Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Rick Brass
I stand corrected. I was thinking about the Northstar speed log on my boat, which contains the temperature sensor. My Garmin plotter/sounder also shows temperature (not reliably, since the transducer is on the inside of the hull), so on my Garmin the thermister is in the depth transducer. Not

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Rick Brass
Charlie; An earlier post containing a quote from a prop manufacturer who pointed out that, contrary to popular misconception, a 2 blade prop will develop more thrust than a comparable diameter 3 blade prop. That’s because as a prop rotates, each of the blades creates an area of turbulence be

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Rick Brass
George, I'd bet all the money that I have in my pocket right now that your prop is over pitched. Too much pitch causes excessive torque load, and that's why your engine won't reach rated RPM. A proper pitch will let the engine spin up to max RPM when the boat is making hull speed. Too little pi

Re: Stus-List Folding versus fixed prop

2014-01-14 Thread Rich Knowles
100% support that. Prop walk: A single screw boater's best friend! Rich > On Jan 14, 2014, at 20:29, "j...@svpaws.net" wrote: > > "Much less prop walk in reverse" > > Not sure that's a good thing. > > John > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 14, 2014, at 7:24 PM, "Bob Hickson" wrote: >>

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Fred Hazzard
Not sure if this helps, but a thermistor for an Airmar transducer should have about 15,000 ohms. Recently, I installed new Raymarine I-70 instruments. I could not get the speedo to work. I tested my transducer and another that a lister gave me. Neither transducer would work because the thermist

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Curtis
The speed transducer is caput... On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 8:22 AM, Rick Brass wrote: > First post snagged because it was too big. Forgot to delete the string of > previous posts. > > > > *From:* Rick Brass [mailto:rickbr...@earthlink.net] > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:17 AM > *To:* 'cnc-

Re: Stus-List Inside hull numbers

2014-01-14 Thread Bill Bina
I found one molded in the pan when I lift up the hinged port side settee. Bill Bina On 1/14/2014 7:45 PM, Jake Brodersen wrote: Ken,   It’s nice to hear that someone else has

Re: Stus-List Off - topic note to Graham

2014-01-14 Thread Martin DeYoung
Graham, I can recommend the tarp material sold by Kover Klamps as being able to stand up to significant winds. The molded Klamps work well to distribute the tie-down stress. Calypso's winter deck project cover has not seen 70 knots but is on its second season with several exposures to 40+. Ma

Re: Stus-List Off - topic note to Graham

2014-01-14 Thread Graham Collins
Hi Mark Yep, was down there after work today and tried to address it, but that tarp is toast I fear. And only mid January! Who the heck ordered the 70 knot winds?!?!?! Thanks for the note. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2014-01-14 8:14 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar wrote: Graham, No

Re: Stus-List Rigging Inspector - Toronto

2014-01-14 Thread Graham Collins
Umm... I'm going to have to save my dimes for a while... maybe not next summer... Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2014-01-14 7:30 PM, dwight wrote: She is a dandy, no doubt about that, pretty and very well laid out, looks like she's got good speed potential too...will yours b

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Jake Brodersen
The USAF issued us the MB-4. Pretty much the same thing. Can you believe I had to turn it in when I changed jobs??? I got to keep the cool analog Nav watch though. Still works after 35 years. I even used it to start a couple of races last year. Although Santa brought me a new Citizen Promaste

Re: Stus-List Inside hull numbers

2014-01-14 Thread Jake Brodersen
Ken, It's nice to hear that someone else has a similar marking. I don't want to be the odd ball here. Jake From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 5:29 AM To: cnc-list Subject: Re: Stus-List Inside hull numbers I

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Charles Nelson
Not sure if they still sell the Auto-prop but, at the time(about 2 years ago), they were the US/North American rep for Gori. Never had a fixed prop but could the noise be from cavitation? Charlie Nelson Water Phantom Sent from my iPad > On Jan 14, 2014, at 5:21 PM, "dwight" wrote: > > Charlie

Re: Stus-List Folding versus fixed prop

2014-01-14 Thread j...@svpaws.net
"Much less prop walk in reverse" Not sure that's a good thing. John Sent from my iPad > On Jan 14, 2014, at 7:24 PM, "Bob Hickson" wrote: > > When I bought my 29 mk 2 in 2012 it had the original fixed 2 blade prop on it. > Performed well when motoring > HORRIBLE prop walk in reverse > Lots o

Stus-List Folding versus fixed prop

2014-01-14 Thread Bob Hickson
When I bought my 29 mk 2 in 2012 it had the original fixed 2 blade prop on it. Performed well when motoring HORRIBLE prop walk in reverse Lots of drag (read slow) when sailing. In the spring of 2013, I installed a feathering, three blade, used CDI prop that I bought from a former 29 -2 owner

Stus-List Off - topic note to Graham

2014-01-14 Thread Dr. Mark Bodnar
Graham, Not sure if you've been down to the Yacht Club since the wind storm on Sat.  I stopped by today to check on my boat and cover.  Mine looks fine (buried back in with the herd of boats) - but your tarp looks a little shredded with an opening about 8 f

Re: Stus-List the past still handy...electronics

2014-01-14 Thread Frederick G Street
Jimmy — do the B&G RDFs look like this?If you’re looking to send one to a good home, let me know — thanks! Fred Street -- MinneapolisS/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^( On Jan 14, 2014, at 5:25 PM, Jimmy Kelly wrote:as martin de young s

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Bill Coleman
I figured you were toying with me, but not to the point of ignoring such a taunt. These are the average PHRF numbers, and I think the 40 has a little more windage . The C&C 39 next to me repowered around 10 years ago with a 27 HP Yanmar, and they did say that it was underpowered. They went

Stus-List propellers...engine size cnc 40

2014-01-14 Thread Jimmy Kelly
engine size on cnc 40 can be as low as 30 hp on new universal diesels with their higher torque..as to prop revs 3200 would sound about right..prop needs to be repitched..if going with folder a used 2 blade martec folder is a very reasonable option ...contact martec as to pitch...they can do

Re: Stus-List rigger

2014-01-14 Thread Will Harris
I was glad to see that a few people already recommended Rob. He is one of the really good guys in the industry, and he knows his s&%t too. He is a hard-core C&C guy, if you need old C&C parts, he either has them, knows where to get them, or they don't exist! -- Will Harris Waterline Systems

Re: Stus-List Rigging Inspector - Toronto

2014-01-14 Thread dwight
She is a dandy, no doubt about that, pretty and very well laid out, looks like she's got good speed potential too.will yours be in Halifax by summer, I would like to see up close _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Graham Collins Sent: January 14, 2014

Stus-List the past still handy...electronics

2014-01-14 Thread Jimmy Kelly
as martin de young says when offshore, older dated gear still handy ..still have B&G rdf...with hand bering compass,still usable to home in on high wattage radio stations when required...have two units if anyone wants one for museum collection.the heath kit rdf..really takes you back be

Re: Stus-List Rigging Inspector - Toronto

2014-01-14 Thread Graham Collins
When you come in the doors of the main hall he is on the far side, against the wall, near the right side corner. If you do the tour of keelboats he is a bit left of that. I want a Blue Jacket 40, that is a sweet ride! Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2014-01-14 4:50 PM, Stevan P

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Jim Watts
George, it sounds like you have the TM/DK version. Like this one... http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1981/C%26c-40-2-TM-DK-2627915/Victoria/Canada#.UtW7tLTcC3A Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 January 2014 14:04, George Cone wrote: > The HIN- is ZCC40129M81H, so I as

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread dwight
Charlie My Auto prop came from AB Marine…Do they still sell Autoprop and if so would you be able to check the price for an H5 now. Any fixed blade prop will create more drag than a folding or feathering prop. Most of us don’t like drag on our sailboats, I think a large percentage of sailo

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Andrew Burton
You're right, Rob, I was giving Bill a little dig because I like his boat so much that mine may be getting jealous. I wouldn't mind a few more horses to help me along at times. In 1980, I sailed on a 40 that had a VW Pathfinder diesel in it. We could motor pretty quickly, but boy was that thing

Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Robert Abbott
Andy: I would be sticking my neck out here but I believe most of the C&C's built were under powered because they are all, first and foremost, sailboats. That said, a few more HP couldn't hurt. My boat is under powered (2GMF) (HP not close to HP per 32 feet) if I had to motor into a good win

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread George Cone
The HIN- is ZCC40129M81H, so I assume that means #129, the present prop is a 2 blade fixed, I also have a question for you on main sail dimensions, is there only one P=46.5 or is it possible to be longer, I am considering a new main as it looks like the main is an original. I am also led to believe

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Andrew Burton
I forgot to mention that I am very happy with my two bladed Max Prop. Not sure what size it is, but the guys at PYI will know. Bill, I think the reason the 40 gets away with such a small engine is that it sails so well. Lesser boats may need the extra horsepower... :) Andy C&C 40 Peregrine And

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread cenelson
I strongly support what Bill and Andy said about a possible different prop. One other important consideration for a two bladed prop is the amount of space between the prop tip and the hull. Most 2 bladed props will be larger in diameter than a 3 blade to make up for the lack of surface area in

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Bill Coleman
That sounds woefully underpowered. That boat should have a 37 - 40 HP engine in it. Anyways. Which might explain why it won't develop full RPM's Also need to know what your reduction is. Then, after everyone chips in and ballparks a prop size & pitch, you will still need to get the recommendat

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Curtis
Right now I'm thinking I will sail with the Depth and the wind "True / App" and the speed paddle if I can get it to work and then the new Garmin Echo50s and leave it a lone for a while. I will go tonight and hookup the flux gate and the wind and take a new look at the (+) (-) on the GPS and the Aut

Re: Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread Andrew Burton
mine is 1 1/8" Your engine should go to full rated RPM in gear. If it doesn't, then your prop may be overpitched or your tach may not be right or you have a problem with the engine. In my 1981 I have a Yanmar 3QM not the 3HM. What hull number is your boat? Mine is 143. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Tu

Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Robert Abbott
Curtis: You have had lots of advice...here's my take...even though I have a GPS chartplotter and a handheld GPS, I would not be without my old Signet speed instrument. Simply to say, I just like it as it read 2 digits after the decimal point in big digital numbers in the cockpit.and it is

Stus-List folding prop for C&C 40

2014-01-14 Thread George Cone
I am considering adding a folding prop for the boat and wanted to know if anyone had information on the recommended size of the propeller and what the size of the shaft might be. The boat is a 1981 with the 27 hp - yanmar 3HM- the engine is rated for 3200 rpm, but normally will only go to 2600rpm.

Re: Stus-List Rigging Inspector - Toronto

2014-01-14 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Very timely recommendation Paul! Thank you. I'm going today after work! Hopefully I can find him! Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Paul Fountain wrote: > Steve, > > > > If you are at the boat show talk to Rob MacLachlan at South Shore Yachts > – either he can do it

Re: Stus-List Prop Question

2014-01-14 Thread Paul Fountain
We love ours – added ½ knot in light air From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of sam.c.sal...@gmail.com Sent: January 14, 2014 12:27 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Prop Question I just paid $1,145 for a 15x9R Flexofold. sam :-) Fr

Re: Stus-List Rigging Inspector - Toronto

2014-01-14 Thread Paul Fountain
Steve, If you are at the boat show talk to Rob MacLachlan at South Shore Yachts - either he can do it or will know who can - Knows C&C well as he started there. Web Site is here ... http://southshoreyachts.com/ He's done work for me before. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-li

Stus-List Rigging Inspector - Toronto

2014-01-14 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Hi All. I'm looking for recommendations on a good rigger that can come out to my boat and inspect the rig. Mast is down so now's the time. Should I be concerned with riggers selling me things I don't need? Any recommendations for a rigger in the Toronto area? Thanks, Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread dwight
I like this calculator http://www.sailingcourse.com/keelboat/true_wind_calculator.htm and I like this on the physics of sailing http://www.physics.unsw.edu.au/~jw/sailing.html _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick G Street Sent

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Frederick G Street
Hmmm… my Telex version must be around somewhere... Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Jan 14, 2014, at 12:59 PM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E6B > > It isn’t intended for this use, but I think it wou

Re: Stus-List Redundant instrumentation / tools

2014-01-14 Thread Martin DeYoung
>>... found none of the boats electronics working.<< I still carry a lead line, paper charts, battery operated GPS and VHF, and a sextant if going offshore. I rarely carry my very old school Walker Taffrail Log but I have been looking for a 70's Heathkit RDF to add to my old boat stuff museum.

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E6B It isn't intended for this use, but I think it would work for it. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 12:51 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List FW: Autohe

Re: Stus-List Redundent instrumentation / tools

2014-01-14 Thread Curtis
I love the fact that I will have some back up;s to back ups. Plus paper charts and hand held Garmin 76 It gives me comfort to know that when done with this process I will now all of my equipment. Before i sail. On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Hoyt, Mike wrote: > I second that. > > We left a

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread dwight
What I E-6b _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe Sent: January 14, 2014 1:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS E-6B can do it very easy :-) Joe Della Barba

Re: Stus-List Prop Question

2014-01-14 Thread Ed Levert
>From FlexFold web site regarding 2 vs 3 blades. Choice between fixed, folding, >feathering is your choice. What propeller to choose? That depends on what sailing boat you got, the engine and not least - your priorities! A 2-blade propeller is more efficient than a 3-blade. Surprised? Well, mos

Re: Stus-List Prop Question

2014-01-14 Thread sam . c . salter
I just paid $1,145 for a 15x9R Flexofold. 

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Leslie Paal
the speed sensor (paddle wheel type) will not show continuity with a multimeter. It will send pulses when powered up and spinning. You need something more sophisticated to see it. Leslie C&C32 1983 On Tue, 1/14/14, Curtis wrote: Subject: Re: Stu

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
E-6B can do it very easy :) Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 12:21 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS Well its easy for me, I did high sch

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread dwight
Well its easy for me, I did high school and several physics course at university.not so easy for commerce grads or many others maybe _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic Sent: January 14, 2014 1:16 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Marek Dziedzic
If you understand adding and subtracting vectors (true wind, boat speed, potentially current and drift), there is nothing simpler. Marek -- Message: 6 Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:58:06 -0500 From: Josh Muckley To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List FW: Autoh

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Josh Muckley
Your true wind and apparent wind SHOULD be MATCHED with no boat speed and will only ever be different by as much as boat speed. Most visible close hulled or dead down. Broad reaching you probably won't see too much. You probably just didn't compare when the two wind speeds at the right time. Jus

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Michael Brown
Covering a few things on the same topic. 1) ST50 Speed System ( Z095 & Z092 ) Wire colour code: Screen - 0 volts - ground Red - 5 volts - power Green  - 0 to 5 volt log pulse measured from green to screen, from speed sensor Yellow - Temperature 1 Blue    - Temperature 2 Power up the equipme

Re: Stus-List Prop Question

2014-01-14 Thread Gary Nylander
Chuck, you missed one other option, a two bladed geared folding prop, like the Flex-o-fold or Gori. With the Flex, you get a little less sailing performance (it only folds to a width of about an inch but the hub is that large, so this may be a non-issue) but it has blades with more curve than a

Stus-List Redundent instrumentation / tools

2014-01-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike
I second that. We left a dock last August for a short trip across a very large Bay at 6AM. Just befire leaving found none of the boats electronics working. Chart Plotter, Speedo, Depth all blank. We had a 30 NM crossing in an area I had seldom sailed. Was overcast and 15-20 knots (behind us tha

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread OldSteveH
It's concerning to know there are boaters out there on the water (not you Steve - I mean your friends and others) who do not realize the importance of having backup instrumentation, and alternate means of navigating. Imagine being out in fog (or darkness), losing ones GPS and having no speed or dep

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Yes - you need to know both for the full picture. This applies to airplanes too. If I am doing 100 knots airspeed at 3,000 feet and 100 knots at 1,000 feet I can't pick an altitude. With the GPS speed I can tell which altitude has the best tailwind or least headwind. With the GPS and speed thro

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Curtis
That helps . I can understand why it is needed. it would be a great help to me . I do sail in the Beaufort / Broad / Morgan rivers more than anywhere else. I have to fight 7 to 9 foot tidal changes. I mentioned in a another post that I have been sailing real hard and doing real good with the water

Re: Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Curtis
*"As far as water temp goes, there is a thermister in the sensor that changes resistance in response to temperature change, but it would probably only show a very few ohms of resistance and might look like normal continuity unless you have a very sensitive meter."* I thought the temp was part of t

Re: Stus-List Solar panel wiring

2014-01-14 Thread Marek Dziedzic
On my panels I used the Weather Pack connectors (Delphi?). They are better in my opinion, because they have a seal protecting the contacts (as opposed to the Cole Hersee, which is a classic trailer connector). Probably either would do, as the trailer connectors operate in somewhat harsh environm

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Stevan Plavsa
I went through a lot of trouble to install an ST40 speed instrument (and a depth one) on my boat last year. My friends were all "forget about that, use a GPS". I figured it would be useful when trimming the sails, instant feedback. I'm happy to hear others have the same perspective. Steve Suhana,

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Also note that if you sit near the fluxgate with a cellphone (magnetic speaker) and a cell phone holder with a magnetic flap the boat will likely not go straight at all! Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 20

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Rich Knowles
Makes life interesting:) Rich On Jan 14, 2014, at 10:20 AM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: If you go right in the very center of the Bay Bridge main span sometimes the steel cancels out. If you miss by a foot the autopilot will turn hard at the bridge. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mail

Re: Stus-List paddle wheel

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
Current and tide should have ZERO effect on a knotmeter unless you are moored or anchored. I have seen 5 knots at anchor in New England. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:21 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.

Re: Stus-List troubleshooting Airmar speed transducer

2014-01-14 Thread Rich Knowles
Also: ST60 Speed transducer connections: Red 12V_SPD Approximately 11.2V DC out Green SPD With transducer attached, spinning paddle-wheel produces pulses approximately 11.2V DC in amplitude at 5.5Hz/Knot. Screen OV OV White TEMP With transducer attached, voltage here is dependant on temperature.

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
SOG (akak GPS speed, aka speed over ground) is useful to tell you how long it will take to get to your destination. Speed through the water is what you want for sail trim or checking engine performance. If I let the main out 12 inches while sailing back from the side of the river to the center w

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Josh Muckley
would NOT see changes when spinning it. On Jan 14, 2014 9:18 AM, "Josh Muckley" wrote: > > Oh yeah, I believe your speed wheel uses what is called a hall-effect transistor. It simply conducts momentarily in the presence of a magnetic field. So 0 ohms is correct. You probably would even see any

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Della Barba, Joe
If you go right in the very center of the Bay Bridge main span sometimes the steel cancels out. If you miss by a foot the autopilot will turn hard at the bridge. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014

Re: Stus-List Solar panel wiring

2014-01-14 Thread Marek Dziedzic
This is how I run mine. I routed the cable from the batteries to one of storage lockers and the cable comes out under the lid and then it goes along the bimini support. You may want to put some chafe protection around the cable at the point where it passes under the lid. I think that the connec

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Josh Muckley
Oh yeah, I believe your speed wheel uses what is called a hall-effect transistor. It simply conducts momentarily in the presence of a magnetic field. So 0 ohms is correct. You probably would even see any change when you spin the wheel. The instrument just counts "clicks". Josh On Jan 14, 2014

Re: Stus-List troubleshooting Airmar speed transducer

2014-01-14 Thread Chuck S
Curtis, Found this neat description when I googled, "troubleshooting airmar speed transducer" http://faq.airmar.com/index.php?sid=846053&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=1&id=39&artlang=en Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ___ This List

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Josh Muckley
Boat speed is very helpful for innumerable reasons. The speed wheel shows speed through the water. The GPS shows speed over ground. If you take the differance then you can see the speed of the current. The wind instrument uses boat speed to calculate apparent wind speed and angle which is more

Stus-List FW: Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Rick Brass
First post snagged because it was too big. Forgot to delete the string of previous posts. From: Rick Brass [mailto:rickbr...@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:17 AM To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' Subject: RE: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS Curtis;

Stus-List paddle wheel

2014-01-14 Thread dwight
Rich As the paddle wheel spins it generates an induced pulsed current, correct? the rate of pulse is related to how fast it spins and that can be related to boat speed.currents or tidal flow affect this but still I value my meter highly as I adjust sail trim.it gives a fast response compared to

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Rich Knowles
Curtis, your ohm meter likely wont show anything. Plug it into the instrument to test it. Rich > On Jan 14, 2014, at 8:31, Curtis wrote: > > I worked with the paddle wheel last night ad was able to clean it. It now > spins freely but shows however it still has no activity on the ohms meter.

Re: Stus-List Autohelm St4000 how it should work with the GPS

2014-01-14 Thread Curtis
I worked with the paddle wheel last night ad was able to clean it. It now spins freely but shows however it still has no activity on the ohms meter. All that being said, how much does this speed help you anyway? I mean it will tell me how fast the river is passing under my boat but not if I’m maki

Re: Stus-List Prop Question

2014-01-14 Thread j...@svpaws.net
As you saw in the other posts, your friend is right about propulsion, optimistic about the drag and very good at spending your money! You'll have to set your own priorities. For sailing on that part of the bay/river, I don't know that I'd make it my top priority. If everything else on the bo

Re: Stus-List Inside hull numbers

2014-01-14 Thread Ken Heaton
I realise I have a different model of C&C but that is where the hidden number is on mine, perhaps they were consistent in their location? You have to unscrew and remove the wooden top off the dinette bench to see it. The number is moulded into the top edge of the support for the bench up against