Stus-List EV100 Wheel Pilot clutch

Just where I put the grease on mine to cure the squeal. It worked. Dan SheerPegathy LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco >        Here is a diagram that shows where to lube the clutch eccentrics: > >        >https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNjG3Nxe0HabHO0ivSHWfduGj0Kd6VM3/view?usp=sharing > >     

Stus-List EV100 Wheel Pilot clutch

I just bought a new ev100 wheel pilot and after about 6 hours of use it started to squeal. Problem was the same, squeak was in the clutch roller on the eccentric attached to the clutch handle. The eccentric on the other side of the motor is the tension adjuster, and it is a mirror image of the c

Stus-List Outboard Motor for Dinghy

I've owned a Honda 2 long shaft for a decade now, it powers my 1966 O'Day Daysailer, 17' centerboard, quite adequately. Except for replacing the carb, it's done me well. Well enough that I bought a Honda 2 short shaft for my dinghy to avoid carrying the motor back and forth - $250 used, needed

Stus-List . Re: C&C Lister Roll Call

Dan Sheer/ Pegathy/ C&C Landfall 38/ 1980/ 30238/ dansh...@yahoo.com ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 158, Issue 44

Here's my two cents. I almost never use the main - at all - in heavy wind, upwind or downwind. I roller furl till it's comfortable, and that's that. To jibe single handed, I first wrap the jib on the opposite side, pull out all the slack and then a bit more, and cleat it - easy with a self-tail

Stus-List Genoa shackles

I use soft shackles as well. Made them myself, not hard. Far superior to metal shackles, particularly for this application. Much less likely to damage something when flapping around. My head, in particular. Dan SheerPegathy - LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco _

Stus-List Landfall 38 stemhead bow roller replacement (Dreuge)

Very nice. I want to do this myself, but I'd like it to accomodate 2 anchors, my 20kg Bruce and a Danforth 40 (the PO's were not shy about anchors). May send you a note when I get to doing it. I need to get a round tuit. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Re: Stus-List mystery item

I actually know what that is. Back in the Old Silurian period (a million years ago next November according to Mark Twain) I learned to sail racing on an Alberg 30 with a roller furling boom. In those days - remember, dinosaurs still roamed the earth - a roller furling boom had a gear next to the

Stus-List Refridge fan

Just brought  a camco fan for about 10 bucks. Runs over  a month on alkaline D cells. Also has an activated carbon filter. Could be run with rechargeable cells I believe. Works great. Amazon.  Dan SheerPegathy LF 38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ T

Stus-List checking fire extinguishers & Lifeslings

Just had the Coast Guard auxiliary check Pegathy. That's a good idea because they give you a sticker which, I am told, makes it less likely that you will be boarded. Besides telling me to make my preservers more accessibile (they were underneath the throwable Type V seat cushions), he told me th

Stus-List v berth sheets and mattress pads

Looking for advice on how to make 'em. Dan SheerPegathy LF 38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPa

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 148, Issue 68

Per previous, Pegathy has a Chesapeake Sailmakers stack pack - not attached to the sail. I can drop the sail quickly, with the pack fully up - and - if I'm into the wind - it will mainly flake itself. That said, when I have crew, I will go to the mast and flake it as someone else lets the sail d

Stus-List Anyone Have A Stack Pack?

Pegathy has a stack pack made by Chesapeake sailmakers. It's wonderful. Head to wind, drop the main, zip it up. Well, not quite that easy, usually have to push the sail of the top edge of the pack and inside, but close. The front comes off and the pack can be lashed to the boom for racing, with

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 148, Issue 29

Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 08:32:48 -0500 Ray, Had a similar issue with my LF38. My mechanic found a leak originating outside just above the keel joint and then through to the bottom of the bilge just aft of the keel. We identified it by water dripping out and leaving marks over the winter. My bilge

Stus-List Prop pitch

Try this spreadsheet. http://www.surfbaud.co.uk/wave/ Dan SheerPegathy - LF 38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list

Stus-List 2018 Mid-Atlantic Rendezvous

Josh, White Rocks Marina, where Pegathy is docked, has lots of transient slips, and Mike's Crab House North on the property (though it may be closed in early October). It's 33 min from Annapolis by car. Maryland Yacht club is also nearby, and might host the rendezvous. It's about 4-5 hours north

Stus-List 2018 Mid-Atlantic C&C rendezvous

Josh, White Rocks Marina, where Pegathy is docked, has lots of transient slips, and Mike's Crab House North on the property (though it may be closed in early October). It's 33 min from Annapolis by car. Maryland Yacht club is also nearby, and might host the rendezvous. It's about 4-5 hours nort

Stus-List Small lightweight outboard

When I got my 17' ODay Daysailer, Jamm Session, it came with a 2002 2hp Honda outboard, long shaft. That little motor, with its low pitch prop, pushes the 750+ pound Jamm Session around at close to 5 knots. I also used it on my 8.5' inflatable dink, and once used the dink to tow 17K lb Pegathy t

Stus-List LF 38 prop and vdrive and prop walk

Fred, Pegathy's stern goes strongly to port in reverse, not to starboard, as yours seems to do. She does not, however, have the original v-drive, the PO had to replace it when reverse failed in sea trials during the survey. The PO was not happy, but I suspect he didn't have a clue it was about t

Stus-List lf 38 prop

Pegathy has a two blade MaxProp. Seems to work fine, very good in reverse, although there is a lot of prop walk. There is also vibration, but this may or may not be the prop. I certainly would not trade it for a fixed prop. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF 38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Re: Stus-List Cautionary Tale

I had a similar experience last year, and posted it on this list. In my case the zincs kept the shaft in the boat. Don't ask me how, but my mechanic knows how to get the hub off the shaft to change the cutlass bearing without pulling the tranny. Dan SheerPegathyLF 38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Stus-List furling line

I just replaced my line with 3/8 polyester. Easier on the hands, plenty of room on the drum. As pointed out, strength is not an issue. Sometimes it's easier to use the winch to furl the sail, but it is never hard, so my guess is I've never had a line load of over 150 lbs. It's wear and tear on m

Stus-List So it works for Plexiglass, does it work for eisenglass?

In other words, can I get the scuffs off the eisenglass on my dodger with really fine sand paper followed by compound and polish? Dan SheerPegathy - LF 38, Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members.

Stus-List CC 38 Bilge Pump

Joe, I'm a big believer in bilge pumps. Pegathy has 2, 2000 gph each, on separate float switches and separate toggle switches. I've had pumps fail many times, for unknown reasons. More than increasing your capacity, I'd recommend installing a spare pump with the float switch set slightly higher

Stus-List Exterior Teak Varnish Recommendation?

I like Cetol, but I don't use it on my exterior teak. I'm a Semco believer. When I got Pegathy the exterior varnish was useless. Had to be stripped off. It was a Royal Paine Diaz, as Click and Clack would say. I put on two coats of Semco Honeytone. Had to put on a third later that year. Next yea

Stus-List Fastening Jib Sheets

I made soft shackles for Pegathy's jib sheets. They work great. Don't hang up on the shrouds like bowlines do. I used 3/8 hollow braid high tech line. Used this technique - Better Soft Shackle -  Use the line lengths and mark measurements they compute for you. You could use smaller than 3/8 li

Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection - now lazy jacks

Two years ago I had Chesapeake Sailmakers make a stack pack for Pegathy. The actual admiral (Pegathy's her college nickname) is less than 5'. That's all she'll admit to. So it's difficult for her to help flake a main that's sliding all over the cabin top, much less help put on the sailcover. And

Stus-List MO Pole refurb

For what it's worth, I refurbed Pegathy's MO pole 2 years ago. Sanded the fiberglass pole, painted it with Krylon for plastic. Has held up well. Peeled the rubber coating from the float, and painted that with the rubber coating used for pliers' handles. That's held up well, too, but it's not smo

Stus-List Folding Prop won't open - prop size.

I have a 2 blade MaxProp which feathers rather than folds, but I also had a vibration problem. My mechanic suggested that the length of shaft from the strut to the prop was to long. He extended the key slot at the front of the shaft by about 2" and drilled new dimples for the set screws. It got

Re: Stus-List Raymarine exits the instrument, vhf and

When I bought Pegathy, I bought the cheapest Garmin chartplotter. Once you've sailed with a chartplotter, you never want to be without. I also have Marine Navigator on my smartphone and both the Garmin app (accesses the Active Captain data base, a pretty useful piece) and Open GL navigator, both

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

I bought Pegathy in Ft. Lauderdale and sailed her up to Baltimore. Last year, sailed to Nantucket and back. Coasting is fun and pretty easy. Best to have 4 or more crew when you overnight offshore, even coasting. Active Captain is a great app, best if you're computer or tablet has a GIS reciever

Stus-List Portable Air Conditioner -- Anyone try it?

I have a standup unit with a single hose, 8K BTU, on Pegathy. Vented to the small hatch over the galley. Strapped with clips to the aft end of the port salon bench for travel. Will not cool the interior when the day is hot and the sun is out, but it is still refreshing to sit in front of the col

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 hull numbers

Love to give you a hull number, but don't know how to read it. The HIN is CCY38072M80J. I presume from that the the hull number is 72, but I'm not sure. Please decipher and let me know. Other info: Year 1980 Owner Dan Sheer Boat Name Pegathy Built at Rhode Island Present Location Rock Creek

Stus-List New sails for my 38

I've been very pleased with the sails I got from Chesapeake Sailmakers (Chuck O'Malley) in Annapolis. Super service, and the roller furling 145 sails very well when furled to 110 as conditions dictate. On the Landfall 38, sailing jib only is a good option in heavy weather. The sails have held up

Stus-List Transmission/prop woes

Just had my shaft slip out of the coupling as well. Zincs forward of the strut kept it from coming out of the boat. It was "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer" getting the shaft back up so I could reattach it to the coupling. An hour and a half of "grunting and swearing and beer" before we were on

Re: Stus-List hottest trip ever

August '75 - or was it '76. Newly married. Wife and I on a Hinterhoeller Shark - 24' no standing headroom. Mill Creek off Whitehall Bay (just north of Annapolis) South down to St Margarets River (off the Potomac), across to Smith Island, up to Oxford, then St. Michaels then home. No wind, almost

Re: Stus-List Roller Furling Line

Just replaced the furler line on Pegathy. 145% Genoa on an LF38 80' of 3/8 double braid. Works well, 10' tail when unfurled, figure 8 to hold the line on the drum. A bit more than a half foot of stretch under load when reefed, I figure. That's less than a half turn of the drum. I figure that if

Re: Stus-List Autopilot

Pegathy is still using an AutoHelm 3000. It's a wheel pilot on a 38' boat. It shouldn't work, but it does. Keeps a bearing, and tacks as advertised. Even in heavy wind, though I have to use the wheel break to help stabilize the wheel - there's not enough motor resistance in heavy wind to keep th

Stus-List Gear, shaft positin, transmission, folding

I like my MaxProp 2 blade. Instant bite in reverse, better than a fixed prop. Feathers easily. Leave the gear in reverse. Maybe a little more drag than folding, but it works well. Also, it's adjustable, and I've been able to maximize my engine performance over the years (got to be out of the

Stus-List Annapolis yard recommendations?

Oak Harbor Marina in Pasadena Md. is both closer and likely less expensive. I know lots of people who have used it. They specialize in restoration. Dan ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please

Stus-List eagled

Consider yourself lucky. You, at least, got done in by a Bald Eagle. My Garmin wind indicator was trashed by a plain ol' osprey in Megansett Harbor. Lucky for me that he dropped the vane on the deck, and that it didn't splash. And that was "click-on." Still, it cost me a hundred bucks to get a y

Stus-List Stuffing Box and shaft saver couplings and vibration.

I just made the decision to replace the stuffing in my existing box (original) rather than to get a dripless box. The surveyor I used when I bought the boat told me not to use a dripless box due to vibration in my shaft. I have an 18" 2 blade MaxProp, rebuilt last year, with a new cutlass bearin

Stus-List Jib Sheet Line size.

Thanks to all for the responses. I've just bought a bunch of 9/16 line for halyards (current size) from Valley Rope for just over 50 cents a foot. I could convert one to make sheets. I'll probably use soft shackles to attach it. I'm absolutely sure it will be fine for any weather I would want to

Stus-List Jib sheet size

I've got 5/8 sheets on a 145% jib on my Landfall 38. It's overkill. Killing a flea with a shotgun, almost. Question - will 9/16 do, or do I need 1/2? And how long? Thanks, Dan SheerPegathy - Landfall 38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This list is supp

Stus-List Water Ingress

On my trip to New England, Pegathy was taking on a lot of water while underway. Turned out to be an open hose attached to a no longer used thru hull near the stern. The thru hull was above water line at rest, and below while underway. It dumped enough water in to put the floorboards under in a 3

Re: Stus-List Doyle Stack Pack or Mack Pack?

Got a stack pack for an existing loose footed main from Chuck O'Malley at Chesapeake Sailmakers in Annapolis. Works wonderfully. Drop and zip. Cake to put on and take off. Can be rolled up at the boom for racing with little effort. Reasonable price. Chuck is great to work with. Highly recommende

Re: Stus-List little A&H hatches on a LF38 (Frederick G Street)

Fred, Thanks, and please do check. I'll ask around here as well. If they're $100 or more, I'll likely delay another year. Dan ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page

Stus-List Subject: Re: little A&H hatches on a LF38

Fred,If you do have the replacement lens, I'd be interested in a pair. Mine are pretty crazed. Dan SheerPegathy LF 38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to

Stus-List Changing weight distribution in Landfall 38

Bob, For what it's worth, I have 5 group 31 batteries in my LF 38, one in the forward end of the starboard lazarette (starting battery), two under the nav seat (house bank 1) with the Electroscan, and two under the port quarterberth (house bank 2). There are two big red bank switches, one separa

Re: Stus-List Cabin Heat (Robert Boyer)

Nope, he meant 5 pounders. Got the same tanks on Pegathy. They're what fits. Dan SheerPegathy LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco From: "cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:00 PM Subject: CnC-List Digest, Vol 118, Issue 12 Send CnC

Stus-List Heaving-to - sail ratios for higher winds

Patrick, On Pegathy, also an LF38, I have never reefed the main. I have two reef points, but I take it down, or just don't put it up. The boat sails very well under jib alone, and I reef the roller furling jib in very high winds - sailed from Martha's Vineyard to Natucket very comfortably in 40

Stus-List Electronics upgrade

So here's another 2 cents. My Garmin chartplotter has not yet lost a GPS signal. My smartphones (Androids all) do, when the clouds get real thick. Such is the value of the antenna. I was extremely thankful for the chartplotter going into Woods Hole in pea soup. That said, the charts on my pho

Stus-List Landfall Upgrades

I have an old, old, AutoHelm 3000 mounted to Pegathy's wheel. I thought it would barely work when I bought the boat, and that I'd replace it very quickly. WRONG! It works amazingly well with one exception, large, confused following seas. Once I balance the boat the 3000 keeps a heading amazingly

Stus-List New Canvas

Joel, I like Rita at First Class Yacht Services in Pasadena, Md. Very reasonable, good workmanship, real sunbrella, she measures, and everything just fits. If you do enquire, tell her I sent you. Dan SheerPegathy - LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 114, Issue 59

Today's Topics:   1. Re:  Pegathy's New England Voyage (Richard N. Bush)   2.  Black Lid For Pump Out (Jean-Francois J Rivard)   3.  Yacht Canvas/Bimini Top (Daniel Sheer)   4. Re:  Yacht Canvas/Bimini Top (Joel Aronson)   5.  Starter (mcrom...@bell.blackberry.net)   6. Re:  Starter (Edd

Stus-List Yacht Canvas/Bimini Top

Joel, I like Rita at First Class Yacht Services in Pasadena, Md. Very reasonable, good workmanship, real sunbrella, she measures, and everything just fits. If you do enquire, tell her I sent you. Dan SheerPegathy - LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Stus-List Pegathy's New England Voyage

June 5 - 28 2015 in an LF38. Baltimore to Nantucket and back. Log and photos atPegathy_NE_Voyage |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Pegathy_NE_Voyage30_Sailin_in_the_downpour_LymetoNew_Haven.jpg 9:50 am | | | | View on drive.google.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | |   | Best viewed on Google Dr

Stus-List hypalon glue

So, I bought the $50. NRS hypalon glue and accelerator. I used it to attach D ring pads to my hypalon inflatable. The D rings attached to the davit lines - one port and one starboard near the bow. Didn't hold. Don't want to spend another $50 on glue - that's 1/8 the price of the entire dink. Thi

Stus-List Boat Time and Weather

Pegathy spent most of the month of June on a cruise from Baltimore to Nantucket and back. Lots of sailing and lots of good shore time as well. Highlights include: The outside trip from Cape May to Block Island, wind almost 30 knts on the beam the whole way and phosphorescent jellies at night. Se

Stus-List Force 10 stove parts

Fred, Thanks for the response. I wrote the post after I talked to Force 10. They told me they had NO parts, particularly not burners or thermocouples, for anything made prior to 2000. Good to know, but not good in my current situation. I need a couple of burner caps and thermocouples. Else, the

Stus-List Force 10 stove parts

Anyone have a source for parts (burner caps, themocouples) for an old Force 10 3 burner stove/oven? Thanks. Dan SheerPegathy - LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscri

Stus-List Pegathy's New England Voyage

I'm taking Pegathy from Baltimore to Boston and back, leaving June 5. Itinerary is Baltimore, Cape May, Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Provincetown, Bowston, Woods Hole, Mystic, New Haven, New York City, Lower Jersey Shore, Ocean City Md, and then back to Baltimore. Got 4 weeks to d

Stus-List Rock Hall Approach

Pegathy takes 5'. I have run across the bar using the line formed by the Brewerton Channel East range lights several times in the last few years, and, per the charts, have never had less than 1.5 feet under the keel. I'd do it again anytime except low tide or in strong winds. Even going slowly t

Stus-List Holding Tank for LF 38

Just so happens I'm installing a tank on my LF38 as this is being written. Pegathy doesn't have a shower, and does have a nav station. The ElectroScan is under the nav station seat. I'm putting the tank in the locker under the drawers on the starboard side just forward of the head. I got a 15 ga

Stus-List LF38 Mast Placement in the Step

Just looked - Pegathy's mast is in the middle of the step, spacers on both sides. She's got a bit of lee helm in very light air. Goes away quickly as the wind comes up. Seems to me that more rake increases weather helm when the forestay is slacked, backstay tightened, and the mast step doesn't

Stus-List Fuel tank replacement

Pegathy's PO or predecessor did a fuel tank replacement. They sawed a piece out of the starboard lazarette side to get it in and then did a good, but visible, patch job. It clearly was not easy. If I had to do it, I would indeed try to use a bladder inside the remains of the old tank. The old ta

Stus-List bottom paint

I used Micron CF last year. I'm on the Patapsco so the salinity ranges from 10-20 ppt. I had some leftover Micron CSC, so I put that on the keel and rudder and CF on the rest of the bottom. Couldn't tell the difference in terms of performance. CF isn't copper, so I'll put it on the prop shaft th

Stus-List New Instruments

When I bought Pegathy, I got a Garmin 421s chartplotter. It was small enough to be unobtrusive and had as many (maybe more) pixels than the larger screens. It will display any combination of up to 4 (I think) instruments on the NMEA 2000 bus on a ribbon on the chart screen. The next year, I boug

Stus-List lf38 hatch seals

Here's the stuff. Seems the galley and head hatches are A&H. I also need a spring, but need to go to the boat to measure the spring and the seal. If you're somewhere you can get the measurements for the galley hatch seal and the spring, and get the part# for the hatch this weekend, please send t

Stus-List LF38 hatch seals

Whad'da great list. I'm sittin' here tryin' to figure out how to fix my galley hatch seal, don't even know what kind it is. Somebody else asks the same question and yet another guy gives the answer. Youse guys must be telepathetic. Dan SheerPegathy LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Stus-List Any C&C Lister in Maine?

Good thing that the only productive things I did yesterday were moving boxes of books and scraping Pegathy's bottom. My PHRF is about 135, not whatever I said yesterday. A 153 rating would make me a BIG winner down here, Dwight. Except for the races where I made really stupid mistakes, I'd have

Stus-List Subject: Re: Any C&C Lister in Maine?

Damien, I'm sailing my LF38 from Baltimore to Boston  and back this June, if you want a look. Wonderful boat, stable, dry, and reasonably fast (PHRA 230) better off the wind than on due to shoal draft, but still reasonably good on the wind. The aft cabin arrangement is terrific for short handed

Stus-List Jacklines on an LF 38

Again, thanks for the advice. I believe I'll be leading the jackines from the base of the aft bow pulpit stanchions, inside the shrouds, to a pad eye about 4' from the stern. Probably put a couple of pad eyes in the cockpit, too. Dan SheerPegathy LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco __

Stus-List jacklines for an LF 38

Many thanks to all. Do you guys run line or strap, and what size? ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.co

Stus-List How to run jacklines on an LF38.

I need 'em for the NE voyage. The mast is 16+ ft back from the bow. Theres a good, sturdy eye near the bow. I can run them to the cabintop handrails at the cockpit, but that seems strange. Suggestions, please. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com T

Stus-List Appropriate safety gear for a trip to Boston

Advice please. I'm taklng Pegathy from Baltimore to Boston and back in June. I've got an 8 foot inflatable, a gps based plb (McMurdo FastFind 210), and a new VHF with an AIS receiver. The only offshore planned is from Cape May to Block Island. Everything else will be close to shore. Do I need to

Stus-List Cabin sole replacement

Speakin' of which. Pegathy's cabin sole is original, I think, glass enclosed ply with holly/teak veneer and varnish. The veneer is separating from the ply, but the ply is in good shape, I think. I was thinking about using some kind of artificial teak/holly "stuff" and gluing it on top of the ply

Stus-List Subject: Masthead sheaves replacement

I had trouble raising the main on Pegathy when I bought her. Bunch of silicon lube on the slides and lower slot and - viola - up she went, no problem. Cheapest fix ever. Dan SheerPegathy C&C LF 38Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by

Stus-List Subject: Re: LF38 engine access - how bad is it really?

Pegathy has an HM35F, which is supposed to rate 35 hp. It was installed in the mid 90's and has about 2700 hrs. Still runs very well - started right up in freezing weather when I had her hauled two weeks ago. She's configured with the OEM nav station starboard. There's access in the front, after

Stus-List GPS Mount

My Garmin 4" is mounted on my pedestal. Wouldn't have it anywhere else - I can set a course and monitor it while helming. It stays mounted under my pedestal cover, under my bimini when I'm gone. Dan Sheer Pegathy - 1980 Landfall 38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco

Re: Stus-List Shallows and deep draft (Joel Aronson)

Pegathy lives on Rock Creek off the Patapsco, and the docks will easily handle 6' almost all the time, and 7' just a shade less often. But my wife Peggy and I sailed a Pearson 30 (5') for over 20 years. We went aground often enough that anything more then 5' was a negative when looking for a new

Stus-List Electro Scan

The LCD display on my 12v Electro Scan doesn't work anymore. The system functions, just can't read the error or status messages. Anybody got a used one that's working and for sale? Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is pro

Stus-List Insurance on a LF38

er Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco Message: 5 Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:48:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Daniel Sheer via CnC-List To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Stus-List Insurance on a LF38 Message-ID:     <1398908914.78204.yahoomail...@web126201.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Conten

Stus-List Insurance on a LF38

Got my 1980 LF38 insured through Geico. Seaworthy is the actual insurance company. I thought it was a very reasonable rate for the policy after shopping around. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Pho

Stus-List What to lead aft

used while the foredeckman is otherwise occupied. Is that true? I think it's good to have the stormsail halyard (the same line as the topping lift) aft on principle. Does that make sense? Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco Message: 6 Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:46:59 -0400 From:

Stus-List What to lead aft

Since I'm now setting up to fly a chute, I have to decide what lines to bring aft and which to cleat off at the mast base. And I'm confused. Actually I'm a citizen of that state. This is what I'm thinking. Advice solicited. The 2 reefing lines and the outhaul go to a Barient 10 winch on the bo

Stus-List Spinnaker sheets for LF 38

Advice on diameter material and length appreciated for spinnaker sheets on an LF38. Thanks Dan Shee Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Dorade boxes

Martin, The boxes on my LF38 are attached with screws from inside the cabin top. I needed to remove the headliner to get to them. Not too bad, actually, and the screws came out without excessive effort. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco _

Stus-List Windless and autopilot on LF38

Frank, I'm the guy you talked to at White Rocks Marina last weekend. I have had trouble with my 3HM35 overheating as well. It only overheats at heavy load, and when it did in the past, I reduced the rpm and motored on. I also had everything checked (but did not have the exchanger cleaned). Fin

Stus-List e: LF38 rudder post grease fitting

Never thought that there'd be this much discussion. Thanks to all. Dan Sheer    Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Kids on boats (was an arrogant woman blogs)

My wife's an elementary school teacher. She doesn't think much of (helicopter) parents who hover over everything their kids do, and who insulate them from the real world and everything they perceive as risky (but certainly not all real risks, like driving). We didn't raise our kids that way, tho

Stus-List LF 38 rudder post grease fitting (again)

Anybody know whether the bearing is metal or plastic? Trying to figure out what grease to use. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List LF38 rudder post grease fitting

Anybody know if the LF38 has a grease fitting on the rudder post, and if so, where it is? Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Stus-List Poli-Glow

I've been using Nu-Finish on all my stuff for years. Easy to apply, I only use a buffer on the big boat 'cause my arm gets tired. Advertised as once a year on cars, seems to do the trick for me. Dan Sheer Pegathy LF38 on Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___

Stus-List Fw: LF38 Propane locker and stern ladder measurements

On Sunday, February 23, 2014 4:36 PM, Daniel Sheer wrote: For those who asked. Stern ladder 1" ss tube 14" wide 43" long Rung spacing 14" - lowest rung and sides one piece. Top and middle rung welded in perpendicular 1st rung standoff  7.25 to inside of tube.

Stus-List Landfall 38 propane locker question

I replaced my two 5 lb tanks last year with steel. Didn't seem worth the expense to do anything else, and I don't use much propane here in Baltimore. Don't even have a heater. Worse comes to worst, firing up the diesel heats the cabin up pretty quick.  AC is what I need. And fans. In any case, I

Stus-List Subject: swim ladder for 38 landfall

I'll send a pic and measurements soon as I get down to the boat, prolly Sunday. If Wally doesn't beat me to it. Dan Pegathy LF38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list

Stus-List Wiring an Inverter

Several have pointed out that wiring the inverter out to the shore power in could drain the batteries by powering the water heater and the converter. A transfer switch could stop this, or something that prevented the inverter from powering anything but the outlets. Got to think about that. Me

Stus-List Wiring an Inverter

deville, LA Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Daniel Sheer wrote: Can I connect the outlet of the inverter to the shore power inlet socket (using an adapter of course)? I don't see why this would be a problem, but what do I know. Even if I left the converter on it would ju

Stus-List Inverter to Shore Power

Can I connect the outlet of the inverter to the shore power inlet socket (using an adapter of course)? I don't see why this would be a problem, but what do I know. Even if I left the converter on it would just waste power, I think. The advantage, of course, is that all of the AC outlets on the

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