Stus-List C&C 25 mk II batteries

Hi Tommy I have a C&C 25 mk I with one large deep cycle battery in the port locker and a small AGM battery for starting the outboard. We have no power at our dock so I use a small solar panel to charge the large battery. It lasted all summer without an issue but the solar charger was not keeping

Re: Stus-List New C&c 30

With the support cable you can have a longer lighter sprit. On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Greg Arnold wrote: > What is the advantage of a fixed sprit? Cheaper than a retractable? It > sure would run up the slip costs, or is it easily removable? > > > On 11/26/2013 9:38 PM, Joel Aronson wrot

Re: Stus-List New C&c 30

What is the advantage of a fixed sprit?  Cheaper than a retractable?  It sure would run up the slip costs, or is it easily removable? On 11/26/2013 9:38 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: >From sailing anarchy: The new C&C 30 is

Re: Stus-List New C&c 30

And you get to pay for a 40 slip due to the fixed sprit. Joel On Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Jim Watts wrote: > As soon as I sell my ancient barge I'm putting a down payment on one of > those. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Of course, at an asking price of only $189,900 CAD it might take a few > mon

Re: Stus-List New C&c 30

As soon as I sell my ancient barge I'm putting a down payment on one of those. Of course, at an asking price of only $189,900 CAD it might take a few months to move my current ride, but that's the only way I'll be able to afford one of the new barges. Dang, a self-contained head. I just

Stus-List New C&c 30

>From sailing anarchy: The new C&C 30 is pure race boat, complete with a fixed composite sprit to accommodate an asymmetric spinnaker, carbon fiber rig, square top mainsail, Dyneema lifelines, fabricated steel fin keel with lead bulb, top of the line hardware package, and of course, water-tight ha

Re: Stus-List Thanks for the welcome

Acetone makes everything fun. Or at least forgotten. On 26 November 2013 19:50, Paul Baker wrote: > Welcome, is that Mithrandir that's now down at Oak Bay Marina? If so, I > believe we were out on the hard up in Sidney back in the summer together. > I spent a very enjoyable week working with

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Hi Joanne, I don't recall anyone offering the simple solution... take the prop to the local prop shop. They will have a gauge that can read the pitch of your prop. Bear in mind that is only a starting point if you are not replacing in kind. I don't know about the urethane perfect pitch props

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Bill, do you know where the 37s (1981-1985 production) were built? Thanks Richard 1987 33-II Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 Louisville, Kentucky 40220 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Bill Bina To: cnc-list Sent: Tue, Nov 26, 2013 4:00 pm Subject

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

I understand the need to get the temperature up in order to get the old oil out, but why do I need to run it up to temp with the new oil? I have just been turning the engine over for a minute or less to get the oil circulated. (Engine block is still warm- but certainly not up to temp -- Jonat

Re: Stus-List Thanks for the welcome

Welcome, is that Mithrandir that's now down at Oak Bay Marina? If so, I believe we were out on the hard up in Sidney back in the summer together. I spent a very enjoyable week working with copious amounts of acetone and wielding a buffer. Wait, did I say enjoyable? Cheers, Paul Orange Crush

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

I seem to remember they didn't start over at hull 1 with the 35 Mk.2 I think they just continued the numbering sequentially from the last 35 Mk.1 built. Ken H. On 26 November 2013 15:08, Jim Watts wrote: > Lee, it looks like you have hull # 252, Mithrandir is #224. I thought they > were all b

Re: Stus-List Wheel Wraps

Can't help on removing the wheel but boat leather is a good outfit. Have bought several items from them. Covering the wheel is not difficult but takes some force to keep it tight, especially if you go with foam under it. A great winter project. John Sent from my iPad > On Nov 26, 2013, at

Stus-List Wheel Wraps

One of my planned winter projects this year is a leather wrap for the wheel on Firewater. The bare stainless gets a bit cold on both ends of the season around here. This raises a few questions of people who might have done it before. First, does anyone have experience with boatleather.com or

Re: Stus-List Sailing book for a winter's read

That book is a fun read, Chuck: not a long read.sounds about right for dilapidated wooden schooners of yesteryear.maybe even this year _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: November 26, 2013 7:51 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-Li

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

I don't think you should have to reef that soon.what is the rake on your mast _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Rouhi Sent: November 26, 2013 7:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm MK1 is stiff for sure

Stus-List Sailing book for a winter's read

Jack, Your idea to suggest a book is a good one for this list and this time of year. Hopefully others will make suggestions? A sailing book I enjoyed and would recommend is: The Boat Who Wouldn't Float , by Farley Mowat, 1969. A funny story about a guy buying a dilapidated wooden schooner fro

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

MK1 is stiff for sure but I just wish I had less weather helm. I generally reef in anything above 10 knots... Cheers,Aaron R.Admiral Maggie,1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540Annapolis, MD Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:46:07 -0400 From: dwight...@gmail.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List 30 MKI w

Re: Stus-List Bermuda race

She's docked in Back Creek. I have a good friend who is a live-aboard in Liberty Marina. When not too busy, Harness Creek is an awesome place to anchor... Cheers,Aaron R.Admiral Maggie,1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540Annapolis, MD Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:25:37 -0500 From: joel.aron...@gmail.com To: cn

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

I have a 3 blade Campbell Sailer 13" diameter x 7" pitch for 7/8" SAE Std. taper shaft (2QM15 engine) which I'm happy with. I switched from a 2 blade MW prop. I get more RPM, less vibrations, and I can now hit 6+ knots in calm conditions Cheers,Aaron R.Admiral Maggie,1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540Ann

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

That's pretty much backwards, Dwight. Canada was CCY until the Rhode Island plant opened. All Canadian boats after that were ZCC, and all Rhode Island boats were CCY.  ZCC was NEVER used in the U.S. These manufacturers codes are assigned by the government. C&C did

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

For an interesting perspective, read a book called The Boy, Me and the Cat, by Henry Plummer, about a 3,000-mile round trip in 1912-13 in a 24-foot catboat along what is now the Intracoastal. He did a lot of sailing because he didn’t have a choice. Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Br

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

The 30 MKI is just a much stiffer boat than the 30 MKII; see here: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/technical/stability.htm I believe that makes a huge difference in how these 2 very different C&C 30 designs perform going to weather, I believe this definitely has an effect on heel angle and propensity

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Are you playing this on your radio when you sail past the snowbirds? ;^) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6uVl6u93IU Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 5:28 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Josh; At least in the stretch between Norfolk and Beaufort, NC you can sail much of the ICW. I do it all the time, and watch circus parades of snowbirds sailing south most every day. You can't sail everywhere or in all wind conditions, but I'm guessing that you an sail in 30 to 50% of the

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

I will look for it the next time I am down at the yard. On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 4:14 PM, wrote: > Hey Don- we are at Harbour West as well- Modjeska- no one can miss our > bright bright yellow hull! > > Joanne > > Sent from Windows Mail > > *From:* Don Newman > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 26, 20

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Hey Don- we are at Harbour West as well- Modjeska- no one can miss our bright bright yellow hull! Joanne Sent from Windows Mail From: Don Newman Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎November‎ ‎26‎, ‎2013 ‎2‎:‎56‎ ‎PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com You might want to consider a feathering prop is you

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Canadian Built, 30 foot, HIN 675, 81 model with keel laid in month E, which is either December or January. (Model year starts in September, but I think they use A for August as the start of the model year production. I'm sure Bill will tell me if that's wrong. BTW, it seems strange that Lee

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

Around the late 70's and early eighties the 20's and 39's were all getting new, deeper rudders. The swept back keels didn't / don't help. Bill Coleman C&C 39 animated_favicon1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Right,now I remember more: it was just that C&C gave the Rhode Island plant the ZCC desigantion when it opened in 1974 and the NOL plant got CCY, so my 35 MKII, hull 242, which was built in 02/74 got CCY in its serial numeber because it was apparently built a matter of day(s) after the RI palnt ope

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Despite the never-ending confusion over how the numbering system works, no (none) 35's were ever built in Rhode Island. You would need the molds for that, and they were always in Canada. The numbering system really isn't that complicated, but people seem to go crazy trying to figure it out anyw

Re: Stus-List Coinjock RE: Andrew running the ditch south

I also recommend Active Captain – also free – which has on line charts, notes, and updates that are only a few hours old. The charts are also interactive with your chart plotter if you connect the plotter and a wi-fi device. For Garmin plotters, I believe you need Garmin Homeport software and th

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Curtis — I think I went through this before for you (my 30mkI was hull #677), but here goes again: ZCC: C&C built in the Niagara-On-The_Lake, ONT plant 30: it’s a 30mkI 675: hull #675 M: model year format 81: model year 1981 E: built in December Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm Bill Bina On 11/26/2013 3:25 PM, Curtis wrote: ZCC30675M81E What does mine tell ya? ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Jim That was solved earlier, apparently the RI plant was opened in Feb 1974 right in the middle of the 35 MKII production run: I can’t remember who but someone on this list explained that and what was previously the NOL letters became the RI letters in the ser. no. or something like that, so som

Re: Stus-List Installing shaft zincs

I still wack the zincs as Dennis decribed and I use lock tite on the nuts. I use 2 zincs and from early June to early Oct this year both were used up and gone at haul out Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Jim Watts wrote: > Dennis

Re: Stus-List Installing shaft zincs

Tef Gel is even okay to use on the contacts of switch gear relays. It prevents corrosion without creating electrical resistance. I have no idea how that works, but that's what the literature says. It does sound counter-intuitive, but it's perfectly okay. Bill Bina On 11/26/2013 3:18 PM, Jim

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

ZCC30675M81E What does mine tell ya? On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Bill Bina wrote: > C&C in Canada was designated by manufacturer code CCY *U-N-T-I-L* C&C > opened a US factory in Rhode Island. From that moment on, Canadian boats > were designated ZCC, and the U.S. built boats were de

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

C&C in Canada was designated by manufacturer code CCY *U-N-T-I-L* C&C opened a US factory in Rhode Island. From that moment on, Canadian boats were designated ZCC, and the U.S. built boats were designated CCY. When that iteration of the C&C company folded, the CCY designation became available,

Re: Stus-List Installing shaft zincs

Dennis, why would you put an insulating material (Tef Gel) between the two elements that have to have good electrical contact? Seems a little counterintuitive to me. I stopped whacking the zincs with a hammer a few years ago and haven't had any problems with zincs not staying on/bonded. One extra

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Lee, it looks like you have hull # 252, Mithrandir is #224. I thought they were all built in NOL, I don't know why yours would prefix ZCC and theirs CCY...ZCC is C&C @ NOL, CCY references Calder Building Co. in Arizona. I see Dwight has just posted that there were only 147 built, so now I'm not su

Re: Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

C&C built 147 C&C 35 MKII's. Lately there seems to have been a lot of 35 MKII owners showing up on this list. My 35 MKII, Alianna, is an absolute delight in so many ways, pretty to look at, comfortable in heavy seas, fast, responsive, strong, well built...what else can I say. If other 35 MKII ow

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

You might want to consider a feathering prop is you are going to replace it. You can probably get one of those for a couple of year's tuition ;-). BTW I am at Harbour West. Don Newman C&C 44 On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM, wrote: > Paul > > We have a yanmar 2GM20F engine with a 7/8 inch s

Re: Stus-List Cruising guides

It's all good, spend as much time as possible between Halifax and Shelburne, you will love St. Margaret's Bay and Mahone Bay, I know them both very well so contact me if you want. Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:20 PM, Persuasion wrote:

Re: Stus-List Coinjock RE: Andrew running the ditch south

This was 2006. Part of the problem was that channel is so narrow that I remember the GPS position on the laptop showing me smack in the center of the channel yet I was hard in the mud. Either charts are wrong or GPS had 50-100 feet accuracy issue. I guess the waterway guide or active captain

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

I don't think it will ever sail as good as the MKI but there are other advantages Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 2:29 AM, Robert Gallagher wrote: > My 30MKI had the mast raked back and the rigging on the tight side. > Weather helm yes,

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

Chuck Yes warm the oil you want to change out before draining the sump but it is equally important to run the engine up to temp for a while on the new oil Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 11:16 PM, Chuck S wrote: > Yeah Dwight, > I guess

Re: Stus-List Coinjock RE: Andrew running the ditch south

Better yet, Join Active Captain, and get the app that talks to you as you navigate and tells you what to watch out for! Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of henry evans Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:16 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com S

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Paul We have a yanmar 2GM20F engine with a 7/8 inch shaft. we are at the RHYC thanks for the anode advice- After reading Dennis’ comments re installing shaft zincs I am hanging my head in shame! I did not do that right- though I do think there is more of an issue be it our boat or not-

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

My 1980 version (#593) with the Yanmar 2QM15 had a 13.5 x 9 on a 7/8 shaft. It ran easily to well over 3000 rpm (I seem to remember 3600 one time when I was trying to outrun a storm). I thought it could have more pitch. I think my Flex-o-fold is a 14 x 10. Gary - Original Message -

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Joanne, What is the shaft size and which engine do you have? I see you are from Hamilton, we are in Burlington – where do you keep your boat? Perception is at Newport in the summer and 50 Point for the winter . we use a magnesium anode (better protection in fresh water than a normal

Stus-List Go Pro camera

Just saw this on Techbargains.com: *Black Friday Pricing*. Best Buy has the

Stus-List Time for the Hull Number Lesson again

Hi All, Just how many 35-IIs did C&C build in 1974? I know there was something about the different codes but don't remember. Thanks, Lee Lee Youngblood s/v Simplicity in Seattle 1974 C&C 35-II Hull #ZCC352520374 Bill and Gaynor Mithrandir '74 C&C 35 MkII HIN: CCY352241174 -- _

Stus-List Installing shaft zincs

Right or wrong here's how I install shaft zincs on Touche'. 1. Use a good brand of zinc with a copper contact.  I like Camp zincs 2. Use emery cloth to make shaft bright 3. Apply a small amount of TefGel to the copper contact 4. Place zinc on shaft forward of the s

Stus-List Thanks for the welcome

Thanks everyone for your kind words!! I am looking forward to fun, foibles, and frustrations of sailing. I am spending the winter reading books and marine cataloges ( I knew there was a reason I needed to go to work every now and again:-) ). I am working on the electrics ( battery, panel, wire

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Bad shore power wiring and poorly bonded grounds can cause excessive corrosion. Bad electrical systems on neighboring boats could also exacerbate your problems. I think most people follow the practice of unplugging from shore unless absolutely necessary. A top off for the batteries is enough eve

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Joanne — if you’re in fresh water, you shouldn’t need anodes at all. The only reason I have one on my prop shaft is to keep it from backing out of the hull if the coupler comes loose. If you’re seeing that much corrosion in fresh water, there are probably some serious electrical issues in your

Re: Stus-List New 35 Mk II and C&C designs

Ken's comments actually apply to just about every C&C I sailed, I have and still frequently sail with the headsail alone, for the same reason he states; only enough time for a short sail, so I'd rather do that than sit and wait for another day. I believe that is a testament to the designers, an

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Joel the anode had some corrosion but by no means badly. I am going to put on 2 this year. I did question that somehow I got a salt water anode instead of fresh. We have had some problems with the electrical inverter as well this year- seems to have stopped working- I did wonder if the unused

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Sorry I should have said the enging- Yanmar 2GM20F. the shaft is 7/8” Joanne Sent from Windows Mail From: Frederick G Street Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎November‎ ‎26‎, ‎2013 ‎12‎:‎03‎ ‎PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com My former boat, a 1981 30mkI (hull 677) didn’t have either of those engine c

Re: Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

I use one of the larger Pela vacuum extractors.  My opinion, don't buy the smaller one.  At some point you will need the larger size. I keep one of the hand pumps on board along with enough oil and filters to do an oil change underway if need be.  I usually have a couple of gallon water jugs ab

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

My former boat, a 1981 30mkI (hull 677) didn’t have either of those engine choices; it had a Yanmar 2GM20F. As I recall, the shaft was either 7/8” or 1”. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Nov 26, 2013, at 10:47 AM, sam.c.sal...

Re: Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

>From bitter experience: 1. The brass hand pumps get really hot when your oil is warm enough to transfer, are difficult to position in the sump unless you have a helper, and sometimes ooze oil out the end caps. I used to use an oven mitt with mine until I started using a vacuum extractor. 2. The

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Joanne, Just looked in my C&C manual which has original specs for a whole bunch of different C&C’s. My data sheet is dated May 1977: C&C 30: Universal engine - 1:1 transmission - 11” x 7” x 7/8” RH (2 blade fixed) Westerbeke Deisel - 2:1 transmission - 14” x 10” x 1” RH (2 blade fixed) No

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Here's a quick way to measure the pitch: http://propellerhub.com/simple-pitch-measuring.html On 26 November 2013 08:07, Joel Aronson wrote: > Joanne, > > Was there any anode (zinc) left? On the Chesapeake I go through several > in a season. You might consider putting on 2 or having someone d

Re: Stus-List Coinjock RE: Andrew running the ditch south

Peter, One other thought.  Pick up the 2014 Waterway Guide for the ICW.  I and others updated that last spring. Since then, there have been over 500 updates and those can be found on the Waterway Guide web site.  If you follow the guide and read the updates on the web site, you will have the mos

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Joanne, Was there any anode (zinc) left? On the Chesapeake I go through several in a season. You might consider putting on 2 or having someone dive and check during the season. Joel 5/3 Annapolis On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM, Rich Knowles wrote: > Welcome Joanne! > > What is the engine

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Welcome Joanne! What is the engine in your boat and shaft diameter? Rich On Nov 26, 2013, at 11:53 AM, joanne.dowd3...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all I have been watching the list for a while but never contributed until now. Couple years ago we bought a 1980 C&C 30 MKI from the original own

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

It is great hearing all of the encouragement to do the ICW. Honestly I have resisted any inclination simply because of the inability to sail. What are people's thoughts on the merits of sailing vs. those of the ICW? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk On Nov 26, 2013 10:40 AM, "Rick Brass" wrote: > Certa

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

We'll be staying at the Beaufort Docks. I am planning to push on to there if I can get away with it. The weather do look snotty, don't she! Looks like I'm going to have to dig out my Gill body-prophylactics again! I'll give you a call in the morning if that's OK. Andy Andrew Burton 61 W Narrag

Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

Hello all I have been watching the list for a while but never contributed until now. Couple years ago we bought a 1980 C&C 30 MKI from the original owner. wonderful wonderful boat! This was our first boat and things have been a bit daunting at times- but I cant tell you how much the list helps

Re: Stus-List Coinjock RE: Andrew running the ditch south

Hi Peter, Since selling our C&C 29, we have been cruising for five years now on our 42' Hampton trawler.  28,000 miles and much of it on the ICW.  Been past Coinjock 7 times.  With the exception of 4 overnight passages across Florida's Big Bend from Caribelle to Clearwater, not one single mile h

Re: Stus-List New 35 Mk II

Congratulations, Bill and Gaynor. You've acquired a great boat. In my opinion, the 3 C&C 35s epitomize the best of the C&C line each is beautiful and each sails like a witch. Here's hoping you enjoy her for many happy years. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI US

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Certainly. Beaufort is only a bit over an hour drive, and it won't be raining after tomorrow around noonish. Of course, that's if you believe NOAA. Where do you plan to dock/anchor in the Morehead/Beaufort area? If you're in the Pungo River and making 6.7 KT, it will probably take you another 8

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Jon; 7 foot draft is very little problem in the ICW in North Carolina, but 67 ft of air draft would be a killer. The Wilkerson Bridge at the south end of the Alligator River Cut is only 64 feet in normal water (and we have no tides to help here). If the wind is blowing hard from the right d

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

I’m with the “go!” statement. I’ve done the ICW both ways, Georgetown, SC being the southernmost exit point, on everything from 28’ sailboats to a 100’ private motor yacht which had a draft a good bit deeper that 8’ and it’s the expensive bits that hit first and had no difficulties. Dumb luck p

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Jon, we had no problem with height, even at Wilkerson rd bridge, though the VHF antenna tickled the girders. Our reported air draft is under 64'. No way with 67 That's very kind of you, thanks, Curtis. It looks like we will have a nice enough weather window to leave Thursday and make Florida som

Stus-List New 35 Mk II

Hello Bill and Gaynor You may already know this. The 35 Mk II sails beautifully under genoa alone. I often sail Lotus by myself with just the 135 up. Because of this easy handling in a fairly wide wind range, one is encouraged to go out for a short sail more often and it¹s a blessing when you¹re

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

We're in the Alligator -Pungo Canal at the moment and we've had not problems (so far). The trick seems to be to stay on the "magenta line" except at the entrance to the Alligator River. I think 7' would be OK, you tend to be more watchful than someone who draws only 4'. I took 9' down in 1984 an

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Andrew, Did the Valiant have a problem with the bridge height on the ICW. We talked ourselves out of the ICW to bypass rounding Cape Hatteras because of draft (7' wing) and height (67', measured) on a C&C 44. I would have thought the 50' Valiant would have an air draft problem. Jon

Stus-List Coinjock RE: Andrew running the ditch south

I got stuck in the mud one night just passed coinjock pretty bad, no tides there. It was that first left bend. When you make that first left after the stretch of straight waterway at coinjock.Trying to get myself out of the mud not knowing if I’m in the channel or not was not fun. Took an

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Jake; I’ve been up and down much of the ditch from Norfolk to as far south as Port Royal, SC about 12 times over the years. Even with the 6.5 ft draft of Mistress, you should have little trouble. For the most part you will find at least 10-11 feet of depth in the ditch. In many stretches in

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

We went all the way (inside) in a Nauticat 36 motorsailor a couple of years ago. Only had problems in Georgia (except once when turning in to a marina too early - bumped off that one). Sat for 5 hours in the dirt near mark 72 in Georgia - followed the red line on the charter - led us wrong. Draf

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Hey Andy you get to Beaufort SC and need a mooring. I have one in the field in the downtown water frount not being used. I have my boat at the Port Royal landing. I keep it in case of a storm. It is vacant. Send me an e-mail I can meet you out there and show the correct one. Cheers, On 11/26/13, R

Stus-List Fwd: Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

I should note that these pumps simply require inserting the hose in the dipstick tube, pumping up a vacuum which only takes a few strokes, and simply let it do its job. It generally takes about 5 minutes to suck all 6 litres out of the sump of my Yanmar 3QM. The last litre is in the engine and o

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Andrew; I don’t envy you about running the stretch through Currituck Sound and Coinjock In the dark. Lots of shallow and narrow to look out for, even with little or no wind last night. Since you are likely to be taking a pause in Beaufort tonight, would you be interested in getting toget

Re: Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

I just bought the less expensive Jabsco electric pump and pail. A little slow, but got the job done just fine. About $134 online. Harry Mirage ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

Here is the one I use on my 2GM20F it works real well. Its still a bit hard to get all the oil out. It helps to prime the pump. Cheers and good luck http://www.go2marine.com/product/52018F/jabsco-utility-hand-pump-marine-engine-oil-drain-self-priming-brass-piston-type.html On 11/25/13, Kevin D

Re: Stus-List Andrew running the ditch south

Andy, No trouble with 6.5’ draft in the ditch? I’ve often thought of making a run south, but the thought of dodging shallow water the whole way puts me off. I haven’t made it past milepost zero yet. Jake Jake Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton Va cid:D1BF9

Re: Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

Forgot the link. Sorry. http://ca.binnacle.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Pela&osCsid=82ddnsajspqi5qcobhcvq1nn84&search.x=-918&search.y=-142 Rich > On Nov 26, 2013, at 0:06, Kevin Driscoll wrote: > > Could anyone recommend an oil extractor pump that will work / fit the 2GM20F? _

Re: Stus-List Oil Extractor Pump recommendations for Yanmar 2GM20F?

Any one of these that suits the volume you need to extract will work exceptionally well and will fit your motor. Rich > On Nov 26, 2013, at 0:06, Kevin Driscoll wrote: > > Could anyone recommend an oil extractor pump that will work / fit the 2GM20F? __