Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII

2013-11-05 Thread ssjohnson
I also installed the Garboard drain plug on my LF38 and consider it one of the best winter time improvements I ever made. My first winter I had solid ice up to the floor from water coming down the mast.I just used a right angle drill, small pilot hole then proper sized hole at the lowest point

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Chuck S
Looked like the mom faired best, but doesn't know how to radio for help. One caption stated they were racing. Nobody bothered to sit in those thick cushioned seats and strap in. Guess those seats are just for show? The video made me realize how often I take people sailing and I am the only qu

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Watts
That was a mom and daughter team in the bikinis, apparently nobody got off lightly. Ouch and double ouch. On 5 November 2013 18:06, Wally Bryant wrote: > Is she a blonde or isn't she... only her hairdresser knows for sure. > > > you wrote: > >> Found this video showing, "what not to do". >> >

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Wally Bryant
Is she a blonde or isn't she... only her hairdresser knows for sure. you wrote: Found this video showing, "what not to do". ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread dwight veinot
Petar I decided this fall to drill a hole for a garboard drain in the bilge of my 35 MKII. She will soon be 40 years and has survived just fine for those years so I struggled to justify drilling that 1/8 diameter hole in the first place but it is done now and enlarged to 3/8 inch for a drain ho

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
It is amusing. I find it interesting that the bridge has apparently been there for 100 years or so and no one has seen fit to lower the road under it. Rich Knowles INDIGO LF38 Halifax, NS. On Nov 5, 2013, at 7:39 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: After about 30 seconds, I couldn’t stop laughing.

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Bill Coleman
After about 30 seconds, I couldn't stop laughing. Bill Coleman C&C 39 animated_favicon1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 6:28 PM To: cnc-list Cnc-List Subject: Re: Stus-List power boat accident video No

Re: Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
No PFD's, nobody seated, no smiles. Accidents never happen... Makes sailing look very serene and safe and a lot more fun. Since we are into accidents, this is not quite as life threatening and a tad off topic, however, entertaining: http://www.prochan.com/embed?f=e53_1351184775 Rich Knowles IN

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Dennis C.
How about a stud finder? Don't use one from a big box store. Get a Franklin Prosensor. It's the ONLY stud finder that's 100% accurate. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2013, at 3:57 PM, Rich Knowles wrote: > > That's about ⅛"? > > Rich > >> On Nov

Stus-List power boat accident video

2013-11-05 Thread Chuck S
Found this video showing, "what not to do". Though I hate to see anyone get hurt, here's an awesome video of what can happen when 7 people push the envelope in a speed boat. Note: no one knows how to operate the boat after the skipper takes a header. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=boat+ac

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
That's about ⅛"? Rich > On Nov 5, 2013, at 17:20, Lee Youngblood wrote: > > Hi Peter, > > As an electrician, we used to use a coat hanger wire to drill a test hole > before drilling a "real one". It might help you figure out where you are > when locating your bit and get you started. . . >

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Lee Youngblood
Hi Peter, As an electrician, we used to use a coat hanger wire to drill a test hole before drilling a "real one". It might help you figure out where you are when locating your bit and get you started. . . 2 cents, Lee Rich, your explanation is great, it makes perfect sense. So I got the

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
Just thinking: if you fix a magnet on the inside, a small compass or magnetic stud finder would pinpoint it from the outside of the hull. Rich > On Nov 5, 2013, at 17:16, "Petar Horvatic" wrote: > > I thinks it’s worth a try. If you’re a junk collector then any of your old > Hard Drives w

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Petar Horvatic
I thinks it’s worth a try. If you’re a junk collector then any of your old Hard Drives will have rare earth magnets in them. Petar From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 3:53 PM To: kenhea...@gmail.com; cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
Ken, you are removing all the mystery and potential for disaster from the exercise:). The glass is pretty thick there, but it's worth a try. Rich > On Nov 5, 2013, at 16:28, Ken Heaton wrote: > > How about two small powerful magnets, one on the inside taped in place and > one on the outside?

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Ken Heaton
How about two small powerful magnets, one on the inside taped in place and one on the outside? The one on the outside will locate the one on the inside pretty easily. Move it around until you find the sweet spot. Look for Rare-Earth Circular Magnets like these: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/p

Re: Stus-List OFF LIST The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
You're in good company:) Rich > On Nov 5, 2013, at 16:00, Jim Watts wrote: > > Oh, that's why I'm grumpy today. I didn't have my morning quart of rum. > > >> On 5 November 2013 11:04, Rich Knowles wrote: >> Canadians are happy no matter where they are. It's the booze. >> >> Rich >> >> >>

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
Peter: you should be able to see where the lead/fibreglass join is on the outside. If you have a sump at all, and I'm sure you do, your drill should emerge at or just above the juncture. If you don't like the ⅛" hole, plug it. No big deal. Rich > On Nov 5, 2013, at 15:55, "Petar Horvatic" w

Re: Stus-List OFF LIST The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Watts
Oh, that's why I'm grumpy today. I didn't have my morning quart of rum. On 5 November 2013 11:04, Rich Knowles wrote: > Canadians are happy no matter where they are. It's the booze. > > Rich > > > > > On Nov 5, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Wally Bryant wrote: > > Big Grins. Yeah, I haven't figured it o

Re: Stus-List Installing a garboard drain plug on 38MkII,

2013-11-05 Thread Petar Horvatic
Rich, your explanation is great, it makes perfect sense. So I got the drainplug, and I went over there last weekend to look at the possible location. I don’t have a lot of confidence that if I drill horizontally sideways, from the lowest point in the bildge, (what I believe you describe as

Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Ronald B. Frerker
Probably loaned to himby his favorite lobbyist! Ron On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 12:53 PM, Jerome Tauber wrote: Oncesaw Kerry at the Friendship Yachts exhibit at the Newport Boat show.   Dealer told me Kerry had a 65 foot Friendship.   Then again, Republicans only have power boats because

Re: Stus-List OFF LIST The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Rich Knowles
Canadians are happy no matter where they are. It's the booze. Rich On Nov 5, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Wally Bryant wrote: Big Grins. Yeah, I haven't figured it out either. I pay an bunch of money every month just so that I won't show a 'lapse of coverage' when I get older. I think if I get hi

Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Jerome Tauber
Once saw Kerry at the Friendship Yachts exhibit at the Newport Boat show. Dealer told me Kerry had a 65 foot Friendship. Then again, Republicans only have power boats because sail boats are too environmentally friendly though I think Cruz has an oil tanker. Jerry -Original Mes

Stus-List Affordable Boat Act (ABA)

2013-11-05 Thread Dennis C.
I tried to get on the ABA website, it was down. Dennis C.___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Navy 44s being auctioned

2013-11-05 Thread Jim Watts
Bidding closed, no bids over reserve price for two boats, Frolic went at just over $45k. On 5 November 2013 07:14, J.P. wrote: > Apparently they are already gone > > > JP > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Aaron > Rouhi > *Sent:* Friday, November 1, 2

Re: Stus-List OFF LIST The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Wally Bryant
Big Grins. Yeah, I haven't figured it out either. I pay an bunch of money every month just so that I won't show a 'lapse of coverage' when I get older. I think if I get hit by a bus I'm covered, but other than that I'm on my own down here. Like all 'boat care' plans, the verbiage is indecip

Re: Stus-List Navy 44s being auctioned

2013-11-05 Thread J.P.
Apparently they are already gone JP From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Rouhi Sent: Friday, November 1, 2013 7:58 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Navy 44s being auctioned 3 Navy 44s are being auctioned on GSA site: http://gsaauctions.

Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
Well, Teddy isn't using his anymore... -- Original Message -- From: Ed Levert To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 14:59:50 + If I ever had the opportunity to come face to face with politicians such as John Kerry

Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread djhaug...@juno.com
Maybe we should shut down the whole coast line unless they de-fund this new affordable boat act -- Original Message -- From: David Risch To: CNC CNC Subject: Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 09:47:21 -0500 "...and unless we pass this act we won't kno

Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Ed Levert
If I ever had the opportunity to come face to face with politicians such as John Kerry or Ted Kennedy, I would take the time to compliment them on their magnificent sailing yachts, then tell them that I only had a lowly 1981 C&C 34, and that I would be certain that with their philosophy of takin

Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread Richard N. Bush
Here to get em' stirred up ... (and its boating related!)...applies to USA only... (Disclaimer, this is intended as humor only and is not intended to be political or offensive to anyone, except maybe Nancy Pelosi) Richard 1987 33-II Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suit

Re: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act

2013-11-05 Thread David Risch
"...and unless we pass this act we won't know what boat we have bought..." David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com From: bushma...@aol.com Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 09:41:37 -0500 Subject: Stus-List The Affordable Boat Act Here to get em' stirred up ... (and its bo

Re: Stus-List Navy 44s being auctioned

2013-11-05 Thread niall buckley
For some reason there is put forward the notion that we are discussing C&C 44's ! The Navy 44's reviewed in Practical Sailor were designed by David Pedrick. Niall C&C 41, Ardea 11. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 10:48 PM, bobmor99 . wrote: > Practical Sailor says... > " ...Designed by David Pedrick, th