Re: Stus-List Hot water heater

Fred, They're called Isotemp SPA models. Look here: http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|51|2234308|2234310&id=2357037 or here: http://www.indelwebastomarine.com/int/products/isotemp-water-heaters/new-spa/ Dennis C. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 8:49 PM, Frederick G Street wrote: > Dennis -

Stus-List CRUISING TIME RAINY DAYS

have never heard it said better as skipper of rainy days.69 or 70 years old is but a numbereach of us ages differentlycomments about preparations,the intercoastal waterway, bahamas, really are very much to the pointwe left great jobs in mid 70s first cruise down waterway

Re: Stus-List Hot water heater

Dennis — what do they call these new heaters? I looked on their website and didn’t see anything. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 10, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Gmail wrote: > Isotemp just introduced a new line of water heaters.

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Andy — I, too, came to sailing late in life. I took lessons and bought a boat when I was 37 years old. There was no sailing history in my family; it was just something that appealed to me in my teens, and I decided I finally wanted to give it a try. Like Steve, the perceived freedom and aesth

Re: Stus-List C&C 38 or 39 Landfall

Bob Moriarty on Ox is down there in Jacksonville; Bob, you mentioned this boat a couple of months ago. Have you seen her in person? Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Feb 11, 2014, at 8:28 PM, Bob Caughran wrote: > Hi all. The

Re: Stus-List C&C 38 or 39 Landfall

I have been in one, massive volume. The owner elected to anchor out rather than try and dock in a crosswind. I think that sums it up pretty nicely. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 11 February 2014 18:28, Bob Caughran wrote: > Hi all. The 39 Landfall has me curious. I

Stus-List C&C 38 or 39 Landfall

Hi all. The 39 Landfall has me curious. I have always liked the 38 Landfall and will probably pull the trigger here in the near future. I currently have a 29mkII that I have loved sailing for the last seven years. But after several cruises and races offshore, I want to get a bigger boat and p

Re: Stus-List Prop Shaft - C&C 27

Peter, Regarding the Indigo prop – in addition to my C&C, I have another boat, a Ranger 29 (6700 pounds empty), with an A4 and the Indigo prop. I can’t compare to the original prop, but I must say the current A4/Indigo combination easily pushes the boat along at hull speed through some serious

Re: Stus-List Cruising while you're young

Thats me Dwite. I have the boat hauled getting a thru-hull backing plate replaced a new paint job on the bottom. I have a nes speed paddle to install and the transducer for the New Garmin Eco50s. Then I will plan 2 near shore trips in March. God I hope your right about her. Otherwise i'm going o ge

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

The Moeller tanks come with the fuel sending unit. The unit that came with mine works fine with the Faria fuel gauge installed on my boat. -Original Message- From: Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 2:04 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank An

Re: Stus-List When to go cruising

There are indeed many ways to skin a cat. At this point I'm exploring all of the options, and there are many. We could sell all and go for broke! We could rent the house for a year and sail the 32 down (reasonable). We could sail the 32 down and park it in Florida as Jean-Francois mentioned (I di

Re: Stus-List Cruising while you're young

You can absolutely do it for 2,000/month or less. Lots of people are. Drink local beer/rum/crystal lite Avoid marinas/land activity in any tourist area except as a splurge (BVI, Etc) Red beans, rice, pork, chicken, local produce and whatever fish you catch Keep the boat simple, small and low te

Re: Stus-List Cruising while you're young

Tooo much...what would you do with the map in the afternoon...are you not free now? you could live simple if you wanted to, have you got no choices...aren't you the guys who's planning that overnight voyage soon?...just keep going, she'll catch up somewhere under the stars -Original Message--

Stus-List When to go cruising

There are many, many ways to skin that cat :-) I can understand the all or nothing thing, but if that means compromising a marriage, the kids college, other hobbies (I also own a race car.. but I digress), or your ability to retire early or at all.. There are other options.. Personally, I wou

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Mark Then Moeller tanks come with a sending (sensor) unit included. The return line was plumbed to the vent line before I bought the boat. Ed C&C 34 Briar Patch New Orleans, La. ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoal

Stus-List when to go cruising

This subject is very close to me but in a different way and I probably have a different perspective because of my age. I am now 66 and in good physical condition. Last year, I began a 30-year retrofit of my Landfall 38 for cruising to the Bahamas in the fall of 2016--I'll be 69 years old at th

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Anyone know if the Moeller tanks already come with a fuel gauge/sensor? I can buy the kit with the electronic sensor and the return line - but I'm happy to T the return line into the fuel feed or into the vent line - but if I need to buy a fuel sensor anyway they I will likely buy the kit (of

Re: Stus-List Cruising while you're young

We are talking Freedom? or service-vs-servitude. The whole reason I want to go is for freedom., I want to see and experiance the places I have read about and meet other like minded folk like us. I want to live simple. I want my stress to be a hung anchor with the prospect of suiting up the tank and

Stus-List Cruising while you're young

Here's a site for some great cruising early in life: Worked for me! Got to see lots of tropical lands. Some were even friendly. :) Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Hi Andrew, The promise of freedom, the romantic idea that a person could set sail and be totally reliant on themselves and go anywhere in the world. At 23 I rode a 30hp motorcycle across the country to the west coast on my own with a tent and a sleeping bag. I was hooked. I thought I was hooked on

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

So Steve, what was the impetus to sign up for sailing lessons at 30? With all this talk of "saving sailing," I think the answer to that question is an important one. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > You lost me at "I was born on a boat in New Zealand

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Thanks Wal. Other than the heating issue, which shouldn't be a problem as the fuel gets mixed with incoming fuel from the tank, many fuel filter assemblies have an in port for the return line. Rich > On Feb 11, 2014, at 15:51, Wally Bryant wrote: > > Yes. It works fine. > >

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising - financing it

For starters, some basic advice: DON'T TOUCH YOUR 401K! If you think about the tax penalties for early withdrawal, the tax penalties of declaring a sizable chunk of additional income (which raises the rate on your total income, including what you make at your job), and the loss of r

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Steve, I cannot speak of my own experience, but... A couple of years ago in Killarney (on Georgian Bay) I met a couple who cruised in the Caribbean for 12 years. They started early, so when they reached around 50-55, they decided to settle down. They sold the boat and returned to Ontario. They

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

That's a good idea. Why didn't you mention that ten years ago? Joe Della Barba wrote: Nah – you T the fuel return to the vent line. ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

You lost me at "I was born on a boat in New Zealand. I lived my first five years at sea". Sorry, I can't relate to that, even a little. I lived my first five years in Serbia. Growing up an immigrant in Canada to immigrant parents and all that entails. Sailing was something only the privileged did

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Yes. It works fine. Rich wrote: Has anyone tried teeing the fuel return line into the fuel feed line before the filter? Just wondering?? ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Albu

Re: Stus-List [Bulk] C&C 30 MK1 forward hatch replacement

Try Atkins and Hoyle ,they rebuild hatches and will sell you the gasket and the glue DDrake 73 JH C&C 26 > On Feb 10, 2014, at 5:57 PM, wrote: > > Hello all, > Does anyone know where a replacement forward hatch for a C&C 30 MK1 can be > located? I've searched and there are lots of them out a

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

All this talk about when to go; there's a striking clip of Laura Dekker in this month's sailing World, which is exactly on point; she make us guys look like pikers.open the video and just listen to what she says, it worth the effort http://www.sailingworld.com/blogs/news/best-sailing-m

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 forward hatch replacement

Gary, a word of caution. I replaced the seal on my A&H hatch (on my old C&C 24) and I had some problems. I got the seal straight from A&H, including the adhesive. However, the diameter was too small. When I installed it, the hatch did not seal completely, specifically along the edge close to

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Steve: My wife and I quit perfectly good jobs in 2006 to go cruising. It was perfect. We were in a recession and by the time we got back the economy would be in recovery. Oops. In the end, you just have to trust in yourself. The good news is that after cruising you are more transient by na

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Curt: You can always pull it off. You would be astounded by what some people are cruising in and for how little (especially the French). With that said - if it were easy everyone would do it. The best way to plan is to take the word cruise out of it. Too personal. What would you do if you

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Yup, like Jimmy says in "Barometer Soup" "Follow in my wake You've not that much at stake For I have plowed the seas And smoothed the troubled waters Come along let's have some fun The hard work has been done We'll barrel roll into the sun Just for starters Just for starters Barometer's my soup

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Dennis, you're sounding like a Buffett songI like it! Richard 1985 37 CB equipped with snow drifts and icicles... Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 9 Louisville, Kentucky 40220 502-584-7255 -Original Message- From: Dennis Cheuvront To: CnClist Sent: Tue

Stus-List when to go cruising

I used to teach snow skiing here in Louisiana (Yeah, I know, how does one do that? Answer, a ski deck). Anyway, I had several adult students say "if it wasn't for the kids, we'd move to Aspen". You're laying this off on the kids? They don't allow kids in Aspen? OK, children, where would YOU ra

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

What about a collapsible hand cart? http://www.handtrucksrus.com/trucks/bp/lg/220650%20[zoom].jpg With a bunch of straps you should be able to transport several jerry cans Maybe combine that with a collapsible bike or one of those little electr

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Thanks for the support guys. I have a great little boat in the "East Coast lady" the problem is, we had a plan to leave in a 5 year time frame and now the last daughter has been excepted to the university of South Carolina and "Mama" thinks we should pay for it out of our 401-K. I don't know how t

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Small Yanmars don't have a return line - it goes back into the engine filter, not to the tank. Gary - Original Message - From: Rick Brass To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:11 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank If it is diesel, it should have t

Re: Stus-List when to go cruising

Thanks all. What I've noticed is that it seems there are many that plan and wait and save and plan, and then never go. I've lost family and friends to cancer, I'm sure everyone has and that scares me more than anything; not being able to live long enough to really have some experiences and more im

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

I think that was my experience on a Nauticat motor sailor. Two side tanks (about 75 gal each) and a valve which selected which tank you were picking the fuel up from. Normally, gravity would determine where the extra fuel would go and it would usually go back to where it came from, but we were m

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

If it is diesel, it should have the 4th fitting for the return line. I helped a buddy put in a new tank and he used a gasoline tank, with the diesel return T-ed into the vent line. Then he discovered that if he fills the tank while the engine is still running all of the returning fuel gets spit

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 forward hatch replacement

I've done lenses and seals. If you have a router it is easy to make a new lense from a piece of plexiglass. That's how I justified the cost of the router! Be sure the seal is placed correctly in the corners - don't overstretch the rubber. I think I used Dow 795 for everything. A&H sells the pa

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Mark; One of my many boat projects is to install a second fuel tank for increased range. My local metal fab shop can build a custom stainless diesel tank for about $250. The tank will fit into the area below the steering quadrant and in the bottom of the boat. Five sided tank about 30"wide by 1

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 forward hatch replacement

http://www.hatchmasters.com They have parts for many brands including those that are out of business or discontinued. They also have a rebuilding service. They often have parts for hatches not listed on their website, so a call is always worthwhile. They also usually have an assortment of used

Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 forward hatch replacement

Gary; As Fred said, it is probably and A&H hatch and somewhat expensive to replace or to have rebuilt by A&H. I believe there are less expensive alternatives for rebuilding it, but someone on the list will need to comment. I have rebuilt two of the hatches (a big one on my 38 and a smaller one o

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank

Balance and not sending it overboard. Some airplanes with main and tip tanks only return fuel to the main tanks. So you need to burn off the mains for a while first. If you use the tip tanks first the return fuel goes right over the side if the mains are full. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-

Re: Stus-List Portland Weather

Looks like global warming has you dead in his clutches. be careful On 2/11/14, Rich Knowles wrote: > Watch out for wooly mammoths > > Rich > > >> On Feb 10, 2014, at 19:08, Frederick G Street wrote: >> >> We just had our forty-third day with temps below zero at some point during >> the day; hec

Re: Stus-List Portland Weather

Watch out for wooly mammoths Rich > On Feb 10, 2014, at 19:08, Frederick G Street wrote: > > We just had our forty-third day with temps below zero at some point during > the day; heck, we got ll the way up to +6F / -14C this afternoon… :^) > > +45F sounds pretty good. > > Fred Street -- M