Blush!!! Incidentally, I did find a great iPad app for doing animations that
will bring you to even more life, if that's possible. Check out:
Animation HD. The free version is good but I'd spring the couple of bucks for
the upgrade.
Rich
> On Jan 25, 2014, at 0:51, Frederick G Street wrote:
And Rich, you're SO hot in your tighty whities... :^)
Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^(
> On Jan 24, 2014, at 3:41 PM, Rich Knowles wrote:
>
> Fred's cute In that red bathing suit. Check this site out:
>
> http://professorjosh.
Hey Dennis,
That's very cool. I was under the impression that parts were not
interchangeable between winches. Is that a myth?
I have 2) SS bearings w a spacer between, in one of my 28's and 3) plastic
bearings in the other. I guess the PO replaced SS bearings on one of the
winches with plasti
Rob,
I have the identical boat and replaced the entire exhaust assembly and
essentially went through all the moves that you did working from behind and
then in front of the engine. The hardest part was the short hose interfacing
the elbow with the muffler and I had a problem removing and reconnect
Go ya one better. I actually have a spare gear case for my Barlow 28's,
cleaned, lubed and ready to go. I pull one off the boat, slap in the spare and
bring the "dirty" one home for maintenance. It then goes back to replace the
other "dirty" one which then becomes the clean spare. The Barlow
I agree. Winches are one of the most neglected pieces of hardware on a
sailboat. I get a lot more work repairing marine heads than I do cleaning and
lubricating winches. A lot of boat owners wait until their winches are
practically seized up before they figure it out.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1
The most important thing is to clean and lubricate often.
-Original Message-
From: Dennis C.
Sent: 24/01/2014 18:03
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Winch grease, Harken or Lewmar?
I usually use the Harken on port winches and the Lewmar on starboard winches.
Or is it
Hi Dwight,
You probably already know this.
I recently learned the trick to do the 28's is to remove the drum to remove
four allen head screws to remove the whole winch from the base.
Brought them home and I work on them where it's warm.
Reading the Barient maintenance article on Stu's website
Joe Della Barba
C&C 35 MK I
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Rob
Yes I am talking about the hose from the muffler to the stern and that is
my next project. I just can't see how I can get all the way to the back of the
boat under the cockpit sole . I think it is just to small for me to wiggle al
the way back there to undo it from the fitting. As for
Alternative to polishing fuel. Here are some ideas:
Swap your old fuel stale diesel for fresh.
When I started to have problems with starting and worried about dirty fuel, I
used the onboard electric fuel pump to pump the fuel out of the tank and into
jerry cans that I gave to the landscaper at
Jake:
Yes, I did remove the mixing elbow and exhaust flange together from the
exhaust manifold..it was the only way to remove the mixing
elbowand then it was challenge to separate the mixing elbow from the
flange on a work benchbut with patience and a little help of a pipe
extensi
Hi Steve,
When I got my boat she didn't have a pulpit. The lifelines terminated
to an inverted "U" shape stanchion arrangement on each side. The side
units are not entirely uncommon, for the day and allowed the jib to
be brought inside the lifelines nicely.
There were bases where the old pulpit
How about Braycote 601. Pretty much inert and lasts for about 30
years. Only downside is the $100/oz ($1600/lb). Used extensively in
Missile and space.
Neil Schiller
1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7
(C&C 35, Mark I)
"Corsair"
Snowy and Cold South Haven, MI
On 1/23/2014 10:19 PM, Chuck S wrote:
Thoug
Gary:
Are you talking about your exhaust hose from the muffler back? If it is
that old, it would be worth changing. Mine was probably original, 1984,
probably 26 years old when it just showed signs of leaking from the
inside out. A little seawater won't matter, but CO would be problematic
Thanks for the message Colin, I agree, going with my racing crew so as for boat
Handling and speed were good.
In that honor I am celibrating my retirement, my 55 th B-day and Honey Moon,
all in one. lol told the new wife thats all I could afford.
cheers
Andy
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 201
Jake
The hose on my boat is just that ribbed stuff like bilge hose bends
ok. probably been there 25-30 yrs.
Gary
Jake Brodersen wrote:
> Rob,
>
> Working wi
Josh,
That's real cute. Most of my tubes harden long before I need to roll and
squeeze them. I took some 5200 back to West, as it had hardened almost
completely before I got to use it. Check the expiration dates.if they
exist.
Jake
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com
Great advice Frank! Your experience of changing the filters off shore is
exactly why I hope to get ahead the issue, in advance of our planned trip
to the San Juan's in July. Sounds like I should increase my inventory of
spare filters beyond the two that I currently carry.
Was this the Starbrite ta
Gary
I've been listening to you guys and my boat has what I think is the
best of both worlds. One of the POs of my boat put a mid-boom arrangement on
Liberty but left the bridge deck track in place so we can now use either one.
When we are on a mooring for a few days I un-clip the bridg
Adding insulation to the top of our icebox made a huge difference (and is
simple and inexpensive). Like Jake, we used to get condensation on the top of
the counter there.
Tim
> On Jan 24, 2014, at 5:23 PM, "Jake Brodersen" wrote:
>
> Dwight,
>
> The foam I added to the top of the ice box h
It seems my aluminum halyard winch at the base of the mast regularly (yearly)
needs to be re-greased much more so than the other S/S winches. Is it me?
Location of winch? Material?
Thanks in advance
David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:36:12 -0800
From: c
I usually use the Harken on port winches and the Lewmar on starboard winches.
Or is it the other way around?
Seriously, they're both good. I think it's more important to not over-apply
the grease than which grease you use. More is not necessarily better when
greasing winches. Excess grease
Back in the day, they used to make something they called "strawberry jam" for
the 12s in the AC.
As near as I can recall, it was 3 parts Lubriplate A, 1 part STP, and 1 part
Marvel Mystery Oil.
Andy
C&C 40
Peregrine
Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett
Newport, RI
USA02840
http://sites.google
Rob,
Working with exhaust hose can be very challenging. When I replaced mine, I
used 90 degree fiberglass elbows. It was far superior to the kinked mess my
boat came with. They are much easier to put together than a long piece of
stiff hose. I usually remove the mixing elbow along with the exh
Chuck,
I use the Lewmar grease. It’s pretty good. Stay away from the West Marine
stuff. It’s horrible. I might try the Harken stuff. Synthetic might help
speed up my tacks. I’ll take any advantage I can get…
Jake
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
Dwight,
The foam I added to the top of the ice box helps prevent condensation on the
counter. I still get some over the lid, which I didn't change. I would
rather drill holes from outside the box, than the inside. They're easily
hidden under the sink, but a little more obvious by the stove.
Kevin,
My fuel tank is very difficult to remove or even look into from the sensor
access. After I “polished” my fuel several times, the first time I was
offshore in rough conditions, I replaced my fuel filter (Racor 500) five times
in 100 miles of engine operation. The only thing that really
Fred's cute In that red bathing suit. Check this site out:
http://professorjosh.com/2013/07/29/xtranormal-is-saying-goodbye-for-now-a-few-alternatives-to-try/
Rich
> On Jan 24, 2014, at 17:15, "Bill Coleman" wrote:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41QWZK9RBCo
>
> I think there is someplace
I'm in...I'll throw a quarter in your tip jar:)
Harry
Sent from my old iPhone
> On Jan 24, 2014, at 13:49, Andrew Burton wrote:
>
> Yes, absolutely. I asked them if I could send this to the list.
> I'm speaking, but not getting paid, so I hope no one here thinks I'm spamming.
>
> Andy
> C&C 4
Holding in BVI anchorages is generally great. Plus, the water is clear so
it's easy to check how you are set. (the only exception is at Great
Harbour JVD and parts of Cane Garden Bay where the bottom is a mix of sand
and rock. I give the former a pass and pick my spot carefully on the
latter)
A
You might take some pictures to get a better idea how much gunk is in there
and then decide if professional help is warranted.
Good luck!
Joel
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Kevin Driscoll wrote:
> All very good questions and answers.
>
> My thoughts are that I am going to do what I can from
All very good questions and answers.
My thoughts are that I am going to do what I can from the access hatch (ie
remove old fuel and what solids I can), change the filter, fill er' up
again (with Stabil added) and call it good. I may buy some star brite, whic
Practical Sailor gave two thumbs up to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41QWZK9RBCo
I think there is someplace where you can make these videos up on line . . .
Fred and Rich will like this one.
Bill Coleman
C&C 39
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Gang, I need opinions and the wisdom of the group.
I have a 1990 34+ and am interested in reworking the original bow pulpit so
that it would be "open" at the front, versus current wrap around design. Think
modern J Boats. Purpose of the upgrade would be to allow tacking an ASYM tack
line f
How are you going to wipe the inside? Get to the corners?
Can you easily remove the tank?
As an old motorcycle guy, I think the best way to clean a tank is to remove it,
throw a handful of gravel in it, shake it a bunch, pour out the gravel and
rinse it.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville,
Yep I saw the cheaper one. I've always found 4200 to be so thick so I was
afraid of going cheap. Have you had any problems with your slipping.
Josh
On Jan 24, 2014 3:42 PM, "Bill" wrote:
> Art supply stores sell a plastic version for much less. Crimps the used
> part of the tube so it doesn't
Art supply stores sell a plastic version for much less. Crimps the used part of
the tube so it doesn't refill if squeezed improperly. Been using one for years.___
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Kevin,
When we cleaned out Calypso's tank it was a combo of a fuel polishing service,
pressure wash with fuel when the polishing equipment was alongside, and hand
wipe down through two access ports.
We did pull out several pieces of debris from the past and completed a visual
inspection throug
Dead algae is heavier than diesel in my experience, so you do want to be
sure to get the sludge out of the bottom. I rinsed my tank in diesel and
sloshed it around, but then again the fuel tank was sitting in my cockpit
(took most of a day to get it there).
And, if yours (like the 30-1) has a stai
Aaron,
If the SOLAS flares are still available for the Bermuda race, I'd like to
take you up on your offer.
Joel
On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Aaron Rouhi wrote:
> I can help with flares if your other source didn't work out.
>
> Cheers,
> Aaron R.
> Admiral Maggie,
> 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540
>
Not sure how that would work unless there is a big access port. I took my tank
home and washed it out with a hose.
You can always get one of the "fuel polisher" trucks to come down and clean it.
Joe Della Barba
C&C 35 MK I
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Kevin
Hey folks,
I am taking on cleaning out my tank tomorrow. There are no problems that I
know of, but since the boat is still new to us, it is on my list of
preventative maintenance tasks.
I admit that I have not had time to dig on web sites to see others
approach, but I am planning on sucking out w
Hey folks,
I am taking on cleaning out my tank tomorrow. There are no problems that I
know of, but since the boat is still new to us, it is on my list of
preventative maintenance tasks.
I admit that I have not had time to dig on web sites to see others
approach, but I am planning on sucking out w
Yes, absolutely. I asked them if I could send this to the list.
I'm speaking, but not getting paid, so I hope no one here thinks I'm spamming.
Andy
C&C 40
Peregrine
Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett
Newport, RI
USA02840
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
+401 965-5260
On
Andy,
This is an open invitation?
Harry
Sent from my old iPhone
> On Jan 24, 2014, at 11:50, Andrew Burton wrote:
>
> Here are the details for the rendezvous to look at the new C&Cs. Note that
> you have to RSVP.
>
> Andy
> C&C 40
> Peregrine
>
> Andrew Burton
> 61 W Narragansett
> Newport,
We were supposed to have one for the first hour, but when they found out I had
sailed a 40 foot trimaran before they decided to forget about it. We almost
took all the ports off the boat too on leaving. The boat was about 20 feet
wide, the pilings were 20 feet and two inches apart, and the ports
Joel,
I saw those too but it seemed like they just rolled up the empty part, this
actually squeezes and pulls in just like an old time clothes wringer.
Josh
On Jan 24, 2014 12:57 PM, "Joel Aronson" wrote:
> They used to sell aluminum "keys" for toothpaste tubes. Did the same
> thing.
>
>
> On
They used to sell aluminum "keys" for toothpaste tubes. Did the same thing.
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Josh Muckley wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> I thought y'all might find this little device useful for sweezing those
> tubes of 4200 and 5200. I haven't recieved mine yet nor will I have a use
When I chartered a third-tier boat out of Miami Beach several years ago to
cross to the Bahamas, the charter company insisted I have a captain along for
the Gulf Stream crossing, as I hadn’t done it before. We left Miami Beach
around midnight; she basically let me do everything. She and I took
I agree with Ed, mooring balls does provide some peace of mind and if it's a
windy night you will need to take shifts to make sure you don't drift.
We will be in BVI's next week and we rented a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 at the
cost of 5,179$ USA for 6 people including cell phone that is provi
Hey guys,
I thought y'all might find this little device useful for sweezing those
tubes of 4200 and 5200. I haven't recieved mine yet nor will I have a use
for some time but I'll let you know how it works.
Industrial Tube Wringer for Painters, Artists, and Craftspeople by Eurotool
http://www.ama
Here are the details for the rendezvous to look at the new C&Cs. Note that you
have to RSVP.
Andy
C&C 40
Peregrine
Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett
Newport, RI
USA02840
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
+401 965-5260
Begin forwarded message:
> From: USWatercraft
> D
Yea that was my next question. I live and sail in Beaufort SC the bottom in
mud and its easy to lock in the anchor, Have not had much practice
anchoring in a sandy bottom? Oh and can I rent gear for scuba? and is it
cheaper to do that than meeting the dive boat? I can bring fins mask. I
would just
In all the anchorages where one is likely to spend the night, unless you are
very adept at picking your way through the mooring field to find that patch of
bottom with good holding and then are confident in setting your anchor so as
not to swing into other boats and not have to worry about dragg
Sounds like a fantastic deal and a great time.
I think you'll find the Jeanneau 36i to be a fun sailing boat. It's
lowest reported PHRF is 87 with a mean of 120.. That is pretty low and on
the fast side of the spectrum for a 36 footer.
It should not disappoint you . Have a lot of Fun :-)
-F
Those are the National Parks moorings... the coloured ones you find at the
Indians, the Baths and such. The white ones are obviously for overnight
use.
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Frederick G Street wrote:
> From the BVI Tourism website:
>
> Please note that in virtually all of the areas
Some charter companies insist that you use balls. Also, some harbors will
TELL you that, but as long as you're not interfering with the moorings you
should be fine. I was in Trellis last November and was told that by the
guy who wanted to collect the mooring fee. When I called bullshit, he went
I went the opposite direction on my 30-1. Moved the traveler from just in front
of the binnacle and between the seats (imagine a traveler which is two feet
long) to the bridgedeck. Yes, it is a pain to get into the cabin when it is
centered, but as soon as we stop sailing, it goes to one side an
From the BVI Tourism website:
Please note that in virtually all of the areas where the National Parks Trust
moorings are found, the areas can encounter rough and unpredictable seas. In
addition, some buoys are in the vicinity of shallow rocks and reefs. The
moorings are, therefore, for DAY USE
Good for you, Joe. All for a good cause!
Gary Nylander
- Original Message -
From: Della Barba, Joe
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 8:57 AM
Subject: Stus-List Datamarine Auction
As you might remember, I picked up a Datamarine system from Gary Nyland
Colin — I was under the impression that mooring balls were a requirement in
many areas of the BVIs frequented by charterers. Not so?
Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^(
On Jan 24, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Colin Kilgour wrote:
> Also, you
If you want to save some dough, you can dinghy over to Village Cay marina
and then easily walk to Bobby's for provisions - although this is more what
a cruiser would do. If you're chartering, time is more important than
money, so you might not want to do that.
Also, you can anchor for free and sa
Once you get on the boat, you won't care. We rented an Jeanneau 50 and
once you get out of the dock, you don't think about the size Until you bring
it back in, and it is blowing 28 and they want you to back it in and you are
towing a dink . . .
We never even put the main up, there is so much wi
I have found that some white lithium grease cakes and hardens with time.I
suppose it would have worked fine had I cleaned and regreased every year.but
sometimes I wait more than 5 years.my Barient 28+ sheet winches and my
secondary sheet winches are getting done this spring before launch.I plan to
Count on $25-30 per night for mooring ball fees payable in cash, $30-50 per
person for meals in restaurants. Food prices in markets is up to double US
costs. Check the cost at the following market sites.
http://www.bobbysmarketplace.com/
http://www.amplehamper.com/
http://www.rtwbvi.com/
Ed
Bri
I have used white lithium successfully for years.
-Original Message-
From: Chuck S
Sent: 23/01/2014 23:20
To: cnc-list CNC boat owners
Subject: Stus-List Winch grease, Harken or Lewmar?
Thought I'd ask the experts, "Which winch grease is better to service my 1989
Barient (aluminum drum)
Don't get too hung up on the sailing issue. You are going to places very close
together and none of the other charter boats go to weather very well either and
they all get around. We did great with a 39 foot cat that basically close
reached at best on each tack. We still passed the Bendy-Twos.
So I have done it! I have broke-down and chartered a sailboat out of
Wickham's Cay II in Tortola at Road Town. The boat is a Jenanneau 36I. I
have some reservations about this boat; I’ve been told that it does not
sail very well to weather? After being spoiled to the C&C 30MK1 and its
great sailing
Not until I get home.
Joe Della Barba
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard N.
Bush
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 9:09 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Datamarine Auction
Any photos?
Richard
1985 37 With Discontinuous Forward Bulkhead
Ri
Does anyone have any experience with hand crank generators. Something with
a USB connection with or without a battery. I'm thinking of getting on and
throwing it in the ditch bag with a gps, tablet and maybe a cell phone.
Thanks
--
Mike
S/V Persuasion
C&C 37 K/CB
_
With end boom sheeting on my 35 MKII there is no interference with my rather
large dodger on any point of sail. I have a shorter boom than the standard
so for my boat E= 12' or a touch more instead of 13.5' as listed under tech
info on the C&C photoalbum site. Further, mainsheet control from behi
Any photos?
Richard
1985 37 With Discontinuous Forward Bulkhead
Richard N. Bush Law Offices
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9
Louisville, Kentucky 40220
502-584-7255
-Original Message-
From: Della Barba, Joe
To: cnc-list
Sent: Fri, Jan 24, 2014 8:58 am
Subject: Stus-List Datamarin
I would go nuts with the traveler across the bridge deck. It would hose up how
my dodger works and be a danger to people entering or exiting the cabin. I also
love being able to drop the traveler without leaving the helm. YMMV and all ;)
As for the mast step, the 35 MK I can suffer from a rotten
As you might remember, I picked up a Datamarine system from Gary Nylander a
while ago.
Description:
Datamarine 5100 control head, Display unit with digital speed and depth, analog
wind; DX111 depth, SX 120 speed, wind speed/direction mast top unit, coax
cable, through hull speed and depth sensor
No mast step problems with the 35 MKII, at least not with mine and she will
be 40 years old in February 2014
33 MKII has some reported problems
_
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan
Plavsa
Sent: January 24, 2014 9:43 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.c
The 35-2 is a boat that I just recently fell in love with so of course I've
been doing some window shopping. I may be able to help. You can find a
really good picture of the cockpit in this ad:
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/cgi-bin/saildata/db.cgi?db=default&uid=default&view_records=1&ID=30279&mh
I actually have the same question. I have both types of grease (Harken &
Lewmar). Is one better than the other? I have both Barients with aluminum
drums and Lewmars.
Ken H.
C&C 37 XL Salazar
On 23 January 2014 23:19, Chuck S wrote:
> Thought I'd ask the experts, "Which winch grease is bett
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