Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Lee via CnC-List
Tim, I have a 1987 35-3 thruhull#231 and my hooks have 2 3/8ths bolts thru the hooks and mast, and there are no sleeves inside the mast. I presume some earlier boats were made with single bolts and that was not enough.The nuts are only snugged up so as to prevent any motion. So get out your lo

Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
As I understand, this system is to keep the collar (and deck) from rising due to the upward force of the halyard blocks which are attached to the collar. Without them the collar is free to slide up the mast. Is there a way to pass a bolt(s) through the collar and mast to keep the collar from risi

Re: Stus-List Hand crank vs Starter battery

2015-02-03 Thread Martin Hodgkinson via CnC-List
Sent from my iPad > On Feb 3, 2015, at 7:32 PM, D Harben via CnC-List > wrote: > > On my CC29-1 A4 I had a crank handle... > > but the standard install restricted the swing to about 1/2 turn ... > > so I decided to give the handle away and keep my hands and arms in one > piece... > > Don

Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
Tim, This sounds like a very peculiar problem. I have had no issues with my hooks moving. One solution might be to weld some aluminum washers over the elongated holes to provide more area to support the load. A Gucci solution would be to have some nice stainless steel tie rods that connec

Re: Stus-List C&C cove stripe northern star

2015-02-03 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Scroll to the bottom of this page: http://www.hollandmarine.com/CCfolder/CC001.html Ken H. On 3 February 2015 at 19:42, John and Maryann Read via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Does anyone have a photo or good drawing of the northern star on the ends > of the C&C cove stripe? > > > >

Re: Stus-List Hand crank vs Starter battery

2015-02-03 Thread D Harben via CnC-List
On my CC29-1 A4 I had a crank handle... but the standard install restricted the swing to about 1/2 turn ... so I decided to give the handle away and keep my hands and arms in one piece... Don > On Feb 3, 2015, at 11:34 AM, Kirkpatrick, Jay via CnC-List > wrote: > > ‎Today's discussion abou

Re: Stus-List Boat Cover

2015-02-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Drove by today. 10 inches wet then frozen crap has frame bowed. Have to clean it off tomorrow so can prepare for more of same Thursday From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of David Knecht via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Feb

Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
Brian, This sounds like the plan as the holes are pretty chewed up (there were bolt threads in contact with the mast wall unlike Rick's setup). I like Rick's option too, so maybe a "belt and braces" approach. I will need to check the clearance at the partners with the wedges removed to ensure an

Re: Stus-List Mounting Outboard Bracket

2015-02-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
Dan; You haven’t said where you sail, nor the reason that you want to put the outboard bracket on the transom. As someone else said, there are problems inherent in such an arrangement, depending on conditions where you sail. My 25 came with a long shaft 10HP Honda on the back. The early 8

Stus-List C&C cove stripe northern star

2015-02-03 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
Does anyone have a photo or good drawing of the northern star on the ends of the C&C cove stripe? Many thanks John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
Tim; Having the mast down twice over the last 12 years, and seeing how C&C did the installation on my 38, it is hard to visualize how the holes in the mast would get elongated. On my 38 the cross bolt through the mast is actually a long 3/8 diameter cap screw or shoulder bolt, so there are n

Re: Stus-List Helm seat / boarding ramp

2015-02-03 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Hi Joel, Re: Seat / ramp: I tried to create something that is strong, yet light enough to carry, will last, and be maintenance free, and has a permanent place aboard, yet looks OEM. Made the frame from two wooden 2 x 10s, 81 inches long. The deck is 3/8" expanded PVC. The white hose is from

Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Nauset Beach via CnC-List
Tim, Have not seen your set up, but in a similar situation, the mainsheet bail on my boom was creating larger holes and the rigger attached reinforcing plates to the boom to take the load from the bail bolt. The plates are diamond shaped and are attached to the boom with short screws / bolt

Re: Stus-List Boat Cover

2015-02-03 Thread David Knecht via CnC-List
We are well ahead of you. We had 20” last week and another 18” yesterday. Haven’t been to the boat yet, so fingers crossed. Dave On Feb 3, 2015, at 2:38 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: > 25 cm = 10 in. > > Normal covers should withstand 25 cm. However, I find that after each major

Re: Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Doug Allardyce via CnC-List
Tim, You could always drill the holes for a larger bolt. Doug Allardyce "Bullet" 1985 C&C 35 MK III Detroit _/)~~~_/) -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Tim Goodyear via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2

Stus-List Rigging Question

2015-02-03 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
There was mention recently of 'hooks" that insert into the mast collar then bolt to the mast to hold the deck down when running rigging is under tension. On my 35-3, the bolt through the mast has started to tear at the mast column and elongate the holes. I could change the length of the "hooks" a

Re: Stus-List Boat Cover

2015-02-03 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
25 cm = 10 in. Normal covers should withstand 25 cm. However, I find that after each major storm, it is best to shake the snow off the cover. when it is fresh it is easy. If you wait a while, some of it always melts and becomes an unwieldy block of ice. That can be hard to shake. The bes

Re: Stus-List Hand crank vs Starter battery

2015-02-03 Thread Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List
I've never tried (as my boat didn't come with the crank handle) but my CS 30 Volvo 2002 also has a hand crank option.  I was advised that it wouldn't work easily --- but having watched the YouTube series on the yacht Teleport that sailed out of Halifax and through

Re: Stus-List 3GM Transmission

2015-02-03 Thread Alan Bergen via CnC-List
Sorry. That should have been $483 + $12 shipping. Alan I had the same problem. I bought a new cone, and installed it, but still had the same problem. Then I discovered that there was too much "play" in the shifting. In other words, when I disconnected the shaft, I could move the transmissi

Re: Stus-List Boat Cover

2015-02-03 Thread Gary Zuehlke via CnC-List
Not sure hoe that translates to inches but I know the Gary Z designed cover didn't last the 12 or so inches we got. I am so thankful for the engineers on the list because I am surly nit one. Good news is less than two months to spring !!! On Feb 3, 2015 12:33 PM, "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" wrote:

Re: Stus-List Boat Cover

2015-02-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Sorry, 25 cm. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 1:32 PM To: Kirkpatrick, Jay; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Boat Cover I guess we now get to test the strength of my boat cover frame. Top Shop co

Stus-List Boat Cover

2015-02-03 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
I guess we now get to test the strength of my boat cover frame. Top Shop cover built for a C&C99. I wonder how much snow these are designed to have on them? After a mess last night with 250cm or so of snow followed by ice we get more of the same cr@p again on Thursday. At least the skiing wil

Stus-List Hand crank vs Starter battery

2015-02-03 Thread Kirkpatrick, Jay via CnC-List
‎Today's discussion about a electrical batter connections and starting batteries reminded me that there is reference to a starting crank handle in my Atomic4 manual. I used to have a staring crank with my old Land Rover that was always entertaining to use, but surprisingly easy way to start the

Re: Stus-List 3GM Transmission

2015-02-03 Thread Alan Bergen via CnC-List
I had the same problem. I bought a new cone, and installed it, but still had the same problem. Then I discovered that there was too much "play" in the shifting. In other words, when I disconnected the shaft, I could move the transmission coupling forward and back, which allowed the cone to sli

Re: Stus-List Mounting Outboard Bracket

2015-02-03 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
I have that setup on my 27-5 and it works wonderfully. I have the bracket model 71033. It has a nice long travel, and is rated for enough weight for the Yamaha 4-stroke. My boat came from the factory with an outboard. The 71033 allows the motor to be a couple inches out of the water when the br

Re: Stus-List State of the Battery

2015-02-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
I previously posted about my Link Lite battery monitor, about which I am really satisfied. Adding to my earlier comments, recalibration is a built in process on the Link Pro and Link Lite. When the monitor senses that the battery bank has been fully charged, the display flashes "Synchronize". Y

Re: Stus-List Mounting Outboard Bracket

2015-02-03 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
This came up a few months ago. There were quite a few naysayers...for various reasons. On Feb 3, 2015 10:44 AM, "Dan Utinske via CnC-List" wrote: > I want to mount a Garelick bracket on my stearn to support a Yamaha 9.9 4 > stroke. I've seen at least on C&C 26' with an outboard; anyone have an

Stus-List Mounting Outboard Bracket

2015-02-03 Thread Dan Utinske via CnC-List
I want to mount a Garelick bracket on my stearn to support a Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke. I've seen at least on C&C 26' with an outboard; anyone have any experience mounting and anything unusual that I can expect? Probably better off having it done by a professional, any opinions? Dan Utinske C&C 26'

Re: Stus-List Helm seat / boarding ramp

2015-02-03 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
Very Cool - A self-storing Med-Moor Ramp! Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 11:27 PM To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list Subject: Stus-List Helm seat / boarding ramp To see my new wint

Re: Stus-List 3GM Transmission

2015-02-03 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
Hi Dave, I had my transmission rebuilt two years ago. At $1,750 (including removal, reinstallation, shipping and rebuild) it was not something to do without some more troubleshooting. I had a 2-blade non-geared Martec on Mojito that was terrible at opening when moving even after a rebuild (sound

Stus-List Helm seat / boarding ramp

2015-02-03 Thread Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
Looks awesome, I'm also curious on what you used to make it and what the non-skid is. I hope you guys did not get hit too hard with the recent snow storms. My buddy in Boston is getting buried.. Stay warm, -Francois 1990 34+ ""Take Five" Lake Lanier, Georgia From: Chuck S To: "CNC boat

Re: Stus-List State of the Battery

2015-02-03 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
The best way to ensure you can always start the engine is to have a dedicated starting battery that is directly connected to the starter motor solenoid and serves no other purpose. Connecting to the house bank through a switch will provide a means of emergency starting if the engine battery sudd

Re: Stus-List Echo Charger (was Wiring Diagram)

2015-02-03 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
The specs and operating characteristics of the Echo-Charge are here: http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Accessories/Auxiliary-Battery-Charger/Echo-charge-OwnerGuide%28445-0204-01-01%29.pdf Rich Knowles LF 38 in Halifax (For sale) Nanaimo, BC > On Feb 2, 2015, at 07:24, Josh Muckley via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List State of the Battery

2015-02-03 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Mark, Just keep in mind that the voltage method is not very accurate...though neither are the A-hr meters if they are not periodically recalibrated. That being said, I believe that my method errors on the conservative side. Just in case I do forget (or lose my shore power) I installed a Priority

Re: Stus-List Wiring Diagram

2015-02-03 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
He was quite keen. I'm surprised they can't haul her. Rich Knowles LF 38 in Halifax (For sale) Nanaimo, BC > On Feb 2, 2015, at 05:19, Hoyt, Mike wrote: > > Rich > > That is the marina where I sailed from 2001 thru June of last year. Is a > shame since the LF38 would be great in the North