. I'm open to meeting other listers, if interested. My cell is 609-703-0790 Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ -

Re: Stus-List Annapolis Boat Show

We went yesterday - it was very quiet (VIP day - a way to get more money from the public and let the vendor folks in for free) - many of the vendors were still setting up - drizzle most of the day. Had no problem getting to talk to just about anyone, except the monster cat people, they were all

Re: Stus-List Annapolis Boat Show

Chuck, The rain did not keep the crowds away. The vendors I spoke to were happy with the traffic yesterday and today. I should be around Monday. I'm only about 10 minutes away (plus time to find a parking space!) Joel 202-213-7511 cell On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Chuck S wrote: > I ho

Stus-List Winter Rendevous

As a newbie to this blog I must say that I have really enjoyed the sharing of info and camaraderie. I have heard mention of C&C Rendezvous's and wondered what if anything my be in the works for this winter. I sail out of the Western End of Lake Erie and would love to get together with fellow C

Re: Stus-List Annapolis Boat Show

I hope to get to the Annapolis show Monday, when it's drier, but it will probably be the most crowded due to the rainy stuff going on now. Don't expect to board any boats either, though I love the atmosphere and seeing the different designs. I study all the neat details of the better designs f

Stus-List Winter Rendezvous

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Stus-List Annapolis Boat Show

I spent a couple hours at a very soggy boat show today. There was no sign of the C&C guys, and they were not listed as exhibitors. The C&C 101 is now the Tartan 101. Sailing anarchy has a drawing of a new C&C 30 racer on its home page. Looks like they are going after the Farr 30 crowd. Bought

Re: Stus-List LF38 Autopilot

Hi, Mike -- welcome to the absolute best place for "vintage" C&C info! :^) I've got a '79 LF38, hull #009, and currently have a Simrad WP30 wheelpilot on the boat (as does at least one other LF38 owner on this list -- Wal, chime in). Unfortunately, Simrad's out of the wheelpilot biz, so that

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize.

The “newer” C&Cs come with some nice stuff -- carbon masts, sprits, nice, roomy accommodations belowdecks, e-glass hulls – and now, like the “older” boats, the manufacturer is out of the picture. I have a ’05 110 and have been racing on another 110 for the last five years. Seriously considered a

Re: Stus-List How to limit backwinding the main

You say your sails are "rather old." If your sails are getting older the draft will have moved aft on both the main and genoa, and your genoa may have begun to develop a "hook" in the leech (if the leech has stretched and you've had to tighten the leech line to stop fluttering, this can make the

Stus-List LF38 Autopilot

Hi all,   I'm new to a LF38 this year and would like to know what people are using for an autopilot on this boat.  Mine came with a ST3000 which still works, but it is inconvenient to set up and is easy to trip over and step on during use.   Looking at Raymarine's specs for their SPX-5, the LF38

Re: Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats

On a smaller boat that doesn't have autohelm the other things I would add to Chuck's list are a breastline for quick tie-up in docking, and learning how to heave-to. I often singlehand and the latter has allowed me do many things I forgot to do before setting out, or to use the head, or reef the

Re: Stus-List Advice for sailing shorthanded on C&C 38 or 35

Jim: I second the notes from James Taylor and his 38MKII. I have a 1977 38MKIIC (the C means that it was built in the Bruckman Shop of C&C) but I agree that it is easily handled by two. James mentioned raising the main a potential problem and the first thing I did when I bought this boat in 1997

Stus-List singlehanding bigger boats

FWIW, I enjoy singlehanding my boat but pick my days. The sails are not the biggest challenge. For me, it's always been docking. Docking can be challenging in a crosswind or in strong current, and I learn something everytime I go out. The bow of a sailboat wants to spin downwind as soon as she l

Re: Stus-List 34R hull

Ken, That's interesting. 1 oz chop and 1 oz mat seem ridiculously light. Doesn't say how many layers of each? Was the schedule different for the plus? the XL? FWIW, I'm holding the 4" circle I cut from the deck when I installed solar fans on my 34R. The piece measures 1/32 shy of 1" thick, and