Re: Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2015-02-23 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
Transfer the stuff to more solid containers! On Monday, February 23, 2015 9:11 PM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: Hi Ron, Are you talking about the original event or spill containment?:) Good question really, there was only one bottle but... Cheers,Russ Sweet

Re: Stus-List Dribble (losing glasses)

2014-12-21 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
Use croakies! On Sunday, December 21, 2014 1:22 AM, Ed Dooley via CnC-List wrote: Re: Dribble (losing glasses)Misplacing your glasses and dropping them overboard are 2 very different things.  :-) Ed From: Marek Dziedzic Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:20:28 -0500 To: 'Ed Dooley' , Sub

Re: Stus-List Ok more atomic 4 issues...dammit!

2014-08-13 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
Are you using a hot enough plug and premium fuel? On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 11:33:11 AM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: - Forwarded Message - Alright, the saga continues. We went for a sea trial Sunday after the changes, i.e. Vent line cleared, filters changed, clamps tig

Re: Stus-List Alcohol stove

2014-08-12 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
How is methyl hydrate different? On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:04:41 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: My experience is that 95.6% is the most what you can obtain commercially (or from any kind of distillation). You can get further only with molecular sieves or by removing the remai

Re: Stus-List Alternator or belt?

2014-08-05 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
One person with a lever can do it. Changing belts every year or two is best policy.  On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 3:33:13 PM, Barbara Hickson Fellers via CnC-List wrote: So if my belt is slipping, can I just pull the alternator out to tighten? Or do I have to replace it?  It has squealed fr

Stus-List Terrible Ordeal(HELP)!!! John Irvin

2014-07-11 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
- This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - I hope you get this on time, I made a trip to Kiev, Ukraine and had my bag stolen from me with my passport and personal effects therein. The embassy has just issued me a temporary passport but I have to pay for a ticket and s

Stus-List Edson Wheel brake.

2014-05-24 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
Anyone have a used one for sale? C&C 27 Mk III. ___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: Stus-List Why via? - yahoo breaks email lists

2014-05-16 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
I had problems with gmail so I switched back to yahoo. Would prefer to stay there. From: Bill Bina via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 11:22:29 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Why via? - yahoo breaks email lists I think it would be r

Re: Stus-List Standing water on deck

2014-05-13 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
You can also use a bit of cotton rope as a siphon, removing it while under way of course. Almost like a baggywrinkle. From: via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 2:52:12 PM Subject: Stus-List Standing water on deck Hi all, I ju

Re: Stus-List POLITICAL RANTS ARE INAPPROPRIATE ON THIS LIST

2014-05-06 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
Enough, already. It was a screw up. On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 2:30:29 PM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: The political email was sent to the list by error and the sender has apologized.   No more emails are necessary.   Stu ___ This List is provided by the C

Re: Stus-List List Problems

2014-05-01 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
Stu, I'm good now. Thanks for all you do for us. From: Stu via CnC-List To: C&C Email List Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2014 3:53:03 PM Subject: Stus-List List Problems Yesterday, approximately 125 members received notices saying their subscriptions had been can

Re: Stus-List Your membership in the mailing list CnC-List has been disabled

2014-05-01 Thread JOHN D IRVIN via CnC-List
I got a similar one yesterday. Re-signed and changed my password. From: Frank via CnC-List To: List Stus Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2014 9:57:36 AM Subject: Stus-List Your membership in the mailing list CnC-List has been disabled I got this today, is it real? 

Re: Stus-List List Problems (now what email to use)

2014-04-11 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I don't have any problem accessing or posting on the list with Yahoo, but my Yahoo goes through google first. For how long, I can only guess as I'm still on XP. From: Marek Dziedzic To: w...@wbryant.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 3:04

Re: Stus-List 1986 33MKII

2014-03-25 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Jig-a-Loo is similar to McLube and less than half the price. From: Paul Fountain To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:17:29 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List 1986 33MKII Terry, I have a C&C 33-II 1985, and there is no plastic track on my mast wh

Re: Stus-List Impeller/gear puller

2014-03-23 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Tip. Replace the impeller fasteners with screws which take a hex key. Much easier to work with. From: dwight To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:21:29 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Impeller/gear puller David Hardest part is getting the cov

Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car

2014-01-21 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Not in the Garhauer set up. I find under load adjustment requires a bit of crew assistance, though. Maybe I'll try heavier shock cord. From: Tom B To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 1:14:18 PM Subject: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car Adjustable cars seem like a grea

Re: Stus-List friggin COLD

2014-01-08 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
My recipe is hot consomme laced with sherry and lemon. Fantastic recuperative drink when cold. From: Steve Thomas To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:00:41 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List friggin COLD I make a Thermos of hot tea when single handing in cold weather. It is

Re: Stus-List Scouting report on old C&C 38s

2014-01-02 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Check on Garhauer. Great stuff at reasonable prices. I have a rigid vang from them and also the moveable genoa cars. Went Harken for my traveller, though. C&C 27-III Firefly. From: Ron Casciato To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 3:22:03 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Scoutin

Re: Stus-List LED BULBS IN GENERAL

2013-12-16 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I got some from Princess Auto. Direct fit. Reasonable. From: Alex Giannelia To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 12:27:10 PM Subject: Stus-List LED BULBS IN GENERAL I am now moving into replacing my incandescent bulbs all around with LED's so is there an economical se

Re: Stus-List Binoculars

2013-12-06 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I have an interesting binocular story. In the eighties the Russians were very short of foreign curremcy (remember the Lada?). Honest Ed's,a discount store in Toronto managed to pick up surplus Russian Navy binoculars which they sold cheaply, $29.00 id I remember correctly. I got a set of 10X50 o

Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck

2013-12-03 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Firefly (27 Mk III) did much better this year going to a new North 145%. Better point, better boat speed than with the older #1. From: "Hoyt, Mike" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 8:44:08 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Old Sails Suck Dwight   We won our class in Chester

Stus-List Marvel Mystery Oil

2013-11-28 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Not aware of any Canadian source. Ask a friend visiting USA to pick you up a few bottles. It cannot be mailed. Maybe magic, but if the Atomic Master Moyer says - I do!___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List

Re: Stus-List further questions about replacing the bellows on a PYI shaft seal

2013-11-11 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Ty alternate applications of hear and cold, using a prop puller. From: Bill Connon To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 2:01:04 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List further questions about replacing the bellows on a PYI shaft seal Eric Frank wrote: > Thanks to the list's advice las

Re: Stus-List floorboards

2013-11-09 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Jig-a-Loo is the same stuff at less than half the price. From: Jim Watts To: 1 CnC List Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2013 2:22:12 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List floorboards McLube works well, too. I have a spot where a bulkhead rubs against the liner, one shot once a year and the squeaking stops

Re: Stus-List Rudder Damage and possible blister

2013-10-16 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Firefly (27-III) was plagued with a rudder leak. I used to drill & fill each season. Then I decided to tap the holes (one higher up, one on the bottom edge) -  two holes means faster drainage. In the spring I insert the hex-head plugs and go sailing. From: Ken Heaton To: cnc-list Sent: Wed

Re: Stus-List New (replacement) sails

2013-09-03 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
You might try Fx sails. They are in North Carolina. Very pleased with the main I bought from them. John Irvin  FIREFLY  BYC From: Marek Dziedzic To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:25:49 AM Subject: Stus-List New (replacement) sails

Re: Stus-List Fw: Boom Vang for C&C 27 Mk III

2013-07-21 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Another strong vote for Garhauer. From: Peter Fell To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:43:52 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Fw: Boom Vang for C&C 27 Mk III Well, at this junction, the vang attachment will be a ‘cheap and cheerful’ solution ..

Stus-List Spinlock Clutches

2013-04-24 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Firefly has 6 (2pairs of 3) on the cabintop.  C&C 27 Mk III. They are starting to slip occasionally and I wonderwhat advice listers can provide. Change the springs? Change the jaws?  Suggestions pppreciated. John Irvin BYC Ottawa___ This List is provide

Re: Stus-List Photo Album Update

2013-04-02 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
So sorry to hear this. Good luck rebuilding. From: Stu To: C&C Email List Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:59:19 AM Subject: Stus-List Photo Album Update Updating the Photo Album is going to be pretty slow for a while due to an unfortunate incident.   Glady

Re: Stus-List Windows yet again

2013-03-21 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
MAKE A GOOD TEMPLATE AND THEN HAVE YOUR LOCAL PLASTICS OUTFIT REPLICATE THEM. I TYPICALLY PAY ABOUT $75 FOR THE SIDE WINDOWS ON MY 27-III (sorry for the caps) From: Joel Aronson To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:11:12 PM Subject: Re:

Re: Stus-List Barber Haulers

2013-03-03 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I use dinghy snatch blocks running through a block attached to the middle stanchion, then to a spilock snap. Works well on my 27-III From: Sam Salter To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2013 1:07:53 PM Subject: Stus-List Barber Haulers Anybody

Re: Stus-List Fw: henry evans

2013-02-22 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Sailors would appreciate the security provided by Avast! - download for free. From: Rick Brass To: 'henry evans' ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 11:50:23 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Fw: henry evans Hey, Hank. No problems.   Seldom does a

Re: Stus-List jib tracks

2013-01-20 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I put the garhauer adjustables on Firefly (27-III) with  excellent results. From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:45:42 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List jib tracks Hi Pete, Our boat has the inner tracks, but we haven't taken the t

Re: Stus-List Replacing Windows

2012-10-12 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I am a great believer in butyl tape, double sided, which you can purchase from an auto parts supplier as windshield installing tape. From: Joel Aronson To: "secondwind...@comcast.net" ; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:36:07 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Replacing Wind

Re: Stus-List Atomic 4 Info

2012-10-11 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
No oil filter on mine! From: Glen Eddie To: "'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'" Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:52:28 AM Subject: Stus-List Atomic 4 Info Hello everyone,   I just want to confirm that I am not crazy. Is there an oil filter on the Atomic 4 (other than the drip pan at the bottom of c

Re: Stus-List Great Lakes Water Levels

2012-10-05 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Similar issue on the Ottawa River (Lac Deschenes). From: Paul Fountain To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:28:17 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Great Lakes Water Levels Rich, It's a serious issue on the Great Lakes right now - many clubs and marinas on Lake Ontario ar

Re: Stus-List Engine compartment ventilation

2012-09-28 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
I replaced my vents with white plumbing elbows. Not elegant but effective. From: Don Wagner To: Pierre Tremblay ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 10:04:13 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Engine compartment ventilation Pierre   All the C&Cs that I have seen do have some form o

Re: Stus-List Sailing Website (racing and cruising)

2012-08-18 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Get on Scuttlebutt From: Martin DeYoung To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:57:40 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Sailing Website (racing and cruising) Edd,   The web site Pressure-Drop.us has a decent mix of sailing news, features and forums without the wild west style en

Re: Stus-List A4 Engine alignment

2012-08-16 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
Ditto on the MMO. I have to go to the US to get it every couple of years. From: dwight veinot To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:34:14 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List A4 Engine alignment The A4 likes Marvel Mystery Oil, I don't know why because it is a mystery...anyway if

Re: Stus-List Sailing gloves, now sandals

2012-08-10 Thread JOHN D IRVIN
If you wear a sandal make sure it's one with a toe cap! From: Chuck S To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2012 9:02:02 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Sailing gloves, now sandals Dwight, You are probably OK, but had to chastise my son for wearing sandals on the boat.  He lost one w