Re: Stus-List C&C Lister Roll Call

Eric Frank Cats Paw C&C 35 MkII 1974 Sail #: 60642 efran...@mac.com Mattapoisett, MA Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every on

Stus-List Sea Strainer Plugging Up

Bruce: Cat’s Paw also has an external strainer, but made of bronze. We have never had trouble with it - either during many years in the Chesapeake Bay or for the last 15 years here in Massachusetts in Buzzards Bay. We haul every year, and I scrape off any barnacles etc at that time, often unsc

Re: Stus-List Garboard plug 37/40

I used this Magnets technique to install a garboard drain on my 35 Mk2 with great success 3 years ago. Can’t remember who suggested it on this list serve but it works very well. Moving the magnets around, I found the lowest place in the bilge that still had the hole coming out in a suitable pla

Re: Stus-List Speaker...

This is a great idea. If he would like a “speakers fee”, each of us who listens could make a contribution. I would be happy to make one myself. Eric Frank Cat's Paw > All, > I was recently introduced to the gentlemen who sailed across the Atlantic on > his C&C 27 Mk 5 in 1992. > He has gracious

Re: Stus-List Water Storage on 35-II & Drill Bit Set question

Pictures of the access hatch I installed several yeas ago are now posted in a Dropbox folder (named C&Clist) which you can view here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/44pjga1qixliadz/AACVsjFhGwprwuDydjV-yF5Xa?dl=0 The dimensions of the hatch are approximately 17 X 12.5 inches. What looks like the id

Re: Stus-List Water Storage on 35-II & Drill Bit Set question

Several folks on the list seem to be interested in seeing the access panel I installed in the rear of Cat’s Paw's cockpit. I’ll be at the boat Sunday or Monday and will take pictures of the installation, so I can post them in the Public folder of my Dropbox. I’ll post the URL of that folder wh

Re: Stus-List removing sea shells from an Airmar speed sensor

Thanks for the input, Jim. I had gotten most of the shells off with my small Swiss Army knife, as you suggest, and then tried soaking in water, but that didn’t remove the small pieces of shell still there. So I immersed the paddle wheel in vinegar, checking frequently to make sure it didn’t so

Stus-List removing sea shells from an Airmar speed sensor

I’ve chipped off most of the small barnacles and other sea life from the speed sensor, but how does one clean off the remaining small shells without damaging the plastic? Does vinegar work? Other chemicals? Eric Frank Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___

Stus-List where to find a 3/4 to 1 1/8 inch hose adaptor

Replacing the small automatic electric bilge pump - selected one with a 3/4 inch output, but old one had 1 1/8 inch. Can’t find a hose adaptor to make the change so I can keep using the old discharge hose. Suggestions welcome. Eric Frank Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___

Stus-List checking fire extinguishers & Lifeslings

Checking the condition of the extinguishers aboard Cats Paw - I can’t find a date on them. Aren’t they supposed to be replaced every 5 years, or is it sufficient to just check that the pressure indicator is safely in the green? A related safety issue - I checked the line inside my Lifesling and

Stus-List recommendations for a small bilge pump

The automatic bilge pump in Cat’s Paw is fairly old (2011) and although it still works fine, it requires a separate float switch (also old) which is located in a shallower part of the bilge so leaves about 4 inches of water at the pump when it turns off. I am looking for a replacement that has

Re: Stus-List radiator cap replacement

Thanks, Rick. Very helpful. I downloaded the manual. Eric Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2018 20:09:17 -0400 From: "Rick Taillieu" mailto:rtailli...@cogeco.ca>> To: mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Subject: Re: Stus-List radiator cap replacement Message-ID: <000b01d3febc$f137a960$d3a6fc20$@ca> Content-Type: text

Stus-List radiator cap replacement

The radiator cap on my Perkins diesel engine (Perkins Perma M30, installed by the PO around 1982) is badly rusted. It’s easy to find a replacement that fits physically, but what opening pressure rating should it have? At 2000-3000 rpm, the temperature gauge reads about 175 F degrees. Eric Fran

Re: Stus-List 38 Landfall stemhead/ bow roller cracked (Dreuge)

Paul, Greg Swetka and I each had a replacement bow roller made by White Water Marine in Michigan. We both have CC 35 MkII’s. Greg sent them his original aluminum casting (without the bow roller) and they made one of stainless steel with a single bow roller for each of us for about $1200. For

Re: Stus-List problem getting the raw water flowing

Thanks for all the helpful input. As some suggested, the problem is almost certainly a clogged exhaust elbow. Several years ago (7 or 8?) the same thing happened but as we were motoring slowly up to our mooring. The yard fixed it by replacing the exhaust elbow. So it is clearly time to do that

Stus-List problem getting the raw water flowing

Never had trouble with this before, but this year I could not get the raw water going out the exhaust when I was getting ready for launching. Always use a bucket of fresh water on the intake to the raw water pump (new impeller every year) just to make sure things are working. Engine started f

Re: Stus-List Coupling bolts shearing

Jim, I have a 79 38LF, serial number 001. I have had a similar problem. There were a combination of things that caused it. First, the engine was never bedded in the boat properly. I had to cut the engine mounts and rebuild them so the engine could be aligned with the prop shaft. Second, I had

Re: Stus-List C&C 33 MK II Bilge pumps

Corrosion is precisely the reason my Whale manual bilge pump is working so poorly. In the 9 years I have owned Cats Paw, I have replaced the rubber flapper valves 3 times - most recently last year. But this no longer solves the corrosion problem of the metal pump, which keeps the flapper valve

Re: Stus-List C&C 33 MK II Bilge pumps

My CC 35 II (1974) also has a manual (Whale) bilge pump in the cockpit, and I notice that sometimes I have to pump very hard to suck the water from the bilge up to the pump so it starts pumping. Presumably there is some leakage of water past the intake valve with just air in the system - at tim

Re: Stus-List Wax

Bruce, Yes, people on this list have very different opinions about PoliGlow - my experience has been favorable. I’ve been using it every spring since buying Cat's Paw (bright red hull) in 2009 with good results. If there is a haze anywhere, Poliglow does not get rid of that, as the directions

Re: Stus-List Hatches and Vent fans

On Cat’s Paw, I installed a Nicro solar vent over the head like Jim (as an exhaust) and then an additional one over the hanging locker on the starboard side (as intake) using the two raised areas on the deck where dorades are often installed (none on Cat’s Paw). There was already a Nicro vent in

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 Portholes

Rick, The windows on Cat’s Paw (CC35 MkII) also need to be reset. Do you know of a supplier in the US? Doesn’t have to be close to Boston, but someplace easy to order from for US sailors. Thanks, Eric Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ Th

Re: Stus-List PSS Shaft Seal

The PO changed from the original stuffing box to a PSS seal on Cat’s Paw sometime between 1980 (when my father sold the boat to him) and 2004 (when I bought her back). That PSS did not have the vent tube option. There was some wear on the carbon(?) face (that seals to the SS part) although no

Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Bill, I couldn’t find 8 inch wide tape on Dr. Shrink’s website, or on Amazon. Could you post the URL you used to order it? Eric Frank Cat's Paw > I've had great success with 8" shrink wrap tape from Dr. Shrink. Clean the > mast and collar with a solvent first. The tape sticks to the mast an

Re: Stus-List AIS improvement + general rewiring

Joe and Joel, I have used ShipModul Miniplex2 for many years to send NMEA data from the chart plotter at the helm to MacENC to a Mac laptop using USB, but more recently using it to convert the NMEA to wifi so it can be sent to an iPad. I’ve been using iNavX on the iPad, but probably other softw

Stus-List Replacing Perkins ignition switch

The ignition switch on my Perkins control panel (engine installed in 1980) lost its hinged rubber cover a couple of years ago, and now no longer springs back from the glow plugs only position. Can people on this list suggest where to purchase a replacement switch? It has several positions: off,

Re: Stus-List Recommendation for 33-3 bow roller

So sorry, Bill. I remember the lovely sail we had several years ago when I was up at our family cottage in Pentwater, and then mixed up the names. It is Greg Swetka who has a C&C35II, just like my Cat’s Paw. He had a bow roller made by White Water Marine, and then helped me get them to make one

Re: Stus-List Recommendation for 33-3 bow roller

Doug, I had White Water Marine make one for Cat’s Paw (CC35 Mk II), based on the positive reports from Bill Walker (on this list) who had them do his. Bill sent his bow fitting (which had no roller) to them last winter and they fabricated one that fit perfectly and works well. Since Bill’s boa

Re: Stus-List Transmission ratio for LF38

Tony, >From my Yanmar Service Manual, Marine Diesel Engine, Model 3QM30(H), Chapter 1 >General, 2. Specifications: Reduction gear system Reduction ratio: Model: 3QM303QM30H3QM30Y3QM30F ModelYP-10MKH-18YP-10MKH-18 Reduction Rat

Re: Stus-List Whereabouts???

David, Planning to sail from Mattapoisett to Point Judith on Thursday, then on to Greenport on Friday. A bit worried about the weather, bur we will see. Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II > On Sep 3, 2017, at 12:00 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Original message ---

Re: Stus-List mast gate

Bill, I installed a mast gate from Tom Luque at mastgate.com in 2013. At that time he was making them of quite thin SS, for use in smaller boats, and it bent when I put in a double reef on the main. So had a friend machine a beefier one from aluminum and that has worked w

Stus-List Paragon Transmission Repair

The Paragon transmission in my C&C 38LF is leaking about 1/2 pint of oil in four running hours. Doesn’t leak when not running. Does anyone know of a repair facility that works on the old Paragon transmissions? The data plate on the transmission indicates: 9844 SAOD Z-7970. Thanks, Frank Noragon

Re: Stus-List Advice for PYI shaft seal maintenance

Josh, I do use a MacMaster shaft collar and it works well. The problem is that the PYI shaft collar does not slide easily on the prop shaft, so I can't push it aft to compress the bellows. Maybe some lubrication would help. And I won't loosen the PYI collar again on haul out, as your experien

Stus-List Advice for PYI shaft seal maintenance

For winterizing the PYI shaft seal on Cat's Paw, it was recommended that I loosen the SS collar on the prop shaft so the rubber bellows is not compressed. I'm now trying to compress the bellows again before launching - PYI recommends compressing it about 3/4 inch. It's difficult to compress th

Re: Stus-List furling line

I do as well. A big help. Eric Frank Cat's Paw > On May 29, 2017, at 11:35 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 02:48:48 + > From: Marek Dziedzic mailto:dziedzi...@hotmail.com>> > To: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" > > Subject: Re: St

Re: Stus-List Lazy Jack advice

Thanks for the helpful replies. I do have a rigid vang supporting the boom, so that is not a problem. Once the sail is down and we are on the mooring, I also carry the main halyard aft and attach it to where the topping lift used to attach. From your inputs so far, it sounds like 4 lines is o

Stus-List Lazy Jack advice

Based on an earlier list-serve discussion about lazy jacks, I am re-doing mine so that they run from halfway out the spreaders rather than from the mast. That should make it easier to keep the battens from fouling on the lazy jacks. So a couple of questions: Is there any reason to use 4 lines

Re: Stus-List C&C 35mkII Windlass

Hi Greg, Just read your C&C list-serve entry about a bow roller for your 35 mkII. I am also very interested in adding one to Cat’s Paw. I am curious where you are having the roller made. Is it Holland Marine? Another lister had one made there, and HM built me a great stern ladder a couple of

Re: Stus-List Fw: Strut

Tom, About 5 years ago I had to reposition my strut because the engine and prop shaft were not aligned. Turns out that they were never in alignment. I had to reposition the engine by making new engine mount brackets. But that is another story. I removed the strut and did all of the prep work.

Re: Stus-List Paragon SAOV and Walters V-drive manuals

Paul, Could you please send me a copy of subject line manuals? My 38LF is now 38 years old and I foresee having some use for this information. Thank you, Frank Noragon C&C 38LF, S/N: 001 Rose City YC Portland, Oregon From: Dreuge via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 7:31 AM To: cnc-

Stus-List restoring old snatch blocks

I have a couple of old snatch blocks in which the rubber is so stiff it is hard to open or close them. Does anyone have suggestions for softening the rubber a bit so they are more useful? Eric Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA ___ This list is

Stus-List Odd barnacle growth

Cat’s Paw was hauled out 3 days ago and there are clusters of barnacles in several places, although most of the hull is virtually clear of growth. One cluster is on the thru hull ports for the depth sounder and speedometer (which was replaced during the summer with the plug when it stopped worki

Re: Stus-List yanmar diesel

Michael , Before you start tearing things apart, check to see that your fuel feed line from the tank to the fuel pump is not obstructed. There is usually a small screen on the end of the line that terminates in the tank that clogs up and can restrict fuel flow from the tank to the pump. This i

Re: Stus-List A4 Slips Out of Gear

Thanks for the useful responses to my inquiry about fluid for Hurth transmissions. The little plaque that Marek mentioned and included a picture of must have fallen off. I’ll stick with ATF Type A. Eric Frank Cat's Paw ___ This list is supported by th

Re: Stus-List A4 Slips Out of Gear

Not directly related to A4’s, but about transmissions. My Perkins diesel has a Hurth (HBW-50 -2R) transmission, and the PO recommended using type A automatic transmission fluid. That’s what I have been using, but this discussion has listed motorcycle oil for the transmissions in A4’s. Am I us

Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - List of Hull Numbers etc.

Yea, What he saidFrank From: Frederick G Street via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 6:58 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Frederick G Street Subject: Re: Stus-List Landfall 38 - List of Hull Numbers etc. John — here’s some info for you: Frank Noragon S/V Cool Change C&C Landfal

Re: Stus-List LED masthead lights and steaming/deck light

Joel, I also have been very pleased with the new lights I got from MarineBeam. Look for "LED Tri-Color Navigation and All-Around Anchor Light”. I used the old wiring in the mast, unlike Fred, so that circuit was fortunately already fused(!). Eric Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II > Joel ? I replaced a

Re: Stus-List Dull red hull

Frank, The hull of my CC 35 II is also is painted a deep red and I have used PoliGlow for the last 5-6 years with good results. There has been extensive discussion of PoliGlow on this list which you can access, and very mixed reviews. My experience is that preparation is critical before appl

Re: Stus-List Salon Lighting

Bill, I replaced the old fluorescent fixture over the settee and table with a Marinebeam LED, single bulb replacement. Economy 15" T5 LED Fluorescent-Style Fixture It has current protection and a choice of waveleng

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

After looking at the rudder post coming up through the cockpit floor today, I think I confused the donut with what is broken on Cat’s Paw. It appears that what is broken is below the donut that is being discussed. It’s right down on the cockpit floor. What is it and what should I do about it?

Re: Stus-List Rudder collar "donut" removal

I’ve been watching this saga with some interest. Last spring I noticed that the “donut” on my 35 MkII was cracked in several places, but was told on this list that the rudder would not fall off so it wasn’t critical to replace it right away. The donut on Cat’s Paw will be easy to remove becaus

Re: Stus-List Defender sale - LED nav lights

Allen, If you mean that combination masthead light (steaming and anchoring) that Aqua Signals provides, I just replaced the bulbs in mine with LEDs from MarineBeam LED Lighting. They work perfectly. The tricolor steaming light actually has a three color bulb, which makes all 3 colors very brig

Stus-List attaching grounding wires to keel bolts

I noticed that the grounding wires in the bilge have been cut (since I inherited Cat’s Paw in 2005!) so they are not connected to the keel bolts. I can splice wires onto the cut ends to reach the bolts, but what is recommended as terminals to connect the wires to the bolts? It would be helpful

Stus-List filling old screw holes in the cabin ceiling liner

In replacing some of the old lighting fixtures in Cat’s Paw, I’ve left small holes where screws have been removed. What is recommended to fill these holes so they blend in, at least somewhat, with the cream-colored ceiling liner? Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA

Re: Stus-List is there a keel bolt under the mast?

Yes. The mast is out for the winter on my 35 MkII, and there is one keel bolt there on the aluminum plate where the mast sits. Eric Cat’s Paw > This is a good question! > Anybody out there know the answer? > If I can I will be there, it?s always work schedule dependent. > > Thanks for the in

Re: Stus-List CPN 700i - transducers

Steve, I have a Raymarine Seatalk - NMEA converter, about 3 years old but never installed. As Fred says, it’s only 4800 baud, and only does the “normal” NMEA sentences, but it does work in both directions. You can have it for $100 US plus shipping if that would be useful. Contact me off-list

Re: Stus-List Replacement Depth Transducer

Bob, I have two CP150’s, a slightly earlier version than your 155, and can confirm that they do accept all the standard NEMA 0183 codes used for navigation. Mine do require an external antenna to use its internal GPS, but it sounds like you are already doing that. But they certainly don’t use

Re: Stus-List NAVPOD

Peter, I have a piece of neoprene material, adhesive on both sides, left over from an installation of a chartplotter in a Navpod. It looks just like the material of the Navpod gaskets. White paper on both sides you peel off to expose the adhesive. If you are still looking for a material for y

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

Thanks to all of you who responded so quickly about my question of what fasteners to use to attach my new boom vang to the mast and boom. Clearly the consensus is to use SS screws with TefGel, not pop rivets. Just what I needed to know. Thanks! Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett,

Re: Stus-List Boom vanging...

Just installing a Garhauer boom vang on Cat’s Paw this winter. Do you guys recommend aluminum pop rivets - in case I ever need to remove it? In my experience, SS screws tapped into the mast or boom hold fine but are a devil to get out because of electrolysis. The pop rivets can just be drille

Re: Stus-List depth transducer replacement

Dave - And just to let you know, the two-side method worked beautifully. Did it yesterday. Thanks to all who responded (and with a single solution!). Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA Oops - sorry frank, another too hasty reply from work...Agreed with other poster, drill

Stus-List depth transducer replacement

A question about removing a depth transducer to install the new one. Based on earlier input from the list, I have used a 2 inch hole saw from the top. Fortunately the diameter of the old transducer is just shy of 2 in and the new one requires a 2 in hole. So the body of the old transducer just

Re: Stus-List substitution of depth transducers

Russ, Delighted to hear that my language apparently puts me in the “young” category. I turned 70 this summer - used to build ham radio transmitters with my father using vacuum tubes. I do have an old handheld weather radio that tunes in AM, but the input from this list has convinced me to repl

Stus-List substitution of depth transducers

I am replacing depth, speed and wind instruments on Cat’s Paw with i50 and i60 Raymarine instruments. As noted in an ongoing thread, it is difficult to remove the old depth transducer, so is it possible to use the old one with the new Raymarine display? The old transducer is for a Signet Scien

Re: Stus-List Bermuda1-2 lessons learned

This method came up on the list several years ago, with suggestions for making the pins with velcro straps. I made these as mentioned here several years ago (took about 10 minutes per pin) and they continue to work very well. Easy to remove to adjust stay tension or remove the mast, but they d

Stus-List best varnish for underwater use

A friend is painting their sailboard's wooden rudder and centerboard. Won't be left underwater for long periods of time - perhaps a few days at a time. What are your recommendations for what to use? Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA _

Stus-List waterproof iPad covers

Just got an iPad and want a good waterproof cover. This was discussed here a year or two ago (I didn’t have an iPad then, so didn’t pay attention), but rather than search thru the list, could someone mention a good one? Joel, I seem to remember you provided input about this. Thanks. Eric Fran

Re: Stus-List C&C30-1 climb to top of mast?

I also have used a mast mate for the last 5 years, and go up to adjust or fix things aloft several times a year, preferably when Cat’s Paw is afloat, not on jack stands. But for safety, I wear a climbing harness attached to a spinnaker halyard which someone on deck keeps on a winch to take up sl

Re: Stus-List Solar panel regulator

Edd, I have had very good luck (now running on 5-6 years) with the Morningstar SunGuard Solar Charge controller, first with a 20 watt and now with a 40-50 watt solar panel. They are relatively cheap, available through Amazon (and other places), and is very simple to set up and use. If it is

Stus-List RudderPostCollar

In checking out Cat’s Paw today in preparation for launching, I noticed cracks in the collar around the rudder post where it comes through the cockpit floor (C&C 35 Mk II, 1974). The collar looks like an aluminum casting, probably the original one. First, is this sufficiently serious I should

Re: Stus-List Connection fittings for corrugated bilge pump hose

Thanks to all of you who contributed answers to my question. It seems quite clear from the responses that to fix this properly, the hose should be replaced. Fortunately that can be done after Cat's Paw is back in the water. As others have noted, this list is great. I just asked this question t

Stus-List Connection fittings for corrugated bilge pump hose

The 1.5 inch ID corrugated hose that runs from the bilge to a manual pump in the cockpit seems to be leaking in air just where the corrugated hose connects to an adaptor that screws into the hose with the threads of the corrugation and then provides a male 1.5 inch end that fits inside the strai

Re: Stus-List Recommendation for Battery Cable

Edd, One company I have dealt with advertises making marine cables to order. I have ordered many times from them but not ready-made cables (I used a hammer crimper for the cables for an inverter AC power supply for my Prius 2 years ago. Obviously not a marine environment - so far they work fin

Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM?

Ed, But it takes only a small panel to provide adequate current to keep them topped off. You will need your alternator when using the batteries for cruising, of course, but sitting on the mooring, even 0.5 - 1 amp is sufficient. That's all I use on Cat's Paw (kept on a mooring); I have a small

Re: Stus-List Latest chartplotters

Andy, Joel is correct about the touch screen on the e7. When it works (which is most of the time), it’s great, including the zooming and shrinking with two fingers. But even normal daysailing in a good wind (not just sailing to Bermuda), my fingers were wet enough that I could not get a good

Stus-List Sanitation hose

I am replacing the old sanitation hose from the pump out fitting to the hand pump (used when we are offshore) and from the pump to the thru hull outlet. The Trident Sani Shield seems to be a favorite (1.5 inches ID) but has a bigger OD than other hoses. Does anyone know its OD? - it will be ea

Re: Stus-List Mainsail track gate

Greg, I got a custom track extension and gate made by Tom Luque, at Mastgate. MastGates.com Tom was very helpful in designing and sending me a system that worked for the mast in my C&C35 II (original spar, 1974). He will certainly work with you to design something specific. I wanted to extend

Re: Stus-List Exhaust hose replacement for 33-1

Rick, Did you buy access panels that were ready to install? If so, where? Sounds like a great improvement over the 6 inch access port I currently have there. I will be installing a boarding ladder this winter, and that would help a lot. Also for adjusting the tension in the steering cables o

Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands

tps://docs.google.com/file/d/1GWN2wLUqfJ8QbUdxd1z8Jo2L24V2RVQIXLxN0ASuiXxe7ydOlpi8QCpiliBaQa2u449_fyFXE2LXfU8U/edit?usp=docslist_api >> >> On Nov 8, 2014 5:51 PM, "Eric Frank via CnC-List" >> wrote: >> I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and &g

Stus-List advice on oil filter brands

I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980’s Perkins 30 HP diesel,

Stus-List winterizing the PYI shaft seal

Practical Sailor recently posted a suggestion for winterizing the Dripless PYI shaft seal. PS said to unclamp the SS rotor from the prop shaft so the bellows could expand to its uncompressed state. I have never done this, and with the recent discussion about the set screws holding the rotor in

Stus-List Spewing dripless

Tom, I had the same symptoms on Cat’s Paw last fall. Turned out that the rubber bellows was probably quite old and was very stiff. You might consider a new bellows and SS rotor from PYI. They also sell an additional SS clamp which is attached just in front of the rotor and which clamps onto

Re: Stus-List Sound insulation

David, On Cat’s Paw, I installed special sound insulation to quiet the noise of our 30 hp Perkins diesel. Decided to make noise measurements in the cockpit, the cabin just forward of the engine, and all the way forward in the V-berth (using a cheap dB meter app on the iPhone). 2 inch thick s

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A bit late on this one, but just to add another plus (both my cataracts were corrected during the last 10 months). Cat’s Paw was already beautiful (to me) before the operation, and the sails were already close enough for me to see they were mostly badly trimmed. But for the first time in years

Re: Stus-List binnacle light

Joel, My binnacle light is also wired to the Running Lights (not the ones on the mast) switch on the panel, just as Jake has described. But in addition, corrosion on the wires right in the binnacle itself had to be cleaned to get the lights (2 bulbs) to work. Eric Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattap

Stus-List E7 chartplotter reboots when I start the engine

My new E7 Raymarine chartplotter reboots when I start the engine (a Perkins diesel). Cat's Paw's batteries are quite new, fully charged, and hold their charge well. But obviously the voltage drops when cranking the engine. None of my other electronics is affected this way, including an old

Re: Stus-List C&C 32 Genoa sheets

John, Do you use a whisker pole or do you ever plan to use a whisker pole? If you do, you might want to take that extra length into consideration. Frank C&C 38LF, S/N 001 Rose City Yacht Club Portland, Oregon From: John Russo via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 10:57 AM To: CnC-List@cn

Re: Stus-List Can anyone identify the class of this boat?

>From the overall hull shape and way the hull comes out of the water well >before the stern, the best match of all the responses was from Dwight, who >thought it might be a Bluenose sloop, first built in 1946. Also note the way >the mast is stayed, with upper shrouds pushed forward (they must h

Stus-List Can anyone identify the class of this boat?

Just saw this lovely little sloop in Hadley Harbor, Buzzards Bay today. About 25 feet long. Can anyone identify her class? Two photos are available on my dropbox - here are the URLs. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ng1dpa8onucxxp/IMG_1011.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/kyddmw7d585jfgh/IMG_1018.jpg

Stus-List Reattaching compass to Edson pedestal

In putting the pedestal back together after replacing the cables, I've run into a problem in securing my Ritche compass to the top of the pedestal. It is normally held there with two small machine screws that screw into knurled "nuts" that were fastened to the underside of the lip at the top of

Re: Stus-List Edson Wheel Brake

Rob, I just did it last weekend while I was changing the shift and throttle cables. I had to remove the brake so I could slide the chain all the way forward to get the cables changed. Re-installing the brake was easy by comparison. As Sylvain and others have mentioned, after removing the com

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 3QM30 thermostat for converted system

Paul E., Be advised that the Yanmar 3QM30 sea water cooled diesel has two thermostats. Both located next to each other in the exhaust manifold. Both manifolds look identical except that the thermostat in the sea water cooled engine exhaust manifold is not used in the fresh water cooled engine

Stus-List Update on jammed transmission lever

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. Following the directions on the Edson website, I delved into the pedestal, moved the throttle cable to the port side, unscrewed the cable

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