Stus-List Re: Winch bit

2021-01-26 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Milwaukee 90 degree Hole Hawg will hoist my main to the top. I have to finish manually. It means that I don't have to leave the cockpit to pull it up by hand when solo. Manually grinding it up would be a killer. It will hoist a person up (others have done it). -- Don Newman C&C 44

Stus-List Re: Screw removal

2021-01-18 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu > > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show yo

Re: Stus-List Engine acoustic insulation, incl. sources in Canada?

2016-01-05 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
HMP has some good reasonably priced material. I have left overs if you are near Hamilton. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Jan 5, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Dave Syer via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi All, > > Have searched the archives and found some great discussion on insulati

Re: Stus-List Winterizing the Holding Tank

2015-11-20 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Years ago we had a power boat in our marina that was renamed The Busted Flush after their half full holding tank froze and burst over the winter. Even with room for expansion ice will put extra pressure on the tank that may or may not withstand it. I prefer not to take the chance. -- Don Newman

Re: Stus-List Pacific Sea stories / Offshore fishing tips?

2015-06-19 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
The first time we tried this the crew sent below for booze came up with a bottle of Courvoisier, it worked as well as cheap vodka if you catch a classy fish. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Jun 18, 2015, at 16:15, Lee Youngblood via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Doug, > >

Re: Stus-List Strengthening Drop Leaf Table Supports

2015-06-18 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Is it possible that one side released putting all the load on the one that failed? If so you may want to add barrel locks to prevent someone from accidentally knocking one side loose. Don Newman 905 547 1750 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc

Re: Stus-List Problem with 2 new fuel gauges...long story

2015-04-05 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
try to find something in the 100 ohm range to test the meter - light bulb etc. Good luck. Don Newman C&C 44 ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http:/

Re: Stus-List LF 38 stemhead casting vs forestay attachment

2015-03-20 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
If you use it as a mold, don't forget that the resulting casting will be smaller due to shrinkage. Don Newman C&C 44 Hamilton Ontario ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing --

Re: Stus-List Welcome to the USA

2015-03-04 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
The US has every right to set the rules for Cruising Permits or anything else. The concern is the changes to the rules without warning and the inconsistent applications of them. This has got to hurt the businesses relying on visitors. On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Don Newman via CnC-List

Stus-List Welcome to the USA

2015-03-03 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
of time it puts you in a position where you will have to import the boat (a % of it's value) and pay State taxes as long as you are in US waters. They have done this to everyone I know from Canada that has returned prior to me. -- Don Newman C&C 44 __

Re: Stus-List Autohelm

2015-03-03 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
yourself only using it for long hauls and not for that quick sail trim etc. One that is always available is worth the effort to be creative about finding a way to instal it. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Mar 3, 2015, at 09:58, Burt Stratton via CnC-List > wrote: > > I am also planning o

Re: Stus-List Alternator Output Question

2015-03-02 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Ed I highly recommend installing an access hatch on the fourth side. It will save your bacon some day when you need access to the alternator. My water pump impeller is on the same side and adding that hatch eliminated impeller rage. Don Newman C&C 44 905 547 1750 > On Mar 1, 2015, a

Re: Stus-List Voltage Regulators

2015-01-27 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
I installed an Electromaax solution last year and received first class service and an excellent product. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Jan 26, 2015, at 17:00, Ken Heaton via CnC-List > wrote: > > If the company you are taking to is Electromaax Canada and you end up pleased >

Re: Stus-List Indigo is for sale.

2014-12-16 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Try the Midwest passage. Sail half way - Thunder Bay and truck from there. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Dec 16, 2014, at 03:50, Knowles Rich via CnC-List > wrote: > > After a few years of equivocating and procrastinating, I have finally decided > to relocate. We are movin

Re: Stus-List Navigation

2014-11-29 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
They were hit by Cyclone Suzie. Reported grounded Cargo Carajos Shoals, Mauritius 12 hours later. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Nov 29, 2014, at 13:58, Brent Driedger via CnC-List > wrote: > > Sorry, this isn't C&C specific but important to our sport. Currently T

Re: Stus-List Racing rules at marks

2014-08-21 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Many years ago I raced in a Viking 28 fleet with a judge. He loved to make up complex rules on the fly. He was always prepared to back off if anyone ever called him on it but no one ever did. Don Newman ___ This List is provided by the C&C P

Re: Stus-List 2GM20F Engine will not start - Possible Fuse Issue.

2014-08-16 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
It is a good idea to have a start switch mounted near the engine for starting during service. It can be wired directly from the plus to the solenoid. Then in an urgent situation you can run down and start if the normal start doesn't work. Don Newman C&C 44 Ha

Stus-List Happy 4th to all US friends and C&C ers

2014-07-04 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
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Re: Stus-List Can anyone identify the class of this boat?

2014-06-02 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
I think she is the same as one that was in the next slip to me for years. It was a Folk boat hull with Alberg cabin. I don't know who made them or how many were made but I will ask the owners when I see them. Don Newman > ___ This

Re: Stus-List CB Question

2014-05-22 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Thanks to all. Looks like I was just over thinking it. I was concerned about lateral movement with board down sitting in slip. Don Newman C&C 44 > On May 22, 2014, at 7:54, Paul Fountain wrote: > > We keep Perceptions down most of the time - unless in thin water or l

Stus-List CB Question

2014-05-21 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
How do CB owners generally use them for daysailing and cruising? Assuming no depth issues (we have 20 ft in the slip) do you pull it when not sailing? Any other suggestions? It sure makes a big CMG difference upwind. Thanks Don Newman C&

Re: Stus-List TEST

2014-05-20 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
I think it has been quiet for a few days. Everyone probably gone sailing. Don Newman > On May 20, 2014, at 14:46, "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" > wrote: > > I got two answers direct to my email but neither one showed up on the list > email. > > Joe

Re: Stus-List java updates

2014-05-16 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
it overboard it would only sink intermittently. Don Newman C&C 44 > On May 16, 2014, at 5:33, via CnC-List wrote: > > IBM 1130 > > Steve Thomas > C&C27 MKIII > > > Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 21:14:16 -0700 > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; w...@wbryant.co

Re: Stus-List Update on jammed transmission lever

2014-05-04 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
pushed my patience limit. Don Newman C&C 44 > On May 3, 2014, at 22:21, Eric Frank via CnC-List > wrote: > > Your collective advice was to replace the shift cable (and throttle cable > as well) so I have proceeded to try to do that but have run into another > problem. Follo

Re: Stus-List jammed transmission lever

2014-04-28 Thread Don Newman
Mine broke at the SS threads due to being stiff for a long time resulting in fatigue break. The length in inches should be on it. I just got a 22 ft one (more expensive version than original Morse) for $80. Significantly less resistance than the one for $20 less. Don Newman C&C 44 >

Re: Stus-List jammed transmission lever

2014-04-28 Thread Don Newman
Replace the cable!! Based on unpleasant experience a stiff cable will break at the threads at the most inconvenient time. They aren't as expensive as the damage that could be done if it breaks while in gear at the wrong time. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Apr 27, 2014, at 22:49, Eric

Re: Stus-List Lee Valley LED Tape

2014-04-17 Thread Don Newman
They work well for indirect lighting but don't expect as much light per LED as a fixture with reflectors on each LED. Fixtures sold for trucks are better for direct lighting IMHO and cheaper. Don Newman C&C 44 Hamilton ON > On Apr 16, 2014, at 14:20, Tortuga wrote: > >

Re: Stus-List Headsets

2014-03-12 Thread Don Newman
Have a look at http://www.eartec.com Some blind ski teams use their 24G Duplex. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Mar 12, 2014, at 15:10, Wally Bryant wrote: > > I've always used handheld VHFs. Seems to work okay, and also helps to > minimize unnecessary co

Re: Stus-List Hardware

2014-03-06 Thread Don Newman
You were right on the exact one is in the Holland catalog. Thanks Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Mar 6, 2014, at 12:35, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > > Try south shore yachts: > http://southshoreyachts.com/product-category/cc-parts/ > > I would just email them pics of what you have

Re: Stus-List Hardware

2014-03-06 Thread Don Newman
Thanks Stevan I will give them a try. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Mar 6, 2014, at 12:35, Stevan Plavsa wrote: > > Try south shore yachts: > http://southshoreyachts.com/product-category/cc-parts/ > > I would just email them pics of what you have on the other side and a

Stus-List Hardware

2014-03-06 Thread Don Newman
the only wall without a hatch. I am paranoid about servicing the impeller so I cut an access into the wall and have made a teak hatch to match the one on the other side and would like to find matching latches. -- Don Newman C&C 44 ___ This List is pro

Re: Stus-List HD Sonar Skimmer Transducer

2014-02-10 Thread Don Newman
Right An essential piece of gear and with a bleach bottle and rig to wind the extra line on an anchor marker as well. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Feb 10, 2014, at 12:23, Jim Watts wrote: > > I would invest in a good retrieval line for the crown of the anchor and spend > the mo

Re: Stus-List Electronics - was Re: Setting GPS Waypoints

2014-01-20 Thread Don Newman
There is a GPS unit available from www.sportys.com for the iPad for around $100. Don Newman 905 547 1750 > On Jan 20, 2014, at 17:53, "Dr. Mark Bodnar" wrote: > > > I have a Google Nexus 7 tablet - it does not have cellular access but does > have ax built in GPS

Re: Stus-List Thru hull and manifolds

2014-01-20 Thread Don Newman
She is a genuine expert. Back in the Compuserve forum days she called herself the princess of poop. I believe she formed Peal Products in 1987 and sold K.O. The first of the live biological agents. I don't know where to get it any more. Best head product I ever used. Don Newman C&C

Re: Stus-List storing handheld gps ..radios etc.

2014-01-17 Thread Don Newman
every combination you could imagine in computers over the years. One good war story was the computer on the second story of a building near the Welland canal the crashed occasionally from radar of a passing ship. Took a long time to spot that one. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Jan 16, 2014, at 19:5

Re: Stus-List Redundant instrumentation / tools

2014-01-16 Thread Don Newman
will always find a safe harbour but we need to encourage everyone to plan ahead and understand the basic tools first. Fair winds and calm seas. Don Newman C&C 44 > wrote: > > True, Don. and depending on how far away I am, I to doubt I'd find Bermuda, > so on to my desti

Re: Stus-List Redundant instrumentation / tools

2014-01-16 Thread Don Newman
onger courses. 30 seconds tells if you are gaining or loosing on a competitor and many other uses. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Jan 15, 2014, at 16:21, Curtis wrote: > > Hold on Don, I'm new to the world of sailing. I would like to learn all that > I can as soon as I can. I hav

Re: Stus-List Redundant instrumentation / tools

2014-01-15 Thread Don Newman
, 2014 10:10 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Redundent instrumentation / tools > > > > I love the fact that I will have some back up;s to back ups. Plus paper > charts and hand held Garmin 76 It gives me comfort to know that when done > with this proc

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ engine mounts

2013-12-11 Thread Don Newman
later. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Dec 11, 2013, at 17:54, Rich Knowles wrote: > > Hmmm. Interesting but I have to tell you I have had regular flexible mounts > and a Drive Saver flexible coupling on my boat for 15 years with no problems. > Others may wish to comment. >

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ engine mounts

2013-12-11 Thread Don Newman
very substantial coupling. Don Newman C&C 44 > On Dec 11, 2013, at 14:45, Rich Knowles wrote: > > Josh: > > I just had a look at mounts on the PYI site: > http://www.pyiinc.com/index.php?section=rd_marine&action=engine-mounts&sn=1 > > Their widget allows you

Re: Stus-List 30 MKI weather helm

2013-11-27 Thread Don Newman
gt; result weather helm increases so using that logic I raked it forward to >> move COE forward. Am I wrong? >> > > > ___ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

2013-11-26 Thread Don Newman
I will look for it the next time I am down at the yard. On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 4:14 PM, wrote: > Hey Don- we are at Harbour West as well- Modjeska- no one can miss our > bright bright yellow hull! > > Joanne > > Sent from Windows Mail > > *From:* Don Newman > *

Re: Stus-List Prop pitch advice needed

2013-11-26 Thread Don Newman
You might want to consider a feathering prop is you are going to replace it. You can probably get one of those for a couple of year's tuition ;-). BTW I am at Harbour West. Don Newman C&C 44 On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM, wrote: > Paul > > We have a yanmar 2GM20F engi

Re: Stus-List More EDSON

2013-11-20 Thread Don Newman
than you started with. Don Newman C&C 44 On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM, dwight veinot wrote: > My binnacle compass stays onboard all winter long...it is a Danforth > compass...it has had a small bubble for many years but I live with that, > besides I hardly ever pay much attent