Re: Stus-List Some background on possibly the first c&c 34 3/4 ton

2014-11-11 Thread Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
For those of you who may not recall the IOR years, especially around 1979, beg, borrow, buy or steal a copy of “The Legend of IMP” by Bill Barton. (http://www.implegend.com/) The book covers the heyday of IOR racing and includes first-hand accounts of some of the biggest races of the era. The

Re: Stus-List Anchor question

2014-11-11 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Damn I thought my Delta was new tech. Joel On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Paul Baker via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Or a Manson Supreme (not made in China), or a Mantus - any of the "new > generation" of anchors appear to be an improvement over delta/cqr/danforth > etc. > > > On

Stus-List Some background on possibly the first c&c 34 3/4 ton

2014-11-11 Thread Indigo via CnC-List
A good friend of mine, Mike Virr when in the UK imported one of the first C&C 34s. He modified it to rate 3/4 ton. His brief explanation is attached. -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT Begin forwarded message: > From: Mike Virr > Date: November 10, 2014 at 23:54:46 EST > To: Indigo >

Re: Stus-List Anchor question

2014-11-11 Thread Paul Baker via CnC-List
Or a Manson Supreme (not made in China), or a Mantus - any of the "new generation" of anchors appear to be an improvement over delta/cqr/danforth etc. On 14-11-11 02:57 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List wrote: Adding my 2 cents late: I have a 1990 C&C 34R, (a 5.5 ton 36 footer) and a 22# Delta sets q

Re: Stus-List Anchor question

2014-11-11 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Adding my 2 cents late: I have a 1990 C&C 34R, (a 5.5 ton 36 footer) and a 22# Delta sets quickly with the 18 ft of chain, which is half a boatlength. The system holds fine up to about 25 knots of wind. Above that she sometimes dragged, especially if the wind is gusty and shifting constantly. Wh

Stus-List Help changing Volvo Saildrive lower unit oil

2014-11-11 Thread Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List
New to me last year, I want to change the oil in my saildrive lower unit. (2003 C&C 110 with a Volvo MD2030-D with the MS25S Reverse Unit/Lower unit.) I can clearly see the drain plug on the bottom of the S-drive but am confused on how to refill the oil once drained. In the manual it states “Pu

Re: Stus-List boat terms (now: racing IOR boats in the day....)

2014-11-11 Thread Dave Godwin via CnC-List
Martin, I too spent some time in my youth on 3/4 and 1 ton boats.On one 3/4 ton boat in particular I remember changing sails with the bow under water about 3/4’s of time. In the day of crappy foul-weather gear. And jeez, bloopers? Yeah, I remember those too. And downwind running with same. Oy!

Re: Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent

2014-11-11 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Dwight, Solar fan may need a new battery? I had to change one of mine. They should run all night long regardless. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" To: "Dennis C." , "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" S

Re: Stus-List Custom C&C Race boats (was - boat terms)

2014-11-11 Thread David Platt via CnC-List
Smoke is now sailing out of Bronte Harbour Yacht Club in Oakville Ontartio.  Her current owner has her in nice shape and she had a decent season club racing.   Ron Barr, who I believe skippered Smoke during her first year is also a member at BHYC. david   From: Brent Driedger via CnC-List