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 Thanks to all

Stus-List Re: Screw removal

2021-01-18 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Try the old timer's trick. A brace and Bit. You can apply a great deal of force to prevent the bit from jumping out and at the same time a lot of rotational force. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 9:11 AM Robert Abbott via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Adam > > SS screws in aluminum are pro

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 insulation > installation practice

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, > > The gaff or winch handl

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-list.com

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

2015-04-05 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
The actual meter portion of analog meters are essentially the same (Volt, Amp, Ohm) they register the voltage presented to them. The way the are placed in the circuit makes the difference. Volt meter across the voltage, Amp across a shunt (a low resistance resistor) to measure the voltage drop ac

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 -- go to the bottom

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
>From one of our club members: FYI, I crossed over from Bimini to Port Everglades yesterday. I went in to USCBP to get my Cruising Permit for the year, and they Denied it! If your boat is not Registered they will not issue a Cruising Permit. So, if you haul out or leave your boat any length of tim

Re: Stus-List Autohelm

2015-03-03 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Do you have room to put an extension to the rear or below decks to your rudder shaft? On my last boat I was able to put a standard linear drive aft and below the tiller. It worked great and was out of sight but just a button press away. A tiller mounted unit will work but you will find yourself

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, at 13:21, E

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 > with the final p

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 moving to Nanaimo BC, th

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 Team > Vestas Wind is aground

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 Photo Al

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 Hamilton ON > __

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 List is provided

Re: Stus-List CB Question

2014-05-22 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
ight > winds . In the slip its left down usually - > > Paul Fountain > C&C 33-II - Perception II > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Don Newman > via CnC-List > Sent: May 21, 2014 5:12 PM > To: cnc-list@c

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&C 44 ___ Thi

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 Della Barba > > -Original Message

Re: Stus-List java updates

2014-05-16 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
Great machine and 1800s are still in use. Not all of them were quite so reliable in 65 when I started on tab machines and computers. Now to bring things back to at least marine related. IBM had one of the less reliable in a unit record machine 557 that if you filled with concrete and threw i

Re: Stus-List Update on jammed transmission lever

2014-05-04 Thread Don Newman via CnC-List
I had to pull them out the bottom. I could just reach the clip to remove the retaining pin. Putting the new ones back in was another story. I had to place them so that one was horizontal and the other through long bends lined up with it. This was the only way I could reach to replace the pin.