Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

Although I hate to mention it, I have seen people having a huge amount of trouble with weather helm because their boom was held on center by a backstay-mounted topping lift, amongst other things. To the original poster: I don't mean to sound out of line here, but have you had an experienced sailor

Re: Stus-List FW: vacation

Hi Fred, That sound really good. I recently spent an evening presentation with the local Blue Water Carousing associasses regarding a trip back, up coast. The couple took the time and harbour-hopped back to B.C. inna 37' Ericson or something like that. I know from racing on a C&C 45 that go

Stus-List Winterizing Touche'

Although I don't have a set procedure for winterizing Touche', here are some of the things I do: Check the expiration date on the sunscreen.  If it will expire before spring, I remove it from the boat Switch the air conditioner from "Cool" to "Heat" Check expiration dates on mixers.  If close to

Re: Stus-List Winterizing - was oil - now raw water vs. fresh water

Niall; Whether you need to bring your Yanmar engine up to temperature before putting in antifreeze depends on whether the engine is raw water cooled or fresh water cooled. In a raw water cooled engine, water from outside of the boat (raw water) is pumped through the engine block and cylinde

Re: Stus-List Hull numbers for other 35 MkII boats Another serial no.found

Alex Including yours and mine, I have six 35 MKII's on the list so far _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alex Giannelia Sent: November 29, 2013 5:52 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Hull numbers for other 35 MkII boats Another seria

Stus-List Hull numbers for other 35 MkII boats Another serial no. found

Today, I saw CCY352970674 in Whitby Ontario, Canada So, what is the known list up to in this group? I think it would be a neat thing on the WEB site. Cheers! Alex __ Alexander M. Giannelia, B.A.A. President THE AIRBORNE SENSING CORPORATION 912-555 Richmond Street Wes

Re: Stus-List Winterizing - putting oil in the intake

Is it freshwater or raw water cooled. (Has it got a heat exchanger? )sam :-)

Re: Stus-List Winterizing - putting oil in the intake

Hi Rick, Thank you for that helpful article. I have a question for you. Really, I should be able to figure the answer out based on all of the back and forth on winterizing. Anyway, here is the question. My engine is a 35 HP Yanmar. I live in Nova Scotia where the winters are relatively mild by Cana

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

Good point about sails changing the feel, Gary. A blown out main or jib, with the max draft at the battens will move the apparent center of effort way aft. On the other hand, my crew is so tough, they don't even know how to reef! Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

I'm with Curtis on this one. I seldom reef because we are mostly in light air. I drop from the 155 to the 140 when there are full whitecaps (15?) and then reef at about 20. Don't have a second reef, so if it is blowing harder than low 20's, I go to the working jib. My working jib is probably o

Stus-List Vacation Report?

But Fred, That's not enough info! Didn't you do the Ha Ha? Did you do a blog or have a trip report? Come on tell us. . . Stu: I am back from by cruise. Please restore me to the list. Thanks Fred Hazzard S/V Fury Portland, Or -- ___ This

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

Maybe not too much of a mystery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Mystery_Oil The product is composed of 74 percent mineral oil, 25 percent stoddard solvent, and 1 percent lard. Mineral oil - ie unscented baby oil, thickened as Vaseline Stoddard solvent - paint thinner Lard - rendered pork

Re: Stus-List Winterizing - putting oil in the intake

Thanks Rick, better stated than mine. Nice to also get some insight about fogging a diesel. On Nov 29, 2013 12:13 PM, "Rick Brass" wrote: > Since your reply is to Joshes comment about getting water into an engine > by cranking it too long, I presume that is what your friend did. > > > > There ar

Re: Stus-List Winterizing - putting oil in the intake

Since your reply is to Joshes comment about getting water into an engine by cranking it too long, I presume that is what your friend did. There are two typical was for water intrusion to seize a diesel engine: Corrosion - Normally the flow of compressed vapor in the cylinders will keep wat

Re: Stus-List Autohelm Auto pilot

True statement. Rich > On Nov 29, 2013, at 12:27, Jim Watts wrote: > > I believe that any brain will drive your system, even non-Raymarine ones, and > the new brain boxes are much smarter than the old ones. I'm sure the experts > will chime in...Fred, Rich? > > >> On 29 November 2013 08:25

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

Not to get nit picky but even though many power steering applications call for PS or ATF, the two are not the same. On Nov 29, 2013 11:36 AM, "Joel Aronson" wrote: > Power steering fluid is ATF! I ended up strripping the screw head when I > tried to remove the stainless screw, but was able to us

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

The machine shop could not remove the broken screws either. Had to over drill and go with h-coil inserts. Joel Aronson wrote: > Power steering fluid is ATF! I ended up strripping the screw head when I > tried to remove the stainless screw, but was able to use a screw extractor. > Cheaper

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

Power steering fluid is ATF! I ended up strripping the screw head when I tried to remove the stainless screw, but was able to use a screw extractor. Cheaper than the machine shop! Joel 35/3 annapolis On Friday, November 29, 2013, Jim Watts wrote: > It's supposed to be ATF and not power steerin

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

I might be better that the generator simply wouldn't turn over. If it is hydrolocked (cylidars full of water) it is possible to crack the block. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk On Nov 29, 2013 10:09 AM, "Steve Thomas" wrote: > A friend of mine managed to seize the engine in an almost unused diesel >

Re: Stus-List Autohelm Auto pilot

I believe that any brain will drive your system, even non-Raymarine ones, and the new brain boxes are much smarter than the old ones. I'm sure the experts will chime in...Fred, Rich? On 29 November 2013 08:25, Fred Hazzard wrote: > One of the casualties on my recent cruise to Mexico is the brai

Re: Stus-List Autohelm Auto pilot

Fred. I have an Autohelm 6000 and it is still working fine. There are a couple of spare connections which I suspect were for a hard wired remote. If you come upon a source for older Autohelm equipment I'd appreciate hearing too; having the remote would be handy.. Thanks From: CnC-List [mailto:c

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

It's supposed to be ATF and not power steering fluid, not that it's going to make a huge difference. However, in some cases, like the aluminum bloom that accompanies uninsulated SS fastenings, *nothing* is going to work. If something is going to work, the ATF/acetone mix is the best bet. On 29 N

Stus-List Autohelm Auto pilot

One of the casualties on my recent cruise to Mexico is the brain for my Autohelm st 6000. It is the 300 series from the mid 90's. So if any of know of system that was removed and a working brain still exist I am in the market. Or if any you know of a company that may have removed a system to

Re: Stus-List FW: vacation

I'd like to hear about the trip! Did you meet up with Wally while there? Richard 1987 33-II Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 Louisville, Kentucky 40220 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Fred Hazzard To: cnc-list Sent: Fri, Nov 29, 2013 11:16 am Subje

Re: Stus-List FW: vacation

Thanks Russ. It is good to be back after spending 6 weeks at sea. The cruise was delivery from Portland, Or to San Diego. About 1100 miles. We then participated with about 130 other boats in the Baja Ha Ha rally to Cabo San Lucas. About 850 miles. We were fortunate enough to win our class.

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

I just tried a 50-50 mix of acetone and power steering fluid on some ss screws that were welded to a piece of aluminum (the latch mechanism for the small overhead ports i'm getting remade thru hammerhead). Did not work, sheared off both screws and had to take it to a machine shop. Bill Bruce LF

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

True. Rich > On Nov 29, 2013, at 11:20, "dwight" wrote: > > And speaking of obsessive??? It’s a good thing sometimes, means you really > care > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert > Abbott > Sent: November 29, 2013 11:14 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.co

Re: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

And speaking of obsessive??? It's a good thing sometimes, means you really care _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: November 29, 2013 11:14 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List ATF and Acetonel Eric: I keep a small co

Re: Stus-List Spring start up

Everything in proportion! Attaboy! Rich > On Nov 29, 2013, at 11:14, "dwight" wrote: > > Guilty here on the count of being obsessive…I got time to spare some days > since retiring > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich > Knowles > Sent: November 29, 2013

Re: Stus-List Spring start up

Guilty here on the count of being obsessive.I got time to spare some days since retiring _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: November 29, 2013 11:00 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Spring start up Interesting.

Stus-List ATF and Acetonel

Eric: I keep a small container of 50%-50% ATF and acetone on hand..it mixes perfectly and does not separate like yours did.not sure what happened to yours! Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/11/29 10:32 AM, Eric Frank wrote: Tim, Someone on this list suggested that

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

A friend of mine managed to seize the engine in an almost unused diesel generator that way. It would not budge either way immediately afterwards, in spite of big wrenches and much grunting. Don't know yet what broke. He filled it with oil and has left it sitting. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII -O

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

Did we change the subject? Marvel Mystery Oil and Penetrating Oil are two entirely different things, I think. you wrote: think I read Automatic transmission fluid mixed with Acetone .. Ahh hear it ishttp://grassrootsmotorsports.com/tech-tips/55/ ___

Re: Stus-List Spring start up

Interesting. Not sure it does more than the spray of fuel oil that each cylinder will get as you turn over the engine. Everything helps, I guess, but it's a bit obsessive from my point of view. Rich > On Nov 29, 2013, at 10:27, dwight veinot wrote: > > Ken > Thanks for the specifics of what

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

I should have clarified that prelubing does not put oil in/on the cylinders it simply pressurizes the oil header and gets it to the bearings. Some of the industrial diesels have nozzels that direct bearing lube oil to the bottom of the cylinders. I believe we all have to rely on splash to lubrica

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

Tim, Someone on this list suggested that when I was having trouble with the rusty bolts on the coupler between Cat's Paw's transmission and prop shaft. It worked very well. But here's a question. The ATF did not mix well with the acetone. I could shake it up and make a suspension, like oil a

Re: Stus-List Spring start up

Ken Thanks for the specifics of what you do...can't hurt anything and probably helps a little as you describe...so I'll give my little gal a bit of wake up juice come spring Best to you Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Ken Rodmell

Stus-List Spring start up

I just want to make it clear that I put about a tablespoonful of lubricating oil into the air intake, not diesel fuel. Then I turn it over 3-4 times without starting. I thought the slightly oilier fuel mix might be beneficial to the dry cylinders for the first couple of strokes. A friend told me h

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

I think I read Automatic transmission fluid mixed with Acetone .. Ahh hear it is http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/tech-tips/55/ Tim > Toronto From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent:

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

You may be onto something Bill. I've read about using ATF to free up seized motorcycle engines. Pour some ATF down each spark plug hole and wait a few days .. rock the bike in gear, etc. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Nov 28, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > as does sears.com marketp

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

Hi Dwight. Your practice is just fine. You have a good reason to run the engine as you motor it over for winter storage. If you don't need to run it, I simply can't see any advantage to running it for any longer than a minute. Global warming etc. That is plenty of time to get the new oil distrib

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

OK Rich, you can knock my practice if you want.I am not an expert but I like to do it that way, it works for me and that way I feel certain that I got new oil where it might help during winter storage. So to be precise are you recommending 1 minute or 2 minutes or ??? _ From: CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

I can't speek for putting diesel in the air intake but the practice of prelubing is one that is supported and performed by most manufacturers of large industrial diesels (locomotive and 4160v generators). Amsoil has some literature regarding the importance of prelube describing how most of the eng

Re: Stus-List Winterizing

Responding to the need to run the engine up to temperature after changing the oil, I cannot see any reasonable need to do that. Running the engine and getting the oil up to temperature before pumping it out of the engine will help remove as much condensation and water that may be in the oil as p