Re: Stus-List Booze on Board?

2013-10-17 Thread HONEYSAIL
None, saves on the liability issues...And even a good friend will sue you these days... In a message dated 10/17/2013 2:25:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cpt.b...@gmail.com writes: O.k, I'm trying to stock the East Coast lady with a good assortment of beverage. I would like to here from t

Re: Stus-List Wash Main Cover

2013-10-17 Thread HONEYSAIL
Do not use beach, use only a mild liquid soap and warm water. Hang to air dry HONEY US12788 C&C 39 TM In a message dated 10/17/2013 10:54:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robertabb...@eastlink.ca writes: I'd like to wash my main cover over the off season. Any and all suggestions on bes

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize. (previously Volvo Diesel - opinions?)

2013-10-08 Thread HONEYSAIL
Andy Honey is a 1975 C&C TM hull # 69, she is currently listed for USD 60,000.00. She has: in 2013 a brand new Edson steering system, a brand new Furno 1835 Color radar, deck & non-skid paint, all 3 Fuller Brush (2 small & 1 large) port lights replaced, all 12 Barient s/s winches rebuilt

Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize. (previously Volvo Diesel - opinions?)

2013-10-08 Thread HONEYSAIL
If you want a larger C&C you can always buy my 1974 39 TM Jack Fitzgerald HONEY US12788 In a message dated 10/8/2013 3:05:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rdavis2...@me.com writes: Have you thought about a bigger C&C ! On Oct 8, 2013, at 5:07 AM, _djhaughey@juno.com_ (mailto:djhaug.

Re: Stus-List Volvo Diesel - opinions?

2013-10-07 Thread HONEYSAIL
The parts for the Volvo diesel are VERY, VERY expensive for such a cheap engine. I agree with the below assessment that the B 331 is indeed a pig to sail IMHO is just a over blown Bayliner with a fancy name. This is not an example of the finer Beneteau boats. Jack C&C 39 TM In a message

Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C Yachts new owners

2013-09-12 Thread HONEYSAIL
It is... HONEY US12788 In a message dated 9/12/2013 5:52:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ind...@thethomsons.us writes: I would think it would be the Newport RI boat show that opened today I believe -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Sep 12, 2013, at 17:47, "jtsails" <_jts

Stus-List C&C sold..

2013-09-05 Thread HONEYSAIL
USWatercraft acquires rights to build C&C Yachts (https://plus.ibinews.com/article/0xgmShHufWk/2013/09/05/uswatercraft_acquires_rights_to_build_cc_yachts/?prepare=print) Production of the C&C line will move from Ohio to Rhode Island USWatercraft in Warren, Rhode Island, has rea

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Replacing Lifelines

2013-08-29 Thread HONEYSAIL
Al Just go to Defender Marine (defender.com) and buy a lifeline kit. It will come with everything that you need to replace the wire. Use bare s/s wire and the coated stuff. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY - US12788 C&C 39 TM In a message dated 8/29/2013 11:01:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ase

Re: Stus-List EDSON SWAGE VS THIMBLE SETUP

2013-08-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
I just rebuilt Honey's entire Edson steering system. The entire parts kit including next day FedEx costs USD 1,122.00. The new chain & cable kit with the wires properly swaged and shrinkwrapped including all of the quadrant clamps was USD 268.00. According to Edson's support tech the safe av

Re: Stus-List Okay, I don't usually...

2013-08-16 Thread HONEYSAIL
Yikes! In a message dated 8/16/2013 9:06:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, colt...@verizon.net writes: Looks like one of those life boats they launch off freighters Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of djhaug...@juno.com Sent:

Re: Stus-List C&C 29 in Portsmouth

2013-08-15 Thread HONEYSAIL
There was a 29 here in Savannah in far better shape than this boat (new sails and all Harken hardware) and the owner had to donate it to the Sea Scouts just to get rid of it. In a message dated 8/15/2013 9:21:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, drbod...@accesswave.ca writes: Especially when

Re: Stus-List Ultrafurl - sticking

2013-07-15 Thread HONEYSAIL
Swt. In a message dated 7/15/2013 12:20:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, capt...@yahoo.com writes: Coincidence. I'm dropping an old Hood Seafoil 2536 today. Close cousin of an Ultrafurl. Replacing it with a Harken Mk IV Dennis C Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2013, at 9:24 AM, "

Re: Stus-List Ultrafurl - sticking

2013-07-15 Thread HONEYSAIL
Halyard wrapping is the most likely culprit In a message dated 7/15/2013 9:22:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bushma...@aol.com writes: Steven that sounds like a halyard may be catching the furler at the top of the mast, and getting wrapped up in the sail...; Richard 1987 33-II; Ohio Ri

Re: Stus-List Introduction and gastric reflux

2013-07-11 Thread HONEYSAIL
Honey had the same issue last summer, the culprit was a faulty joker valve. Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39TM HONEY US12788 In a message dated 7/11/2013 11:28:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, stevanpla...@gmail.com writes: I never really understood the loop in the discharge line. If your discharge

cnc-list@cnc-list.com

2013-07-10 Thread HONEYSAIL
>From Stu's list I admit it, my choice of the venerable C&C 39 was based primarily on appearances. While the old C&C 33 sold in more numbers and the 35 is considered a classic, there is no denying it: The C&C 39 is one of the prettiest fiberglass boats ever built. Although the 39 was in p

Re: Stus-List HELP - Fuller Brusk portlight source

2013-07-08 Thread HONEYSAIL
Thanks, Bill.. I will look at the NFM ports today..Do you have the model number for the ports that you used? Thanks Jack In a message dated 7/8/2013 9:26:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, colt...@verizon.net writes: Jack, I replaced 12” forward salon Ports with NewFound Metals ports,

Re: Stus-List HELP - Fuller Brusk portlight source

2013-07-07 Thread HONEYSAIL
Thanks... In a message dated 7/7/2013 6:52:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jackbren...@bellsouth.net writes: This might help. http://minneys.blogspot.com/2011/07/lots-of-port-lights.html From: _HONEYSAIL@aol.com_ (mailto:honeys...@aol.com) Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 6:25 PM To

Stus-List HELP - Fuller Brusk portlight source

2013-07-07 Thread HONEYSAIL
Hello List Honey has 3 Fuller Brush manufactured portlights (2 x 12" in the cabin and 1 x 18" in the port quarter berth) the boat came from C&C Yachts with this brand installed at the factory. I have replaced them twice if the past 34 years, each time directly from Fuller Brush once by pho

Stus-List Signet instruments

2013-07-05 Thread HONEYSAIL
List, all. Do any of you have Signet Marine wind instruments? If so, advise if you have had any issues with the MK 30 analog wind speed indicator. Thanks. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39 TM Savannah, GA___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Albu

Re: Stus-List Good Old Boat Magazine review of C&C 30 MK1

2013-06-26 Thread HONEYSAIL
The month that it was manufactured. January is A.. In a message dated 6/26/2013 11:26:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cpt.b...@gmail.com writes: Mine is #675 and I love it. 1981 still wish someone could tell me what the "E" is for in my number. 675M81E On 6/26/13, Gary Nylander wrote:

Re: Stus-List Hand held radio antenna adaptor

2013-06-26 Thread HONEYSAIL
Thanks, the tech at Mackay Electronics made the same comment Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39 TM HONEY US12788 In a message dated 6/26/2013 8:37:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov writes: The SMA connector is not very strong compared to the BNC. The short cable adapter you h

Re: Stus-List Hand held radio antenna adaptor

2013-06-26 Thread HONEYSAIL
All, Thanks for the support. We made up a 2 foot section of co-ax with a SMA connect on 1 end and a female 259 connector on the other end. Problem solved and the total costs was less than USD 15.00. I do have to wonder why no one (that I could locate) makes a simple one piece connector fo

Re: Stus-List Hand held radio antenna adaptor

2013-06-25 Thread HONEYSAIL
Threads are on the outside. I found one of these at RS and it wouldn't work. In a message dated 6/25/2013 12:51:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, f...@postaudio.net writes: Ahhh, got it. I was assuming BNC on the handheld. How about something like this: http://www.radioshack.com/prod

Re: Stus-List What did our 70's/80's boats cost new?

2013-06-25 Thread HONEYSAIL
David Tragic story to say the least. The PO commissioned the boat to sail in the Chicago Mac in 1974 and won her class. The crew returned the boat home, the owner met them at his YC with drinks, etc. Sat down in the cockpit proposed a toast to the crew and then suffered a massive stroke. Aft

Re: Stus-List Hand held radio antenna adaptor

2013-06-25 Thread HONEYSAIL
Hey Fred, This is the same adaptor that I have on the boat now and it will not work with the new screw on antennas used on the current model hand held VHF sets. The unit indicated below worked perfectly on the old I-Com M2 radio, but that radio has long been consigned to the pile of no l

Re: Stus-List Hand held radio antenna adaptor

2013-06-25 Thread HONEYSAIL
Yes, no luck... In a message dated 6/25/2013 12:10:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, e...@schillay.com writes: Did you try Radio Shack? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY _Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log W

Re: Stus-List What did our 70's/80's boats cost new?

2013-06-25 Thread HONEYSAIL
Steve the purchase price for my 39 TM (with diesel engine and Kenyon 300 wind instruments, etc) was USD 54,200.00 delivered to the original owner in Mount Clemons, MI on 6 April 1974. I bought the boat on 1 Dec 1974 for USD 53,000.00 complete including the broker's 10% commission plus USD

Stus-List Hand held radio antenna adaptor

2013-06-25 Thread HONEYSAIL
Hello all I have a question for this list. During a sail on Sunday I used the boat's main radio to call another boat for a weather report (they were about 5 miles South of me) and they replied that my set was weak and barely readable. This set is an I-Com M59 so I though that maybe it was s

Re: Stus-List Titan Winch Handles

2013-06-21 Thread HONEYSAIL
Bill Do you have the web site for the DAX handles? Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39TM In a message dated 6/21/2013 9:55:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, colt...@verizon.net writes: Well I’ll tell you what you can do to break it, go out in 22 - 28 kts of wind, Pop a spinnaker, go into a death r

Re: Stus-List Winch Handles

2013-06-20 Thread HONEYSAIL
You must a damn good trimmer!!! We have a sign in the cockpit that simply states "Winch handles $159.95" Since posting the sign I have not lost another handle to the deep blue sea... Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39TM In a message dated 6/20/2013 9:58:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wh...@alum.m

Re: Stus-List 1985 C&C 30 for $12k?

2013-05-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
Knowledgeable owner - 2 bedrooms - kitchen? Gee I wish Honey all these options Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39 TM In a message dated 5/6/2013 12:12:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, drbod...@accesswave.ca writes: I'm still looking for a boat right in that size range. Price is good and look

Re: Stus-List Flags not trailerable

2013-05-03 Thread HONEYSAIL
Stick with the family and buy a new Tartan 26 Fantail Weekended. I just shipped one of these to Japan and of all the boats and yachts that export all over the world, this model has be the best looking one of the lot In a message dated 5/3/2013 8:55:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mike.

Re: Stus-List Macgregor Sailboats (oxymoron? )

2013-04-30 Thread HONEYSAIL
Makes sense to leave a location when the tax burden and "green" regulations are killing your business... In a message dated 4/30/2013 12:06:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sthom...@sympatico.ca writes: One factor might be the real and anticipated business environment as it is affected by

Re: Stus-List Macgregor Sailboats (oxymoron? )

2013-04-30 Thread HONEYSAIL
Notice the number of boat builders leaving CA for FL as well as other states? Started with Catalina's move from Woodland Hills, CA to Largo FL then Cabo Yachts to NC, Santa Cruz to FL and now MacGregor/Tattoo? Wonder what is driving them out of CA??? Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39 TM In a mess

Re: Stus-List Burma Teak Oil

2013-04-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
I bought my 39 TM when she was not quite a year old and she came from the factory with a rubbed oil finish on all interior teak. The only factory applied varnish was the cabin top hand rails, cabin hatch board and it's framing and helm seat.. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39TM In a message

Re: Stus-List Stowing stuff on your boat

2013-04-18 Thread HONEYSAIL
Been there & done that, as a matter of fact did it again just today. I have been going to do an inventory list since we bought Honey in 1975 and here it 2013 and the damn list still hasn't been prepared... Jack Fitzgerald HONEY - US12788 C&C 39TM Savannah, GA In a message dated 4/18/2013

Re: Stus-List Feathering a Max-prop

2013-03-26 Thread HONEYSAIL
I use the same shut down procedure (suggested by Max prop) and leave the transmission in reverse. Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39TM HONEY US12788 In a message dated 3/26/2013 2:02:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tj...@comcast.net writes: How do you feather a max-prop? A friend of mine says

Re: Stus-List Interior Varnish

2013-03-19 Thread HONEYSAIL
I used Epifanes all natural (not the 2 part or the quick dry) in semi-gloss. Takes a while to dry and the smell lingers, but the outcome (if applied properly) is spectacular Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39 TM In a message dated 3/19/2013 4:12:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron...@gmail.c

Re: Stus-List Boat buying tips

2013-02-26 Thread HONEYSAIL
I would start out by offering the broker 40% of the current asking price, subject to your surveyor's survey & sea trail. Watch the broker's reaction and you should be able to clearly see just how far they are willing to go to sell you the boat without wasting a of of your time.. Also, ask fo

Stus-List Sails & Sailmakers

2013-02-24 Thread HONEYSAIL
We have owned our C&C 39 TM #39069-74 since Dec of 1975 and took delivery of her in Savannah on 4 Feb 1976. Since then we have purchased race & cruising sails from, Fraker (original suit built for the PO/C&C), North/Newport, North/San Diego, Gleason, Quantum, Dave Calvert & now UK Halsey's

Re: Stus-List Asym - sock or furler?

2013-02-22 Thread HONEYSAIL
How would you tack it to the bow? I looked at one of these for our 39 TM and even the rigger at UK said that it would be difficult without spending another $1,500.00 for a Forspare sprit Jack Fitzgerald - C&C 39TM HONEY US12788 In a message dated 2/22/2013 1:04:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Ti

Re: Stus-List Used boat prices

2013-02-20 Thread HONEYSAIL
Our firm exports yachts worldwide for both Catalina & Hunter ( now Marlow-Hunter) and you would be surprised at the number of these boats per year that are purchased by foreign owners, commissioned in the USA and sailed as far away as Australia, New Zealand, North Europe and all thru the M

Re: Stus-List C&C 25 Redline Hull or HIN Number?

2013-02-19 Thread HONEYSAIL
If it was built prior to 1972 it may not have a HIN stamped in the upper left hand corner of the transom as HIN's were not required by the USCG until 1972. In a message dated 2/19/2013 7:51:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, md...@ca.inter.net writes: Could be same as sail number if only

Re: Stus-List Used boat prices

2013-02-19 Thread HONEYSAIL
Macgregor's prime market since economy collapse in 2007 has been their overseas market. The 26 was designed & engineered to fit into a 40' high cube ocean container for export and very reasonable prices. I have shipped dozens of these boat all over the world for the past 15 years. Also, Hano

Stus-List Used boat prices

2013-02-18 Thread HONEYSAIL
In spite of what the politicians and media say about the economy improving I continue to see more & more sail boats and now powers boats on the hook in our local waterway and our local marinas are having real issues with abandoned boats as well. These are folks that have held on since 2007 an

Re: Stus-List Used boat prices

2013-02-18 Thread HONEYSAIL
The idiot that asked about my boat is looking for turn key deal in Savannah, this fool isn't going to pay $10K just to ship it from Seattle to Savannah even if they gave him the boat. In a message dated 2/18/2013 6:19:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com writes: I b

Re: Stus-List Used boat prices

2013-02-18 Thread HONEYSAIL
I had a local broker approach me on behalf of a guy that wants to buy my boat. I said what is he willing to pay net to me? He told me. I laughed and said that I spent more than his offer in the past 18 months after painting the topsides in May of 2011, new wind system, a complete suit of ne

Re: Stus-List Handicap review

2013-02-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
Bill What number are the Clubs in your area using for rating your 39 under PHRF? Brgds Jack HONEY US12788 C&C 39 TM In a message dated 2/6/2013 5:04:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, colt...@verizon.net writes: I think the rule sez that it has to be a pole attached to the mast. Can’t

Re: Stus-List Wheel Covers

2013-02-04 Thread HONEYSAIL
Same here as Charlie. Had mine coated in red to match the boat's hull about 5 years ago. No fading, doesn't slip when wet and doesn't need recovering every 4 or years as with the leather. Jack Fitzgerald - C&C 39TM HONEY US12788 In a message dated 2/4/2013 4:36:28 P.M. Eastern Standard

Re: Stus-List Cheap fixer upper vs used well kept used boat

2013-01-20 Thread HONEYSAIL
I spent 35 years just keeping Honey in bristol condition. At the end of the day, I should have bought a new boat every 5 years as it would have been less expensive... Jack Fitzgerld HONET US12788 C&C 39 TM (1974) In a message dated 1/19/2013 10:33:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, paradigm

Re: Stus-List 1979 LF 38 on eBay

2013-01-17 Thread HONEYSAIL
I expect that 80% or more are happy to sell the boats to the insurance companies. Unless this economy turns around rapidly I suspect that the current glut of used and new boats for sale will remain. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39TM In a message dated 1/17/2013 1:48:18 P.M. Eastern Standard

Re: Stus-List C&C 29 -2 keel drawings

2013-01-07 Thread HONEYSAIL
Hello Bob Do you have any drawing for the C&C 39 (1974) happy to pay for your time & effort. Thanks Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39 # 390069 (1974) In a message dated 1/7/2013 12:27:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bobhick...@rogers.com writes: The number of requests for the drawings has been

Re: Stus-List Original C & C keel drawings available

2013-01-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
Thanks, Sam In a message dated 1/6/2013 3:38:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sam.c.sal...@gmail.com writes: Contact the curator: _curator@marmuseum.ca_ (mailto:cura...@marmuseum.ca) I've forgotten his name, but great to deal with. Plans for my 26 cost about $60 if I remember correctly. sam C

Re: Stus-List Original C & C keel drawings available

2013-01-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
Hello I would love to have the drawing for my 1974 C&C 39, please advise how do I go about purchasing the lines from the museum or who do I reach out to and how? I bought the original builder's file from Rod Ball a few years ago and having the plans would make my boat file complete. Thank

Re: Stus-List Mountain sailing

2013-01-03 Thread HONEYSAIL
I sailed on a J-24 in Lake Dillon back in 1990. She was the largest yacht in the fleet, but I was completely surprised by the number of small boats that sail in the lake during the 2 to 3 months that it is not frozen. Neat little YC as well. This month's Soundings has a small article (restori

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Two more boat reviews on the horizon

2013-01-03 Thread HONEYSAIL
The only good thing that I find with the MacGregor 26 is that it will fit inside a 40' high cube ocean container. I have shipped dozens of these "boats" all over the world... In a message dated 1/3/2013 12:47:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, paradigmat...@gmail.com writes: By what bizarre

Re: Stus-List Outhaul

2013-01-02 Thread HONEYSAIL
I modified our original boom to work as Bill's below, except we used a 32/1 magic box inside rather than the 6/1 Harken set up. One hand trim in any wind condition. I updated the boom winch and it when reefing only. The original set up was a PITA to say the very least. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY

Re: Stus-List Captain's License

2012-12-21 Thread HONEYSAIL
Dave, That is what I did as well.Take care & merry Christmas Brgds Jack In a message dated 12/21/2012 1:55:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dave.god...@me.com writes: Jack, Yeah, unfortunately I do have the red "passport." Pretty mundane. I just kept the original and have it moun

Re: Stus-List Captain's License

2012-12-21 Thread HONEYSAIL
Dave You must have renewed a while back because now instead of the nice hand signed paper license they now issue the license in what is very close to passport. bright red covers and the same photo used for your TWIC. Same license just IMHO a lousy format as we always framed our paper licen

Re: Stus-List Captain's License

2012-12-21 Thread HONEYSAIL
Edd, My wife & I both hold USCG 200 GRT Masters licenses. Original issue 1987. Did the Sea School prior to sitting for the tests, have no idea of how it works these days. Renewal is a PITA as we just went through that with the USCG, also now you must hold a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker

Re: Stus-List Transitioning from Racing to Cruising?

2012-12-17 Thread HONEYSAIL
Edd I cannot speak for others but decided to not only give up racing due to crew issues, ect (never really got into cruising) but sailing as well. After 36 years of owning the same boat decided to sell our C&C 39TM as the kids are grown, gone and have no interest in owning a big boat nor in

Re: Stus-List Recommended Boots

2012-12-05 Thread HONEYSAIL
Try Dubarry of Ireland, expensive but IMHO simply the best seaboot out there In a message dated 12/5/2012 9:58:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, gnylan...@atlanticbb.net writes: There's an outfit called Hitchcock which specializes in wide sizes. I don't see dedicated sailing boots in their

Re: Stus-List 35/3 bilge pump

2012-12-05 Thread HONEYSAIL
Hey B. Would rather be a little paranoid that have to tread water. You still on the hard in Charleston? In a message dated 12/5/2012 12:59:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, blhick...@yahoo.com writes: Yeah Jack! You're a little paranoid. Luv ya tho! Sent from the Mars Rover. On Dec 4,

Re: Stus-List 35/3 bilge pump

2012-12-04 Thread HONEYSAIL
Joe is correct, I may be a little paranoid, but I have the following pumps on Honey for general service as well as emergency issues: 2 Rule 12v 14A-6UL each at 3,700 GPH - each is run from a different battery bank 2 Jabsco 12v 34600 each at 10.8 GPM - one is used to pick up the normal bil

Re: Stus-List Rudder Re-build/replacement

2012-10-22 Thread HONEYSAIL
Bill Ditto, Honey's rudder is the same and nearly neutral in the water.. Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39TM In a message dated 10/22/2012 7:01:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, colt...@verizon.net writes: I believe pretty much all the shafts were XX Strong SS Pipe. I redid mine a few times, (not t

Re: Stus-List Visible "grid" on the side of my C&C 37+

2012-10-22 Thread HONEYSAIL
I would be worried... In a message dated 10/22/2012 12:48:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron...@gmail.com writes: How big were the rectangles? Joel Aronson On Oct 22, 2012, at 12:45 PM, Edd Schillay <_edd@schillay.com_ (mailto:e...@schillay.com) > wrote: Listers, We haul

Re: Stus-List Rudder Re-build/replacement

2012-10-20 Thread HONEYSAIL
Barbara, We were wondering what happened to you, Chip & Flight Risk. Miss having guys to race against in the BRS. Oh well, take care and good luck in Charleston. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY - US12788 Savannah, GA In a message dated 10/20/2012 8:34:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, blhick...@yah

Re: Stus-List Miscellaneous -impeller

2012-10-19 Thread HONEYSAIL
Spend a few bucks and change the impeller with each annual service, the few dollars that it cost will save you grief & money in the end. A senior Yanmar factory tech told me that after a year of two the rubber blades on the impeller will "set" and will decrease in efficiency due to fatigue i

Re: Stus-List Datamarine may still be alive...

2012-10-09 Thread HONEYSAIL
They are expensive, at the end of the day you will be much better off just buying current equipment. In a message dated 10/9/2012 11:57:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron...@gmail.com writes: _http://www.dmimarine.com/_ (http://www.dmimarine.com/) These guys used to work for Dat

Re: Stus-List Golf cart batteries in a 35-3?

2012-10-03 Thread HONEYSAIL
I put 6 x 31-105 series AGM batteries in Honey on 3 Feb 2010, replaced all 6 with Rolls 35H-125 batteries as the AGM would no longer hold a charge. The AGM batteries is a good idea but they simply did not last very long in our 39 TM Jack Fitzgerald HONEY US12788 Savannah In a message

Re: Stus-List Yanmar question

2012-09-19 Thread HONEYSAIL
The composite material works best and last much longer. In a message dated 9/19/2012 9:11:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron...@gmail.com writes: Jim, You might check the exhaust hose carefully. A small break around the clamp might give the same symptoms, and I bet it is a cheap

Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C 26

2012-09-16 Thread HONEYSAIL
You can find a C&C 26 on yachtsalvage.com..parts boat??? In a message dated 9/16/2012 6:52:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, d...@rogers.com writes: What vintage is your 26 ? Mine is a 1978 with waste tank and vent on Port side ,potable Water fill is on the opposite side ,starboard Waste t

Re: Stus-List Head Trouble

2012-09-13 Thread HONEYSAIL
Check the rubber joker valve in the discharge side of the pump...Same problem, different make of head (Groco) and the joker valve was the culprit.. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39 TM Savannah, GA In a message dated 9/13/2012 8:47:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mike.h...@impgroup.com writes:

Re: Stus-List Edson chain and wire pedestal failure

2012-09-12 Thread HONEYSAIL
I was thinking the same, it is impossible for this to happen when in forward motion. More to the story??? In a message dated 9/12/2012 8:52:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, r...@sailpower.ca writes: Danny. I don't understand how the rudder could have swung by the stop if the boat was movin

Re: Stus-List Edson chain and wire pedestal failure

2012-09-10 Thread HONEYSAIL
Edson should be able to send you steering system diagram as well as sell you the replacement parts, just look them up and ask.. In a message dated 9/10/2012 10:05:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, djhaug...@juno.com writes: I think so too. I think the jam is in the pedestal... There was no

Re: Stus-List Yanmar question

2012-09-10 Thread HONEYSAIL
Sent mine to a radiator shop and even they failed to remove all of the exhaust deposits. Save some time, trouble & money and just replace with newand don't go cheap, replace the stainless steel coupler as well. In a message dated 9/10/2012 9:39:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron

Re: Stus-List Yanmar question

2012-09-10 Thread HONEYSAIL
Exhaust mixing elbow should be replaced, mine did the same in August and the EME was the culprit.. In a message dated 9/10/2012 9:32:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jarid...@msn.com writes: Engine question. Have a Yanmar 3GMF20. Noticed this weekend the exhaust started sounding "like it

Re: Stus-List Feathering / folding prop

2012-09-05 Thread HONEYSAIL
Agree, replaced a Flex-O-Fold on my 39 TM with a 2 blade max prop. The difference is amazing Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39 TM In a message dated 9/5/2012 2:24:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kellype...@msn.com writes: I replaced my fixed 2-blade with a reconditioned, 2-blade MaxPro

Re: Stus-List thanks for the help

2012-09-05 Thread HONEYSAIL
Franz Thanks. You can try _www.southshoreyachts.com_ (http://www.southshoreyachts.com) as they have the largest supply of parts for our vintage C&C Yachts. Also, take a look at the C&C Owners Group (_cnc-list@cnc-list.com_ (mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com) ) You may want to check the suppor

Re: Stus-List (now anchoring/windlass)

2012-08-29 Thread HONEYSAIL
Richard 1 question. How do you "fly" an anchor? Curious minds want to know. LOL Jack Fitzgeald C&C 39TM In a message dated 8/29/2012 4:25:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sailind...@yahoo.com writes: Greetings, I admit I am completely ignorant when it comes to windlasses. INDIGO (1978 36

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-24 Thread HONEYSAIL
Good luck Bill. The key is a longer tiller handle. Thankfully, ET installation on the 39 is very simple.. Brgds Jack In a message dated 8/24/2012 8:48:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, colt...@verizon.net writes: I see. I was thinking your old rudder was what made it so tough, didn

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
The rudder post on the 39 is in front of the wheel and has amazingly easy access. No need top remove anything, just make sure that the ET tiller is long enough.. In a message dated 8/23/2012 4:36:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, efran...@mac.com writes: This thread reminds me that I need

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
Bill No, we changed out in 2005 to the new elliptical rudder. My boat was under warranty when we purchased her in Nov of 1975 and C&C sent me a "new style" deeper rudder to replace the original in June of 1976, I had only to return the boat's original unit at my expense. The "new style" rud

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
I do, this came directly from C&C with the boat back in 74. Thankfully I have had to use it once and that was enough. The mods made work fine as we have tested it both under power & under sail at sea and in calm water but it is still a PITA. Hopefully the AP cover me if we ever loose the cabl

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
My boat is fair bit larger than the 35 and the ET is only 40" long, it can be hand steered under power, but a major effort under sail. I have steered a 35 I with the ET as yes. it is easier even with the wheel still attached. In a message dated 8/23/2012 12:42:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Re: Stus-List Edson Steering System

2012-08-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
I have Honey's steering system inspected, lubricated and adjusted as necessary every spring without fail. You only have to drop a sheave or break a cable once and have to use the emergency tiller just once on a 39 to remind you that the steering system maintenance should be at the top of your

Re: Stus-List C&C 115 Lost on Lake Erie

2012-08-14 Thread HONEYSAIL
A couple of years ago my friend's Shock 35 picked up a line in the water. Unfortunately the line was made fast to semi-submerged piece of dock timber. The prop sucked the line complete with the attached timber into the running gear with such force that it bent the Max prop, pushed the strut

Stus-List Notice to Boaters (Lost or Missing Boat)

2012-08-14 Thread HONEYSAIL
From: s...@erieinterclub.com To: honeys...@aol.com Sent: 8/13/2012 9:32:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Notice to Boaters (Lost or Missing Boat) Notice to Boaters Boat adrift or lost in Lake Erie Saturday Night..August 11 after Falcon Cup in M

Re: Stus-List Sailing gloves, now sandals

2012-08-10 Thread HONEYSAIL
I just buy a dozen pair of cheap West Marine's gloves in Jan and then throw them away in Dec and order another dozen again in Jan. We get a year at best and a pair or 2 always just disappear during the season kind like how your wife's dryer seems to always eat just 1 sock out of a pair

Re: Stus-List a $40 life sling? Follow up, it's not!

2012-08-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
I agree totally In a message dated 8/6/2012 1:18:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron...@gmail.com writes: Jack, I agree with you. Just saying they shouldn't be selling unsafe safety equipment at any price. Joel On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM, <_HONEYSAIL@aol.com_ (mailto:h

Re: Stus-List a $40 life sling? Follow up, it's not!

2012-08-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
I am firm believer that you get only what you pay for and after 10 years of use I have my money back, but hey the choice is yours to make. I simply stated what I did for my safety and the safety of my crew. No sun rot issues and the tag line is mounted to the stern rail however & did replace

Re: Stus-List a $40 life sling? Follow up, it's not!

2012-08-06 Thread HONEYSAIL
Just bite the bullet and buy the fiberglass LS canister. My is 10 years old and still looks great. Jack Fitzgerald HONEY C&C 39 TM In a message dated 8/6/2012 12:42:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, paradigmat...@gmail.com writes: Our "new" Lifesling bag is devolving into a bunch of string

Re: Stus-List Who pays for the food and beer?

2012-07-24 Thread HONEYSAIL
Our HONEY (C&C 39 TM) is the only yacht in our area that actually provides lunch for our crew. However, I do leave it up to each crew person to bring their own beer (no liquor allowed) and then after we have put the boat away we invite the crew and their significant others to either the Yacht

Re: Stus-List boat barbecue

2012-07-24 Thread HONEYSAIL
Messy, nasty & dangerous, stick with propane.. HONEY US12788 Savannah, GA In a message dated 7/24/2012 11:08:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dwightvei...@hfx.eastlink.ca writes: Does anyone have experience using a charcoal BBQ on the boat, like the Magma Marine Kettle charcoal unit? An

Stus-List By and By sails again

2012-07-23 Thread HONEYSAIL
Where do you sail BY and BY? Jack Fitzgerald C&C 39 TM HONEY US12788 Savannah, GA USA In a message dated 7/23/2012 7:27:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, joel.aron...@gmail.com writes: Congrats! Sounds like quite a shake down cruise! How much sail did you carry in that breeze? Joel Sent f