Stus-List Re: Shore Power Adapters.

2023-07-22 Thread Doug via CnC-List
You can get 240v out of 120v. But you need 2 separate circuits. Like in your house. At the club we have the 50 Amp boats plugging into 2 separate pedestals on 2 separate main breakers. Not sure I explained that in the best manner. Lol.Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Y

Stus-List Re: Cored hulls feedback wanted

2023-03-20 Thread Doug via CnC-List
My lf39 has been raced in the Pacific by a previous owner.  She is still very solid. I have sailed her from Washington to Zihuatanejo with no concerns, or problems. My only current concern is the steering cables in the conduits. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht C

Stus-List Re: Landfall 43 opinions

2023-03-17 Thread Doug via CnC-List
👍👍 for the Landfall 39. Currently  saing mine on the west coast of México. Motorsailing along 7kts apparent, 6.2SOG. Calm seas. Somewhere north of Zihuatejo. Going to see the green flash tonight. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah  C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club  Original message --

Stus-List Re: Chandleries

2023-03-13 Thread Doug via CnC-List
During my search for bottom paint last summer. I found that west marine was the cheapest. Sometimes by more than $100/gal. They offer free shipping to a local store, where you go pick it up. I use their price matching to save money on other items that are way over priced. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecc

Stus-List Re: Racing at night

2023-02-28 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I don't race at night, but I do sail all night now and then. I use my wind instruments,  windex, masthead light, and also have a D-cell red lens led flashlight. Usually a luffing sail is an indication that I need to do something with the sail. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port

Stus-List Re: Removing datamarine speed transducer C&C 29 mk2

2023-02-20 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I ended up drilling mine our with a hole saw. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club +1 253-208-1412  Original message From: John Heaton via CnC-List Date: 2/20/23 11:01 (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-List Cc: John Heaton Subject: Stus-List Removing d

Stus-List Re: Shower

2023-02-16 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I found a couple of cast stainless drains with a cast in 90 * 3/4in hose barb. Both of my  shower pans have  non existent access from below. I attached a 3/4 hose to the barbed end fed it through the pan hole to the sump pump. Sealed and screwed the drain in place, been working for 4 years now. 

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Battery equalization

2023-01-05 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Thanks Joe, I do have lifeline AGM batteries.  I will get on their website and look for the instructions.  Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club  Original message From: "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" Date: 1/5/23 07:34 (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-Li

Stus-List Re: Battery equalization

2023-01-04 Thread Doug via CnC-List
off gassing which is why you always water floaded cells before and after.  AGM can't be watered and as such equalizing will cause them to off gas but you'll have no recourse. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD Jan 4, 2023 16:

Stus-List Battery equalization

2023-01-04 Thread Doug via CnC-List
A fellow sailor and I are having a discussion about AGM batteries, and whether thy can be equalized or not. What does the collective brains Here say on the subject? Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club  +1 253-208-1412 Please show your appreciation for this list

Stus-List Re: Everyone unfrozen?

2022-12-29 Thread Doug via CnC-List
My winterizing is opposite of most of you in the great white north. I put her on the hard with all canvas off including sails, put on my UC cover. Then head north to cooler weather and my summer boat. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39sv Sally TSabre 34 mrk I .  Port Orchard Yacht C

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Battery question

2022-12-29 Thread Doug via CnC-List
MT-06:00) To: Stus-List Cc: "Della Barba, Joe" Subject: Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Battery question The batteries need to be all the same type, you can’t mix different chemistries.   From: Doug via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:20 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Doug Subj

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Battery question

2022-12-29 Thread Doug via CnC-List
That was my thought, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club +1 253-208-1412 WhatsApp&phone+52 669-267-4740 phone Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associat

Stus-List Battery question

2022-12-29 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I live aboard 8 months a year, the other 4 months all electric power is turned off. The boat put away on the hard. I have 2 300 Ah house banks. They are both in use all the time. Charging is accomplished by 440 watts of solar, or the alternator.  My start battery is only charged by the alternato

Stus-List Encapsulating keel

2022-12-19 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I have a question for everyone here. Here in mexico where labor is cheap and craftsmanship is good. I'm wondering about fully encapsulating my keel. The thought behind this would be to eliminate the worry of my keel bolts. I can see (access) a total of 2. There is one under the mast and who know

Stus-List Re: Deck caps for tanks

2022-11-21 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I replaced my fill ports using Sea DOG deck fills. I epoxiesd G-10 doughnuts to the deck to make original holes smaller. Then installed all new deck fills, 2 water, 2 waste and 3 fuel. This also keeps the caps above the deck hopefully less water infiltration.  Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C

Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

2022-10-30 Thread Doug via CnC-List
---From: Joel Delamirande Date: 10/30/22 08:05 (GMT-07:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Doug Subject: Re: Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement What brand or how do I recognize high quality crimp connectorOn Sun, Oct 30, 2022 at 11:01 AM Doug via CnC-List wrote:To avoid problems of wire

Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

2022-10-30 Thread Doug via CnC-List
To avoid problems of wires falling off of terminals.  I use high quality crimp connectors. Try to avoid the spade connector.  I also use the heat shrink type in all wet and engine room connections.  I also use a quality crimping tool.  Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Y

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-28 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Jeff,True vs magnetic North is most likely set on your device. My plotters it is set during initial set up. On my android phone it looks like I don't have the option. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club +1 253-208-1412 WhatsApp&phone+52 669-267-4740 phone -

Stus-List Re: Navionics

2022-10-27 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I have Navionics on both of my android phones and on my chart plotters. I have found here in mexico that the charts on the plotter aren't as accurate as on the androids. You would think that for $250 for the plotter Navionics charts they would be more accurate than the $21 phone charts. Just voi

Stus-List Re: needing to replace small CNG tank

2022-05-20 Thread Doug via CnC-List
You might try a welding supply shop. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club +1 253-208-1412 WhatsApp&phone+52 669-267-4740 phone Original message From: "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" Date: 5/20/22 07:36 (GMT-08:00) To: Stus-List Cc: "Della Barba,

Stus-List Re: Unusual C&Cs for sale

2022-05-11 Thread Doug via CnC-List
lunch? Are a couple of good pump out boat names in Washington.  Friday Harbors boat "Pumpty Dumpty"Port Orchard boat  "Royal Flush". Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Original message From: Chris Riedinger via CnC-List Date: 5/11/22 07:55

Stus-List Re: Unusual C&Cs for sale

2022-05-11 Thread Doug via CnC-List
How about this Captains launch?https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1982-c$c-admiral's-launch-7632142/Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club +1 253-208-1412 WhatsApp&phone+52 669-267-4740 phone Original message From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Dat

Stus-List Re: 86 boat for sale near me

2022-05-03 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Hi Tom, I am very interested. If you could give me an opinión whether to pursue or not that would be awesome. I'm currently in México and won't be heading north for another 3 weeks. Thanks. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club +1 253-208-1412 WhatsApp&phone+52 6

Stus-List Re: Vacuum Gauge replacement

2022-04-01 Thread Doug via CnC-List
The only difference between the 90 vs straight fittings, would be for hose routing purposes.  Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: David Knecht via CnC-List Date: 4/1/22 09:25 (GMT-07:00) To: CnC CnC di

Stus-List Re: Defender

2022-03-27 Thread Doug via CnC-List
That blows. I liked defender. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Don Kern via CnC-List Date: 3/27/22 08:21 (GMT-07:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Don Kern Subject: Stus-List Defender Defende

Stus-List Re: Defender

2022-03-27 Thread Doug via CnC-List
That blows. I liked defender. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Don Kern via CnC-List Date: 3/27/22 08:21 (GMT-07:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Don Kern Subject: Stus-List Defender Defende

Stus-List Re: Updated dock photo

2022-03-22 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Cc: ALAN BERGEN Subject: Stus-List Re: Updated dock photo Yu can post it on the C&C Silboat Owners' Facebook page.Alan Bergen35 Mk III ThirstyRose City YCPortland, OROn Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 1:04 PM Doug via CnC-List wrote:Hi Stu,I wanted to send an updated dock photo of Signifi

Stus-List Updated dock photo

2022-03-22 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Hi Stu,I wanted to send an updated dock photo of Significant other. I renamed her Rebecca Leah. Do I send you the picture or?? I know that the list has very limited space for pictures. ThanksDoug. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA

Stus-List Re: Chainplate Sealing.

2022-03-21 Thread Doug via CnC-List
"I pulled both chainplate cover plates and noticed that I had a stainless rod on starboard that holds the two chainplates pieces together. One on port is missing." I had rods from from the chain plates down to frame work in the hull. This was on my LF38. The standing rigging went to u-bolts on t

Stus-List Re: Test 1

2022-03-16 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I'm here, but I'm not all there. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Please trim your messages before sending to the list. Thankx

Stus-List Re: Storm damaged marina? Are you liable?

2022-03-11 Thread Doug via CnC-List
In my YC we have discussed at length the need for all members to have a Marine/boat policy. Several members are against this for a couple of reasons. 1, they are currently have a umbrella policy under their homeowners policy. 2, they would have to get a survey on their vessel ( some haven't been

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Cheap C&C 33 on FB marketplace

2022-03-10 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Too bad it is on the east coast, this is just what I'm looking for. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WACurrently in, la Cruz de Haunacaxtle México.  Original message From: John Read via CnC-List Date: 3/10/22 20:30 (GMT-06:0

Stus-List Re: Stella Blue

2022-03-07 Thread Doug via CnC-List
:54 (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-List Cc: "Ronald B. Frerker" Subject: Stus-List Re: Stella Blue Does Wally still own it?RonWild CheriC&C 30-1STL On Monday, March 7, 2022, 10:41:18

Stus-List Stella Blue

2022-03-07 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Hi all. I am down here in La Cruz de Haunacaxtle marina in Banderas Bay, Mexico.  Walking the docks today I believe I saw Wallys boat Stell Blue. I'm assuming it is Stella Blue due to the blue panels with opening Port lites where the cabin windows were. The boat is looking very neglected. Doug

Stus-List Re: New C&C Items

2022-01-12 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I want one, but what is the shipping to México?Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Robert Boyer via CnC-List Date: 1/10/22 12:30 (GMT-07:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Robert Boyer Subject: Stus-List Re: New

Stus-List Fun in the sun

2022-01-06 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Just thought I should update this list as ti my current "residence". Rebecca Leah and I are currently sailing in the Sea of Cortez. I lest home in late August and have not looked back. Not sure what summer time will bring. Whether it is another boat back in the PNW, or an air-conditioned plot of

Stus-List Re: Confession Time - "Dark Side"...not so dark

2022-01-06 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Congratulations on the new purchase. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: David Risch via CnC-List Date: 1/6/22 13:00 (GMT-07:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Risch Subject: Stus-List Confessio

Stus-List Re: Burnished bottom paint

2021-11-30 Thread Doug via CnC-List
This is the reason golf balls have dimples. Aides in better flight, less resistance.  Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your s

Stus-List Re: Temperature gauge on Yanmar

2021-10-27 Thread Doug via CnC-List
On my 39LF above the companion way is a area where I mounted the wind, speed, depth, and theboil press, temp, and fuel guages. I can't see the numbers but I can see the needle which is all I need. When they are not in the usual place I know something is wrong. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C

Stus-List Re: Temperature gauge on Yanmar

2021-10-27 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Mike,I installed a tee for the overheat sensor. Then install a temperature sender for a guage. I mounted the temp guage, and an oil press Guage in the cockpit. I also added a sensor on the exhaust hose just after the mixing elbow. This sets off an alarm. But no light. It goes off at 200* f. For

Stus-List Re: Bottom Paints Again

2021-10-25 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I use the Bluewater 47% copperous oxide ablative. I get 4-5 years out of it.in puget sound. It will be interesting to see how it holds up in mexico. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: dwight veinot via C

Stus-List Re: Engine controls and Auto Pilots

2021-10-22 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Is like Gorillas and guérillas? Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Don Kern via CnC-List Date: 10/22/21 12:13 (GMT-08:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Don Kern Subject: Stus-List Re: Engine controls and Auto

Stus-List Re: water ingress

2021-10-17 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I going to guess it is coming from the hinge for the lazzerette. Doug Mountjoy  sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: G Gao via CnC-List Date: 10/17/21 16:22 (GMT-08:00) To: Stus-List Cc: G Gao Subject: Stus-List wa

Stus-List Re: Freshwater pump and hose

2021-10-17 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Second the Johnson pump. Went through 3 jabsco pumps under warranty before I was told about the Johnson pump. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Date: 10/17/21 14:51 (GMT-08:

Stus-List Re: Insurance

2021-10-14 Thread Doug via CnC-List
One thing everyone should be aware of is most umbrella policies don't have the Oil pollution liability coverage. It is now up to $997000. This is standard in all marine/boat policies. At my club we are trying to require all policies to have this. This coverage limits what the USCG, DNR, or EPA c

Stus-List Re: Putting our C&C 36 up for sale

2021-10-09 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I'm not selling my boat, yet. Having too much fun sailing her to warm climates.  Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Joel Delamirande via CnC-List Date: 10/9/21 05:40 (GMT-08:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Joe

Stus-List Re: Exterior Teak hand rails and trim

2021-10-02 Thread Doug via CnC-List
You will get grooves in the teaks grain, and the teak will eventually loose its structural integrity.  I just had to make new hand rails due to the lack of a protective coating on them. The teak toerail required extensive sanding to come close to a smooth surface before applying cetol. Doug Moun

Stus-List Re: Mast in and out

2021-10-01 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Jim,I went to port Townsend rigging, was quoted $13k for all new standing rigging. Ended up with an $18k bill. $3k just for the crane to pull and restep the mast. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Jim W

Stus-List Re: Perfect boat

2021-09-30 Thread Doug via CnC-List
So if the first boat named TARDIS, as there was only one TARDIS, shouldn't all the rest with that name be renamed RETARDIS? Asking for a friend. Doug Mountjoy  sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Neil Andersen via CnC-Li

Stus-List Perfect boat

2021-09-29 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I am sitting on Rebecca Leah with fellow C&C owner Jacob Fuerst.  We are discussing the perfect boat. What is the perfect cruising boat? What is the perfect weekender? Perfect race boat? If you commissioned a one off boat would it be the perfect boat? Just askingDoug Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Lea

Stus-List Re: wind instrument

2021-09-25 Thread Doug via CnC-List
When I upgraded to an es and an axiom plotters, I also upgraded to digital radar, the i50 and i60 wind, speed, and depth. I also upgraded the transducers as well. I tried to use an existing transducer from the old Garmin system to no avail. DougDoug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-24 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Thanks Josh.You just made me realize that I need to replimb my electric pump to be before the 2 racors. Thats all I need is 1 more project. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List D

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Insurance

2021-09-24 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I just got a new policy for my boat, it was expensive, but I needed coverage down the west coast to mexico. I have full coverage including rigging engine and Hull to $80k. This is through markel and USAA. Policy was $1500. More than double what I was paying Red Shield where I was limited to the

Stus-List Re: cng cylinders

2021-09-23 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Try a welding supply shop that also sells welding gasses. Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Richard Bush via CnC-List Date: 9/23/21 12:39 (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard Bush Subje

Stus-List Re: crank handle for roller furling boom on a 30 mk1

2021-09-23 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Try an 8 point socket. Yes they do make them Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Date: 9/23/21 12:41 (GMT-08:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: Stus-List Re: crank

Stus-List Re: Fuel pump

2021-09-22 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Unlike a car, our boats being fiberglass, require a ground wire. If there is not a black wire (ground) attached some where on the pumps metal frame, add one and run it to a ground buss. Unfortunately a lot of manufacturers use a black lead wire from the pump for the 12v connection.  I installed

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Fuel pump problem?

2021-09-21 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I use a dremel with a metal cutting wheel. Wrap the hose with tape before cutting. .Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" Date: 9/21/21 07:39 (GMT-08:00) To: Stus-List C

Stus-List Re: In search of Barient 17 self tailing winch retaining nut

2021-09-20 Thread Doug via CnC-List
There is an outfit in Australia that has spare parts for barient and Barlow winches. The name escapes me..Doug Mountjoy sv Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA Original message From: "Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List" Date: 9/20/21 17:28 (GMT-

Re: Stus-List Overheating yanmar 3gm30

2020-08-26 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I think you have an air lock in the system. I had a 35 III a few years ago and it had a stock Yanmar heat exchanger. The hose that came out of the engine just above the water pump and goes to the water heater had brass tee fitting that was fitted to the block and had a bleeder valve installed. T

Re: Stus-List 35 MK3 lifting hull off keel

2020-07-30 Thread Doug via CnC-List
Hi Dave, I did a rebed on a 1985 35 MKIII. The bolts are vertical. Doug Allardyce ~~~_/) _/) ~~~ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Swensen via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Swensen Subject: Stus-

Stus-List Mast Rake for C&C 41

2018-08-07 Thread Doug via CnC-List
I'm looking for advice on what mast rake works best for a C&C 41 Doug Allardyce C&C 41 BULLET Detroit ~_/)~ ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to supp