Re: Stus-List My Experience and Mistakes With Interlux Brightside/Interlux Prekote

2016-07-10 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Ryan, Your paint job looks great! I just saw this post because I am about to attempt the same thing on my 33 foot three quarter tonner and did a search on the topic in this forum. Thank you for the information. I have researched the roll and tip method and also found some pretty good ins

Re: Stus-List Recommendations Please...

2015-09-28 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have a 74' 33-foot three quarter tonner, which I believe is the same hull and sail plan as the MK-1. I do believe my keel is longer, though. She draws 6'6" and the MK-1 is listed at 5'6". Layout is different but I don't think that would have much effect on performance. It is a superbly stiff and

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-17 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Whiteys? Love that Toronto is so culturally diverse and literally nothing offends me but hypocrisy. Imagine if the proudly progressive people up there heard someone use the term “blackys”. Where’s the outrage? Sorry, couldn’t resist. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List anchor roller

2015-08-18 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Dwight, I would be interested in those pic’s too. I have a 1976 33 - three quarter tonner, which is basically an MK I with a different deck and cockpit configuration and a deeper keel. bstrat...@falconnect.com Thanks, Burt From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Beh

Re: Stus-List Internet access on charter boat

2015-07-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The large carriers (AT&T, Verizon) will allow you to use you phone as a wifi hot spot. Basically like the wireless router in your house. In fact I believe there has been legislation or new regulations recently that bars them from making it a option. Everyone with a capable phone can become a hotspo

Re: Stus-List C&C 35 Mk II for sale

2015-06-26 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Gary, I would jump on that boat based on the pictures alone for that price…... If I had it ): She will go fast (and sell quickly) I’m sure we have seen her in our travels. It is exactly what my wife wants and she looks absolutely beautiful! I am planning a paint job on my 33 and suddenly

Re: Stus-List Propeller Shaft Coupling question

2015-06-05 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Brad, Losing a shaft is a pretty serious event. A 1" hole lets in a lot of water. If that happens and you don't react quickly and correctly you are risking the boat and all souls aboard. I would deal with that issue sooner than later. My 2 cents Burt C&C 33 MA From: CnC-List [mailto:c

Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery

2015-05-26 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I would replace my water pump shaft seals. Can't hurt and might fix the problem. Burt 1974 C&C 33 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Russo via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 2:34 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Russo Subj

Re: Stus-List Teak oil suggestions?

2015-05-26 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Always kept mine blonde… No finish at all. Clean gently a couple times a year and sand smooth when necessary to remove any raised grain that could trap dirt. NEVER power wash. This is for exterior teak. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jim Watts via CnC-Lis

Re: Stus-List A-4 zincs

2015-05-26 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
manual and a parts list. http://www.tartan34library.com/ Rick Taillieu Nemesis '75 C&C 25 #371 Shearwater Yacht Club Halifax, NS. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: May-22-15 11:12 To: cnc-list@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Check valve on bilge pump

2015-05-22 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
(Some) power boats use good scuppers. Their exhaust outlets are usually very close to the water line. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 12:01 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: Stus

Re: Stus-List A-4 zincs

2015-05-22 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
x27;t care. Still saw speeds in the 7s Hope some of this is helpful... Danny, Still shopping in Massachusetts -- Original Message ------ From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List To: Cc: Burt Stratton Subject: Stus-List A-4 zincs Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 10:11:37 -0400 I am new to the

Stus-List A-4 zincs

2015-05-22 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I am new to the ownership of an Atomic 4. So far it has been a very pleasant experience. I am reasonably sure it is original to the boat. It has a couple upgrades like electric fuel pump and electronic ignition (no points). Ran great through a short season last year. No issues of any kind. Just nee

Re: Stus-List cabin sole

2015-04-14 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
mp;C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 14 April 2015 at 10:05, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: The sole in our 74' C&C 33 is solid teak (~three quarter thick by ~2 inch wide) floorboards. No Holly, just spaces between the teak and cross-members below all morticed to keep the overall thickness con

Re: Stus-List cabin sole

2015-04-14 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The sole in our 74' C&C 33 is solid teak (~three quarter thick by ~2 inch wide) floorboards. No Holly, just spaces between the teak and cross-members below all morticed to keep the overall thickness consistent. It is original to the boat. Looked like hell when we bought her. 2-part teak cleaner and

Re: Stus-List Outboard in the river

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
First deploy oars… then buy some scotch for your diver Give the motor to your Suzuki mechanic…with some more scotch… or Remove carb, disassemble, dry and thoroughly flush with carb cleaner. Don’t change any settings or adjust jets Replace the gas – oil mixture in the fuel tank Remove spa

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
You would have to read the label. I don’t know. I thought the through hull was metal. Just the Teflon tape should do the trick. Wrap it in the direction the valve will turn as you thread it on. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sen

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Ahhh. Teflon tape and – or a good plumbing brush on thread block pipe thread sealer. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:31 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull T

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The seal should be between the outer hull and the part of the through-hull that contacts the outer part of the hull. A good bedding compound like 4200, sikalex or life caulk works well. I don’t seal the threads on the inside of the backing nut but that is your choice. My hull is solid glass, not

Re: Stus-List Cabin Top traveller on 38Mk II

2015-03-30 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Completely off topic. I know a gentleman that has a marina and boat hauling company in Apponaug (he also owns or co-owns the Crows Nest restaurant) and if you mix the letters around in your "handle" it spells his name. Ray Chace. One of the nicest guys I know. I bought a 1954 Wheeler 38 flybridge s

Re: Stus-List Tool(s) Recommendation for Battery Cable

2015-03-26 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Edd, If you run and cut each cable then bring them along with your terminal ends to an electric shop or yard I bet they will crimp then on for you very reasonably. Burt (Skip) Stratton 1974 C&C 33-3/4 tonner Narragansett Bay, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Tool(s) Recommendation for Battery Cable

2015-03-25 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have big electricians crimpers. They look like bolt cutters. Electric supply houses have them. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 5:01 PM To: C&C List Subject: Stus-List Tool(s) Recommendation for Batte

Re: Stus-List Bilge Pump now Bilge Pump Switch

2015-03-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
+1 on the water witch. I used one on my boatsense high water alarm. No moving parts. Had it for 6 years, never failed. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 9:10 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: S

Re: Stus-List 37+ Bilge pump

2015-03-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Try an in-line self-priming pump and run the pick up into your bilge sump. (similar to the whale gusher but electric). I had one on my previous boat and it gave me no trouble at all. Best practice is to connect to limit the amount of distance between the pick-up and thru-hull discharge. Mine wen

Re: Stus-List Not C&C related.. Ragamuffin 100 hitting 38 knots

2015-03-16 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Great video! Thanks for sharing Burt (Skip) Stratton 1974 C&C 33-3/4 tonner Narragansett Bay, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 2:54 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-Lis

Re: Stus-List firends from list

2015-03-16 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I am looking forward to meeting a couple of the local listers who sail around the Newport, RI area. I find myself, when I see a C&C on the water looking to see if I know her from this list. I am relatively new to this list but find it to be interesting reading and valuable especially in light of

Re: Stus-List transmission Shifter

2015-03-16 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Take a look at where the shifter cable connects to the transmission actuator. Very easy to get to on my boat. It is at the most forward end of the transmission about 8 inches from the big hatch leading to the main cabin. On my Atomic 4 it is a simple bracket with a pivot point that was completely s

Re: Stus-List Email List or Forum

2015-03-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Stu, the list is far better than any forum I have “joined” but if the forum is easier for you I would support it From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stu via CnC-List Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 5:32 PM To: C&C Email List Subject: Stus-List Email List or Forum

Re: Stus-List Appropriate safety gear for a trip to Boston

2015-03-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Safety is your call, Captain. I personally enjoy the comfort of having a real life raft on board no matter how close to shore I am and an EPIRB is never a bad thing if you find yourself in it or in your inflatable after having the boat knocked out from under you. One thing to consider is the wat

Re: Stus-List Tool recommendation

2015-03-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Heat will do the trick, too if you have the room to use a torch without heating other things that shouldn’t be heated. Even a hand help map gas torch can provide effective heat on a small stud and nut combination. If you can get it even a little bit red it will come right off. Don’t heat it with

Re: Stus-List Volvo Reef Grounding Report

2015-03-10 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
That kind of mistake REALLY hurts in an airplane From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Sam Salter via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 5:23 PM To: CnC Subject: Re: Stus-List Volvo Reef Grounding Report They actually had the charts, but didn’t look! sa

Re: Stus-List Boat Review: C&C 30 - SAIL Magazine

2015-03-10 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I used to haul my power boat out at Lavin’s in Barrington. They were right at the mouth of the river on the right heading in. They are under new ownership now. Not familiar with Stanleys From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Tuesda

Re: Stus-List Tool recommendation

2015-03-09 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
All makes sense except for one thing. A 6-point wrench or socket is by far the best choice if you are afraid of rounding off the head of the bolt (or nut). The only reason for 12-point wrenches is convenience (twice as many places to land on the head of the bolt). Half of the points are not used at

Re: Stus-List Stove

2015-03-07 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I am surprised by the complaints about alcohol stove performance. My little one burner non pressurized Electrolux works great! The flame stabilizes very quickly when it warms up. Not much of a problem with handling a reasonable draft and gets my 12-cup percolator perking very quickly. IMO it is

Re: Stus-List Stove

2015-03-07 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Which stove won From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck S via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2015 12:51 PM To: Joe Della Barba; CNC boat owners, cnc-list Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove 25 years ago, my family had a big party with lobster for twenty people

Re: Stus-List Stove

2015-03-06 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have a little Electrolux single burner non pressurized alcohol stove and it perks my coffee as fast as my propane stove on the old boat. It is a large percolator (12 cup). I tested it on the bench before I put it back in the boat because it is important to me, too. I was very pleasantly surpri

Re: Stus-List Stability Factor

2015-03-05 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The following site will calculate angle of vanishing stability (my 33-1 comes in at 139.11 http://www.sailingcourse.com/keelboat/cal__avs.htm From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 3:48 PM To: cnc-list@

Re: Stus-List Mounting Liferaft on a 41

2015-03-05 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I had a 6 person coastal commander mounted on my previous boat in a cradle with a hydrostatic release. It was a power boat with plenty of room on the deck forward of the house. The cradle mount is very robust when mounted directly to the deck and the retaining straps are probably strong enough to r

Re: Stus-List Autohelm

2015-03-03 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
were less than perfect, and it died in a Keys rainstorm when water dripped onto the computer board inside. Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 9:58

Stus-List Autohelm

2015-03-03 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I am also planning on installing an autohelm before the next launch. My boat (1974 C&C 33 ¾ tonner) has a tiller. I have found what I believe is an appropriate tiller pilot from Raymarine. (EV-100). It is rated for vessels up to just over 13,000 lbs displacement. My boat is listed at just under 10,

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

2015-02-25 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I may be new to sailing but not to boats. My last boat had (3) 12V starting batteries and (2) 6V (in series) for the house bank. All deep cycle wet cell varying in age from one to six years. My current boat has only (2) 12V (age unknown) with nothing to charge them but the A-4. I have never expe

Re: Stus-List Furling the main

2015-02-24 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
tw. It was so cold tonight (around -25 - -27 C at the hill, plus the wind-chill) that the local ski hill closed; second time this year! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: February-23-15 21:07 To: 'Dennis C.'; cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The last time I bought mystery oil (when I wore a younger man’s clothes) it came in a metal container. I think I still have it. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 9:14 PM To: Russ & Melody; cnc-list@cnc

Re: Stus-List Furling the main

2015-02-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
On Feb 23, 2015, at 19:15, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: This is another newby question but I know you guys will be kind… and helpful I spoke with another sailor this weekend who informed me that there is some sort of rigging set up that actually assists in the raising and lowering of on

Re: Stus-List Furling the main

2015-02-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
. I heard this technique described as "pocketing the main". Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 mandeville, LA On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 6:15 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: This is another newby question but I know you guys will be kind… and helpful I spoke with a

Stus-List Furling the main

2015-02-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
This is another newby question but I know you guys will be kind. and helpful I spoke with another sailor this weekend who informed me that there is some sort of rigging set up that actually assists in the raising and lowering of one's mains'l I cannot for the life of me remember what it was

Re: Stus-List CnC-List C&C 33 MKII

2015-02-21 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I just figured out what a self-tailing winch is! I always thought my jam cleats made them self-tailing. Yeah I am that much of a novice to sailing boats bigger than knockabouts. It seems to me that they would be most useful when racing or single or short handing. My assumption is that they r

Re: Stus-List Portlight Replacement with VHB Tape & Dow 795

2015-02-15 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I used three eighths cast acrylic. That matched my factory windows and deck lights. I used half inch on my hatches and companionway. Also matched my original. Quarter inch seems thin. 1974 33-3 quarter tonner From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of RPH via Cn

Re: Stus-List While our Northeast friends were shoveling snow..

2015-02-15 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Currently 19 degrees F and snowing at a rate of 2-3 inches per hour on to a base of about 4 feet with very high winds in the greater Boston area (hurricane force on the coast and on the Cape). Blizzard conditions forecast through tomorrow. Can’t even get to the boat to clear snow off the cover.

Stus-List old Rochester High sailing program

2015-02-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Sorry, my earlier note never went out. That link in my previous note is a document I got presumably by being part of this list. Was wondering if anyone else or whom else got this. I have no issues with it, just wish I was qualified. What a fun job that would be! I know one of our listers is in Matt

Stus-List Old Rochester High sailng program.

2015-02-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Can't attach a pdf. Here is a link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1jlbdmQzvxLUEI1dXd6bXNaLVU/view?usp=sharin g ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at:

Re: Stus-List While our Northeast friends were shoveling snow..

2015-02-11 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
We got hammered in the greater Boston area. Took a break from clearing my roof and breaking up the ice dams yesterday to clear the cover on my boat (for the 8th time). Had to repair the frame once, too. It was nice to daydream for a minute as I sat in the cockpit about pointing into a warm SW br

Re: Stus-List Universal M4-30 (Eric Baumes)

2015-01-30 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The pitch of the wheel will determine RPM. I have seen 3k plus form my A-4 and I think there was more if I wanted it. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 7:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List message delivery problems

2015-01-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I mean it was received without any of the "donate" text From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 10:47 AM To: 'Bill Bina - gmail'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List message delive

Re: Stus-List message delivery problems

2015-01-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The email I just sent was clean. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 10:47 AM To: 'Bill Bina - gmail'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List message delivery problems Dell laptop. Win

Re: Stus-List message delivery problems

2015-01-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
39 TM On Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 9:48 AM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: This list is provided by the C&C Photo Album and is free to subscribed members. Please help us keep it free by donating today at: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/chandlery_2/store.php?crn=226 <http://www.cncphot

Re: Stus-List message delivery problems

2015-01-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
This list is provided by the C&C Photo Album and is free to subscribed members. Please help us keep it free by donating today at: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/chandlery_2/store.php?crn=226&rn=428&action=show_detail ___ Me too, Skip -Original Messag

Re: Stus-List PNW Rendezvous?

2015-01-19 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
That's because your engine is in a boat. Or do you mean relatively speaking From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rex & Jennifer Delay via CnC-List Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 7:01 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List PNW Rendezvous? Just wonde

Stus-List Torqing keel bolts

2015-01-19 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I know this subject has been discussed in great detail. Sorry for any duplication. I am in the process of procuring a three quarter drive torque wrench and sockets big enough to re-torque my keel bolts. Before I do this I just want to be sure that 350 foot-pounds is the correct adjustment. Also

Re: Stus-List replacing balsa core

2015-01-19 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Excellent info. Thanks! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 11:11 AM To: Josh Muckley; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List replacing balsa core Last week someone asked about this. The page below on m

Stus-List balsa core

2015-01-15 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have resigned myself to the fact that I need to address my decks and cockpit sole. The PO installed wood strips fore to aft on the cockpit sole ostensibly to provide some lateral traction. They were not properly bedded and as you might imagine, the wood strips did not last long. There are open sc

Re: Stus-List Fw: The stern squats at high speed

2015-01-14 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Fear of sinking by over-power is why I won't put a turbo charger on my A4 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Sam Salter via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 6:26 PM To: CnC Subject: Stus-List Fw: The stern squats at high speed I would have though

Re: Stus-List Questions from potential buyer

2015-01-14 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have been impressed with the way my 1974 33 3/4 tonner is made. Other than the likely-hood for moisture in the balsa core of the cabin roof and the cockpit sole (not the fault of the manufacturer) the boat looks to be solid as a rock and sails nice and stiff. I do wish I had the 33-1 layout, thou

Stus-List Pics of my mast head and spreaders

2015-01-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I had committed a couple weeks ago to take some pics of my halyard sheaves among other things for another lister. I posted some that might be helpful. There are also pics of my spreaders. My lowers seem to be in need of repair or replacement. I obviously need to clean off the protective tape an

Re: Stus-List Diving your own boat

2014-12-23 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
used dive or tank filling compressor. You don't need to be certified to fill your own tanks. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone On Dec 22, 2014, at 6:25 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List < <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List wishing you the best of Solstice

2014-12-22 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Happy holidays to all! Jack, how do you clean your hull? Do you do it yourself or hire it out. I am considering getting dive certified so I can get a set of tanks and air. Even with all the gear (weights, wet suit, etc.) I think it would be a lot less expensive in the long run and as a bonus, I

Re: Stus-List Boat stands and draining deck water while on the stands.

2014-12-22 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I found this out this year myself. I have had no problems at the mooring with drainage in my cockpit. When the boat haulers dropped her in the yard they asked which way the boat drains (fore or aft) I told them to keep it level. They were surprised. My cockpit drains are right in the middle of my c

Re: Stus-List Cool yacht for sale

2014-12-19 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I wouldn't say the engine is dead. Depends on the cause. Could be possibly be repaired (head gasket). From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Abbott via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 8:23 AM To: Josh Muckley; cnc-list@cnc-list.com; j...@dellabarba.co

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Anyone use 6V's?

2014-12-15 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
And doubles as ballast! From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Colin Kilgour via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 6:37 PM To: David Risch; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Anyone use 6V's? I'm late to the conversation but I have

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Anyone use 6V's?

2014-12-15 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Correct Ohms law From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Russell via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 4:14 PM To: Jean-Francois J Rivard; C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Anyone use 6V's? Definitely not true! Two 6 volt 200 AH batter

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Anyone use 6V's?

2014-12-15 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I used 6V batteries in series for my house bank in my last boat. Two reasons: first, my battery locker was not easy to get to and installing or removing a golf cart battery was VERY difficult. It was much easier to do it with two smaller batteries. Second, according to my math I got slightly more r

Re: Stus-List Cabin Sole replacement

2014-12-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Steve, Wow! I’m curious where the $4,100 expectation came from. That is a huge difference. The cost of having professionals do any marine work is always a little surprising to me but this does seem high unless there were significant unanticipated challenges associated with the work. In that

Re: Stus-List Fuel

2014-12-09 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The diesel you get at a marina almost is always the same (tax-wise) as what you get at gas stations. I have never seen it to be otherwise. We pay over-the-road taxes on it and it contains the correct dyes. For those of you with experience in power yachting, we used to be able to document our marina

Re: Stus-List Masthead sheaves replacement

2014-12-05 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
No problemo, Rod. When I head down to the marina this weekend I will do my best to measure what I can (along with some good close up pics). I wanted to inspect my sheaves anyway. Stay tuned…. Burt From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rod Randow via C

Re: Stus-List Furl 1st or Reef 1st ?

2014-12-04 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
When single handing (tiller boat, no auto helm) or even when sailing with the admiral, reefing is not an option for me unless I choose to do it when raising the main. I confess that I do furl the jib when needed and will also just spill a little air from the main to the point of a mild luff when ne

Re: Stus-List C&C 33-I Spreaders?

2014-12-04 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
southshoreyachts.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dan Utinske via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 9:13 AM To: D.J. Platt; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 33-I Spreaders? Is there a web page for Shoure Yachts? Thanks, On

Re: Stus-List Masthead sheaves replacement

2014-12-03 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have a '74 33 3/4 tonner. I believe our rigs are very similar if not identical. I just had my mast un-stepped in order to haul the boat to my property for some winter projects. The mast is stored at my marina. If you like I can take some close up pics for you. I should be heading down to the yard

Re: Stus-List OMG! We're dragging!

2014-12-03 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
omething. I'll look again. Bill BIna On 12/3/2014 11:36 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: even my old (over 10 years) Garmin GPSMAP 76S has that function. This might be different for other manufacturers. Marek From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List OMG! We're dragging!

2014-12-03 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Bill, My old Garmin Chart plotter does exactly that. The anchor alarm sets up a radius from a point and sounds when you go outside it. Pretty sure most of them have that feature. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Wednes

Re: Stus-List Draft

2014-11-21 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
were factory options. Joel On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: I just got schooled by my boat (again). The specifications for my boat show it having a draft of 5’6”. (This is a 1974 C&C 33 ¾ tonner). I bought (used) jack stands for her winter stay in my b

Re: Stus-List Draft

2014-11-20 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Yes I do have PT 2x6 under each foot of each stand. The ground under the boat is crushed stone bank. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alan Bergen via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:02 PM To: C&C Photoalbum email list Subject: Re: Stus-List Dr

Stus-List Draft

2014-11-20 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I just got schooled by my boat (again). The specifications for my boat show it having a draft of 5’6”. (This is a 1974 C&C 33 ¾ tonner). I bought (used) jack stands for her winter stay in my back yard based on that. I just had her delivered and found out my stands are too short. I was able to reco

Stus-List protocol

2014-11-20 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
What is the accepted method on this list for sharing things like pictures that are larger than 60k? Burt ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribin

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Checklist

2014-11-19 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
o:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: November 18, 2014 5:59 PM To: 'Chuck S'; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Winterizing Checklist Related but specific to sailboats: What is best practice (or acceptable practice) for prepar

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Checklist

2014-11-18 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Related but specific to sailboats: What is best practice (or acceptable practice) for preparing and storing sails for the winter? In the absence of a sail loft I can’t imagine a graceful way to clean dry and fold the sails. Maybe step a mast in the back yard? My sails are all fairly o

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump parts for C & C 30-1

2014-11-17 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
If you look them up on line you will find distributors closer to you. Burt -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 10:32 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Bilge pump

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump parts for C & C 30-1

2014-11-17 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Ron. Definitely take the pump apart first. Might be an easy fix. You can get parts for it at Jamestown Distributors if you need them. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 10:32 A

Re: Stus-List c&c 41

2014-11-16 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
That's in my marina I believe. (Pirates Cove). There is also a C&C I noticed from Nantucket called "Magic" up on the hard. I really know nothing about either boat. They both showed up recently. From the outside Reverie looks to need a cleaning but could be in nice shape. It is brokered by a differ

Re: Stus-List teak grab rail help 35 MK I

2014-11-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I don’t have inside grab rails or a headliner for that matter. Maybe those amenities were sacrificed along with the shower and v- berth on the “custom” ¾ ton special Or maybe my headliner was removed although it seems the inside of the cabin ceiling was painted several times. The layout is s

Re: Stus-List Exhaust hose replacement for 33-1

2014-11-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I just found something to like about my ¾ ton special. I have a deck hatch on the gunwale aft of the cockpit that is big enough to let me get right down into that space behind the engine. I can get to everything in there without performing any circus tricks or cutting anything. I am not familiar

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

2014-11-12 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Found some more info. Looks like not many were made. Same hull and sail plan as the 33 MK I but a very different deck and interior. My boat has 3 deck hatches but I sacrifice cockpit size, forward headroom, V-berth and other comforts like a real galley, separate shower and head, pressurized pota

Re: Stus-List boat terms

2014-11-10 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
t was an effort to create level rating classes of boats that could be raced with figuring handicaps. Do a search on IOR ton rating. I don’t think there is enough info on sailboatdata.com to calculate clearance. James 1976 C&C 38 Oriental, NC From: Burt Stratton via CnC-List <mail

Re: Stus-List boat terms

2014-11-10 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
un...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Burt Stratton via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List boat terms I own a 1974 C&C 33 ¾ ton I have looked around a bit and cannot find any reference to the term “3/4 ton” (in C&C terms). I did

Stus-List boat terms

2014-11-10 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I own a 1974 C&C 33 ¾ ton I have looked around a bit and cannot find any reference to the term “3/4 ton” (in C&C terms). I did find the spec sheet available on sailboatdata.com for the ¾ ton but no explanation there. If anyone on the list can point me in the right direction I would appreciate i

Re: Stus-List Anchor question

2014-11-06 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I have never had any issues with my Danforth but it is pretty sandy / mucky around here. In fact the last time I used it a front came through Newport and blew real hard all night long. Didn't move at all. I was more worried about my ground tackle than dragging the anchor. From: CnC-List [mailto

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

2014-11-06 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
rom: Burt Stratton via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 11:05 AM To: 'Dave Godwin' <mailto:dave.god...@me.com> ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs Sorry for the rookie question bu

Re: Stus-List Running Lights >Approved LED bulbs

2014-11-06 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Sorry for the rookie question but what is the steaming light? For sailboats I am aware of the deck bi-color, masthead and stern lights, tri-color (which is mounted on the mast and used as an alternate to the deck mounted bi-color and stern lights, and the anchor light. Is “steaming light” a

Re: Stus-List Winterizing my boat and Sea cocks

2014-11-04 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Beyent, Congratulations on your purchase! I am in a similar position although I have relatively extensive power boat ownership experience. When it comes to winterizing they are very similar. The standing rigging being the major difference. I see many owners here keep their rigs up over the w

Re: Stus-List Metallurgy

2014-11-03 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
I don’t have an electric automatic bilge pump. I just have my Whale gusher. I have never found much water in the boat even after extended time on the mooring. Usually just a short turn (maybe 10 pumps) at the pump handle empties it out. Am I crazy? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Atomic 4

2014-11-02 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Bernard. If you have questions just give them a call. Looks like there are a lot of options for your thermostat and housing. www. moyermarine.com/ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, Novembe

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