Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-03-30 Thread Jim Watts
I had to enlarge the hole in the deck, so I used a drum sander chucked in a drill. Excellent controllable tool for grinding fiberglass, fast-cutting and hard to screw up in a big way. I taped a bag inside to capture the debris. http://members.shaw.ca/ptarmiganshift/images/IMG_0902.jpg The transient

Re: Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Jim Watts
It cost us 3 days in Seattle in the rain, and 2 days in January sailing up to Sidney. Excellent adventure! Priceless. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 30 March 2014 19:14, Brent Driedger wrote: > Would anyone be willing to share what they paid to ship their imported to >

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversion

2014-03-30 Thread Frederick G Street
Monty — SeaTalk 1 (the original SeaTalk protocol) is NOT a variant on NMEA 0183 — the sentence structure is completely different! The link you included about reverse engineering is to allow you to view the sentences on a PC; but it doesn’t convert into NMEA 0183. The reason there’s no version

Stus-List We knew it was coming - sailors with drones

2014-03-30 Thread Dennis C.
One of our local sailors bought a drone. Here's one of his videos above Southern Yacht Club and new Orleans Municipal Harbor. (Note it still hasn't been rebuilt from Hurricane Katrina) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYAm1PY1zyU&list=UUQsrYcchjCJCzG99MX5-f4w I searched and found another video f

Re: Stus-List Defender

2014-03-30 Thread Richard N. Bush
Me too! My thanks to everyone on this list; I ended up buying a couple of things I hadn't even thought of before someone raised the issue here... like the nicro solar vents, and a couple of others; of course, it shows up at checkout time! Richard 1985 37CB Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-03-30 Thread Dennis C.
Touche' had an existing 3" hole covered by a square translucent panel in the head. I used the existing hole. Dennis C. On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 9:03 PM, dwight wrote: > Thanks Dennis > > > > I want to put one on deck above the head. Used to be a dorade vent there > but I removed that...i

Re: Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Brent Driedger
Would anyone be willing to share what they paid to ship their imported to canada C&Cs. As the prices continue to fall for some very nicely equipped boats the idea of trading up gets all the more tempting. I'm getting 5 footitis Brent Driedger 27V Lake Winnipeg. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-03-30 Thread dwight
Thanks Dennis I want to put one on deck above the head. Used to be a dorade vent there but I removed that…it was a real bad jib sheet catcher, and put a mushroom vent without fan a few years ago. 4” should fit but I am not sure about interior cabin liner on my 35 MKII. At present there are ¼

Stus-List Defender

2014-03-30 Thread Chuck S
Just got my order into Defender before the sale ended! 16,000 Reverse cycle AC/heat and some stuff Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversion

2014-03-30 Thread Monty Schumpert
Josh, The instruments I’m using are Raytheon ST60 Tridata and Wind/CloseHauled. They output the data on an old Seatalk(1) bus which is a Raytheon/Raymarine priority protocol for combining the otherwise NMEA0183 data from the various transducers. There is nothing in my manuals regarding the vers

Re: Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Nice! Thanks. Sorry about the spelling fail. I blame spell check! Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 2:55 PM, Robert Abbott wrote: > Steve, > > Our boat came from Racine, Wisconsin.paid applicable taxes when it > crossed the boarder into Canadasince it was originally

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Chuck S
Edd, I looked at installing opening ports like the newer boats have. Opening ports are nice but don't help much when the wind dies. I noticed several owners added solar fans to their ports. So I decided to skip ports and installed 4 solar fans to my boat. I selected two ICP models that have a s

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Jack Fitzgerald
I just stick one in each of Honey's dorade boxes Works just fine. Never could understand why one would cut a 3 or 4 inch hole in an expensive lexan hatch lens Honey US12789 C&C 39 TM Jack Fitzgerald > On Mar 30, 2014, at 17:12, Rick Brass wrote: > > I have two of the 4" Day night 2000 fans. O

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Rick Brass
I have two of the 4" Day night 2000 fans. One is in the lens of the hatch over the salon set for exhaust. The second is in the foredeck hatch set for intake. I have been thinking about getting two of the 3" daylight only fans and mounting them on the dorade boxes in place of the current cowl ven

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-03-30 Thread Dennis C.
Exactly. That's the new style. Note the openings vs the "feet" around the cover. Any line 3/8 or smaller can get caught in the openings. Dennis C. On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 2:18 PM, dwight wrote: > Dennis > > > > Is yours Nicro solar fan like this one? > > > > > http://ca.binnacle.com/p2

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-03-30 Thread dwight
Dennis Is yours Nicro solar fan like this one? http://ca.binnacle.com/p2156/NICRO-SOLAR-VENT-DAY-NIGHT-PLUS-4-INCH-STAINLES S-N20704S/product_info.html _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. Sent: March 30, 2014 4:14 PM To: CnClist Sub

Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Marek Dziedzic
Stevan, no duty. You have to pay the HST (I assume ON) at the border (credit card is fine). But you have to pay it (usually, they won’t let the transport company do it), so you better be at the border or have the broker do it for you. However, you have to have a document that proves the country

Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents

2014-03-30 Thread Dennis C.
Have one in the head set to exhaust. Definite thumbs up. The only issue with the new design Nicro's is they have opeings in the cover which are prone to catch lines. Mine is mounted in the head which is forward of the shrouds. Since I downsized my jibsheets this last time, the sheet occasionall

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Joel Aronson
I have one in the hatch for the main cabin. Well worth it! Joel On Sunday, March 30, 2014, dwight wrote: > I think there was a discussion on here a while ago that suggested > that the newer Nicro solar fans are not up to the standards of the older > ones...anyone know if that is so > > >

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread dwight
I think there was a discussion on here a while ago that suggested that the newer Nicro solar fans are not up to the standards of the older ones.anyone know if that is so _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott Sent: March 30, 2014 3:51 PM To:

Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Robert Abbott
Steve, Our boat came from Racine, Wisconsin.paid applicable taxes when it crossed the boarder into Canadasince it was originally built in Canada, no duties an/or other fees. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S.. On 2014/03/30 2:55 PM, Stevan Plavsa wrote: Hi All, Assuming

Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Robert Abbott
Edd, I have a solar Nicro fan with the battery backup on my forward hatch...works 24/7 pulling air through the boat and out through the fan. Wouldn't be without one. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/03/30 1:28 PM, Edd Schillay wrote: Listers, Has anyone tried insta

Stus-List SH Handheld VHF

2014-03-30 Thread Robert Abbott
I have had an old Standard Horizon HZ2606 handheld for about 15 yearshas both the rechargeable battery and AA battery backup. I almost always use the rechargeable battery..when the battery needs charging, I plug in for about 12 hours.it doesn't have a charging base, just the simple

Re: Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread dwight
Yes, no duty if built in Canada.but provincial taxes (HST in NS) broker fees (well worth it) hauling fees + taxes on hauling, survey fees _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa Sent: March 30, 2014 2:56 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: S

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Nate Flesness
Did the same and highly recommend it. Nate "Sarah Jean" 1980 30-1 Siskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Jim Watts wrote: > I put one in the head to replace the passive UFO ventilator; I set it to > exhaust and it makes a noticeable difference in how the boat smell

Re: Stus-List Importing a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Jim Watts
All we paid was GST & PST, no duty. Still outright thievery... Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 30 March 2014 11:05, Russ & Melody wrote: > > Hi Steve, > > When I did this 10 years ago, the statement of origin I got from the > broker read C&C Yachts with the (then current

Re: Stus-List Importing a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Steve, When I did this 10 years ago, the statement of origin I got from the broker read C&C Yachts with the (then current) USA head office address. So the yacht came into Canada duty-free, without question, enjoying the provisions of the NAFTA. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Edd, I have one for the head and one for the hanging locker, both set to exhaust. You are trying aid natural ventilation which is in from the companionway and moving forward through the boat IF you are on a mooring or bow towards the prevailing breeze. (assuming hatches normally closed for

Stus-List Important a C&C into Canada from US

2014-03-30 Thread Stevan Plavsa
Hi All, Assuming that the boat was originally built in Canada, would there be duties? I know there would be sales tax. I read somewhere, and of course now I can't find the source, that importing a Canadian built vessel is duty free. Is this true? What types of fees can one expect when importing a

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Bill Coleman
Ditto. This fan, in the head, on exhaust, is one of the best tweaks you can do for a boat. Bill Coleman C&C 39 animated_favicon1 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Watts Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:50 PM To: 1 CnC List Subject: Re: Stus-List Nicro S

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread j...@svpaws.net
I had two set to exhaust on my 34+ many years ago. Mounted them in the aft hatchs and then left the forward hatch slightly open. It did make a difference on a boat with so-so ventilation. John Sent from my iPad > On Mar 30, 2014, at 12:28 PM, Edd Schillay wrote: > > Listers, > > Ha

Re: Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Jim Watts
I put one in the head to replace the passive UFO ventilator; I set it to exhaust and it makes a noticeable difference in how the boat smells. There is enough air getting in by other means to replace the air going out, which is good since I'd hate to deflate my boat accidentally. Jim Watts Paradigm

Stus-List Nicro Solar Fans/Vents -- Worth it?

2014-03-30 Thread Edd Schillay
Listers, Has anyone tried installing those Nicro solar fans onto their C&Cs? I would assume the best practice would be to have two, one towards the front of the boat blowing air in and one toward stye beck blowing air out. Are they worth the investment? If you’ve used them, whe

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF

2014-03-30 Thread Joe Della Barba
It is for this reason I bought the optional fast charger for my SH HX370S. It charges the radio much faster than the standard charger the radio comes with and it shuts off when the radio is full. Many of the chargers that come with handhelds of all types are NOT designed for long term storage whil

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF

2014-03-30 Thread Joel Aronson
SH's # is800-767-2450 from 7 am to 5 pm Pacific time On Sunday, March 30, 2014, Neil Andersen wrote: > Do you have a Web link or phone number?? > > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com ] On > Behalf Of RAYMOND SHIBE > Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 5:

Re: Stus-List Honda 2000i Generators (now: non-ethanol fuel)

2014-03-30 Thread David Drake
We run a small fleet of boats ,both sail and power .and after a directive from Accounting we switched to regular grade fuel Maintenance costs soared by 30% cleaning fuel systems and disposal of "bad gas". This of course does not include lost revenue and labour costs to recover disabled boats

Re: Stus-List Primary winch location on 35-3

2014-03-30 Thread Alan Bergen
I have Barient 28 primaries forward, and smaller (I don't remember what size) Barient ST winches aft for spinnaker sheets. When I'm single handing, I use the ST secondaries for the jib sheets, since they are closer to the wheel and also self-tailing. My main sheet is controlled by a self-tailin

Stus-List Practical Sailor - The Enduring C&C 40

2014-03-30 Thread Edd Schillay
Listers, Check out the latest issue of Practical Sailor (arrived in my mailbox yesterday). There’s a write-up on “The Enduring C&C 40 - Decades-old design enjoys a second life” — featuring, believe it or not, our C&C-lister David Risch’s “Corsair”. The article includes many of

Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF

2014-03-30 Thread Neil Andersen
Do you have a Web link or phone number?? -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of RAYMOND SHIBE Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 5:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF Listers, Charging problems might be due to old

Re: Stus-List Primary winch location on 35-3

2014-03-30 Thread Tim Goodyear
Thanks everyone - I think I'm going to swap the smaller Barient ST's to near the wheel and put the new ST's I bought to replace the Barient 28's forward. It is nice to be able to trim the genoa from behind the wheel when shorthanded, but that can be slower and with less load than tacking while rac

Re: Stus-List SSB Ground

2014-03-30 Thread Colomba
I´ve installed last year a ham radio on board and did some experiements to get it work. Main problem was the ground situation. I solved that: - connect rudder shaft via capasitor to ground - wire to keel bolt, tanks etc - laying aluminium sheet on the skin inside in way of engine/Coxkpit etc,