Re: Stus-List manhole properly explain

2016-12-05 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Russ is, indeed, a very funny fellow but he'd be a lot funnier if he was stuck in one of those manholes On 6 December 2016 at 14:04, John McKay via CnC-List wrote: > I had a good laugh at that one! > > > > On Monday, December 5, 2016 9:55 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Re: Stus-List 35-1 refrigeration installed completed

2016-04-19 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
I'm interested too, Dennis. Soon to do the same exercise on Sea Mistress. David On 19 Apr 2016 23:40, "Frederick G Street via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis — sign me up! > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield

Re: Stus-List Extending our winter vacation

2016-03-14 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
​Stu, Sincerely sorry to hear about Gladys' misfortune. Wishing you both the best and hoping there is something positive that will eventuate from this. Praying for rapid healing. David Lenehan (Down Under)​ ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To

Re: Stus-List MMSI Number Assigning Authority (USA and Canada)

2016-01-15 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
st wrote: > Hi David, > FWIW, I've lived abroad and I suppose, was more looking for the "word on > the street" with respect to the way things actually work with respect to > the origin of one's MMSI. > Cheers, > --Bob M > > > On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 10:54

Re: Stus-List MMSI Number Assigning Authority (USA and Canada)

2016-01-15 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Bob, No one can give you a definitie answer about how you will be treated upon arrival in any port anywhere in the world. It can and does vary. Having dealt with bureaucracies for what seems like forever, the official answer you will get is simple: "You must comply with the law when you visit t

Re: Stus-List Testing DSC

2016-01-15 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
List, As I understand it, the *primary* purpose of DSC is for rapid and accurate communication of your ship's/boat's identity (the MMSI number) in a distress, urgency or safety situation. The initial burst of info from a DSC enabled radio sends your MMSI number and, assuming you have the radio co

Re: Stus-List Testing DSC

2016-01-14 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Russ, Just by way of clarification, I think you'll find that Bob is asking about the DSC only function. Channel 70 is not a voice channel. David (Who will have the same problem soon way over here) On 15 January 2016 at 13:12, Russ & Melody via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi Bo

Re: Stus-List Raymarine e-Series Chartplotters/MFDs

2016-01-11 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Edd, The 9" screen in the eS Series is dearer than the 7" screen but still worth looking at for the reasons given by Fred. I'm going with the 7" version as I set up "Sea Mistress" from scratch with a fully integrated Raymarine system. Looked seriously at the 9" but I found the 7" screen to be mo

Re: Stus-List Was Jib sheet - now buying sheets and halyards

2016-01-07 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Russ, You forgot the hangman's rope for mutinous crew and deserters.😀 On 8 January 2016 at 14:50, Russ & Melody via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I've got rope on my sailboat, it's not all just a line. > > There's the bellrope, boltrope and a spool of rope that hasn't been set

Re: Stus-List Sydney Hobart Race

2015-12-27 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
; >> I'm impressed with "Teasing Machine", an Archambault 13. They are >> kicking butt. >> >> Dennis C. >> >> On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 5:37 AM, David Lenehan via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> As I head to

Re: Stus-List Sydney Hobart Race

2015-12-27 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
st.com> wrote: > >> 23 retirements and counting. Brutal. >> >> >> On Saturday, December 26, 2015, David Lenehan via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Just got an update - there are now 15 retirements. >>> >>&g

Re: Stus-List Sydney Hobart Race

2015-12-26 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
6:09, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 23 retirements and counting. Brutal. > > > On Saturday, December 26, 2015, David Lenehan via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Just got an update - there are now 15 retirements. &g

Re: Stus-List Sydney Hobart Race

2015-12-26 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Just got an update - there are now 15 retirements. David Lenehan "Sea Mistress" - Adams 40 On 27 December 2015 at 08:31, David Lenehan wrote: > Hi Dennis, > > Having done a few of these, I can assure you that it's a wild ride most > years. It's just that some are far worse. There's a lot of e

Re: Stus-List Sydney Hobart Race

2015-12-26 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Hi Dennis, Having done a few of these, I can assure you that it's a wild ride most years. It's just that some are far worse. There's a lot of emphasis on how bad 1998 was (six sailors died) but, frankly, I think 1984 was worse. The really bad years come around about every seven years. Sometimes

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-17 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
l". On 17 September 2015 at 20:39, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > OK when I got it, I cracked up! > > Those are both great names! > > Thanks DavidOn Sep 16, 2015 10:09 PM, David Lenehan via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: &

Re: Stus-List boat names

2015-09-16 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Danny, There are lots of very innovative boat names over here in Australia. Rather than bore you with a whole raft of them, I'll mention two that have always stuck out in my mind. The first is "Waikikamukau". For all the world this name looks very Kiwi (New Zealand) or even Polynesian. The boat

Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation

2015-09-15 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Danny, Many years ago I bought a Musto. It was on special price at the time but still cost a fortune and I nearly passed on the opportunity but was convinced by a colleague that it would be a good buy. It was. And it remains the best investment I've ever made in my personal sailing equipment.

Re: Stus-List Free (Not a C & C) Boat...?

2015-07-24 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Could be interested, David. Details? Or, better, contact details? Thanks David On 24 July 2015 at 23:32, David via CnC-List wrote: > Yes its an oxymoron but a friend of mine owns a Bristol 30 that is sitting > in their backyard gathering leaves etc. (although she is shrink-wrapped). > > Would

Re: Stus-List C&C 35-III Headroom?

2015-07-20 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Lee, I'm pretty certain it's 6'4". Hope it helps David On 21 July 2015 at 10:33, Lee Youngblood via CnC-List wrote: > Anyone know the headroom in a 1986 35-III? Boats out of town or I’d > measure. > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > T

Re: Stus-List intimidating Music

2015-07-13 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
While I loved what the Australians did during the America's Cup regatta back in 1983 - that was psychological warfare - I go out to enjoy the music of the water and the singing of the wind. No music required while the wind and the rags are up. David On 14 July 2015 at 08:14, Andrew Burton via Cn

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

2015-06-25 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Garry, Congratulations on the new boat. Kind of chuckled when I saw the name of your new love. Certainly that would be the absolute truth until the old one has been sold but hopefully not thereafter. David On 25 June 2015 at 21:23, Gary Russell via CnC-List wrote: > Well, my C&C 35 k II is f

Re: Stus-List Engine Troubles

2015-06-21 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Chances are, Edd, if your oil is gray, there's water in it and I'd be seriously considering the head gasket as the likely culprit. Best of luck, David On 22 June 2015 at 11:19, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Edd, > > Your M-35 is a marinized Kubota tractor engine. You might contact a > tracto

Re: Stus-List Anchor Size

2015-05-31 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Joe, The general rule of thumb with anchors is one pound per foot (length of yacht). However, that's just a guide. If your boat is heavier than average boats of 38 feet, take the next size up. Shouldn't be, in your case. The same rule (get the next size up) applies if you have a lot of windage

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-22 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Boatless eh, Rich? Sad state to be in. And I should know! Congrats on the sale. David On 23 May 2015 at 15:30, Knowles Rich via CnC-List wrote: > Thanks, Russ! > > Yep, it’s all over. Money in the bank and some already spent. Not sure > what’s next. We’ll see. Meantime, I’m hanging out here

Re: Stus-List Stupid Club

2015-05-20 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
reet -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > > On May 20, 2015, at 5:21 PM, David Lenehan via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > David > (Down Under) > > > > ___ > > E

Re: Stus-List Stupid Club

2015-05-20 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
the club. > > > > On the bright side insurance often covers Stupid and in this case it does. > > > > Mike > > Persistence > > Halifax > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > ] *On Behalf Of *David Lenehan via CnC-List > *Sent

Re: Stus-List Stupid Club

2015-05-19 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
This is such an interesting thread that I thought I'd expose myself to some laughter too. As a matter of added interest, I joined the Stupid Club on the day after I joined the Hypocrit's Club. Years ago I had a lovely long line that I decided I'd use as a genoa sheet. It was a beautiful length o

Re: Stus-List Crew duties during a race

2015-04-22 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Allen, Chuck has probably about summed it up. If you are running kites you might need one more person on deck but be careful to avoid overcrowding. Anyone surplus to current sailhandling becomes human ballast and has the joy of sitting on the windward gunwhale. Lucky people. Also, I agree with

Re: Stus-List 1979 Refurbished C&C 38 for sale in Milwaukee

2015-04-19 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Yes, I'd like a look at anything you've got. Email to: aktau.da...@gmail.com Thanks, Patrick David On 19 April 2015 at 23:20, Patrick Enright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have a great example of why we all love C&C's! I have rigged the boat > to sail single-handed, and upgr

Re: Stus-List Introduction and a question

2015-04-04 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
* Re: Stus-List Introduction and a question > > Hi David. I'm the guy who recommended you come here. Hopefully someone > chimes in soon. I think Fred Hazzard has a 44. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 2 April 2015 at 15:56, D

Stus-List Introduction and a question

2015-04-02 Thread David Lenehan via CnC-List
Hi, I'm David. I live in Melbourne Australia and I've got lots of blue-water experience in both racing and cruising. Sadly I am currently between boats having lived in Kazakhstan for the past few years. But I'm now searching for a boat I hope will be my last. At this moment my preference is for