Re: Stus-List Handheld VHF with GPS and DSC

I’ve seen some good prices on Amazon. The rechargeable battery from my handheld Standard Horizon died and I am using AA now. The price for the battery is about $95 and it is a n 8 years old unit. SO I want one too!!! Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible

Re: Stus-List webasto heater exhaust fitting

Pete, have you considered a heated vest or jacket or pants liner? I used them all the time and use very little power either plug-in or battery. As for the exhaust fitting. I f you can't find any I can make one or more if there is a demand. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaro

Re: Stus-List C&C 26 Prop & Zinc

You have to keep in mind zinc is for salty waters, for fresh water you need to use magnesium or at least cast aluminum. Merry Christmas to all. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 90 Dodge Spirit soon to be turbo 07 Yamah

Re: Stus-List Glasses

Ken, Merry Christmas to you and yours too and happy new year. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 90 Dodge Spirit soon to be turbo 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babie

Re: Stus-List Dribble (losing glasses)

Gary, where in MD are you? Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 90 Dodge Spirit soon to be turbo 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!! Which

Re: Stus-List Dribble (losing glasses)

Same here Chuck, I am 60 and one month and I wear driving glasses for distance. I use small frame so I can see the dashboard snicking under. I can read at 6 inches the smallest print. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2GMF13 parts help

Yes you can buy SAE 30 oil and any grade for what it matters, Volvo marine engines use SAE 30 synthetic oil. I used 25W-40 synthetic on my 2GM Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO

Re: Stus-List smart phone navigation programs

I am sorry Ed I didn't take it that way. I am looking forward to sail Lake Champlain one day for pleasure. I know it is beautiful and deep. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 2

Re: Stus-List smart phone navigation programs

Ed I didn't have that choice. I had to deliver the boat in Hamilton and the Erie canal lock 10 had collapsed the night before I got to Waterford which added 4.5 days to my trip and having to deal with the French. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBa

Re: Stus-List smart phone navigation programs

Not very challenging unless you sail the north exit to Richelieu river, 01:00 hours in the dark with rain that couldn't see the end of the boom. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO

Re: Stus-List ; Oil and Water Temp gauge sending units;

All the sending units are in SAE pipe thread. My 2GM had 3/8-18 NPT Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!!

Re: Stus-List Navigation

I used C-Map on Standard Horizon chartplotter and where ever I have sailed they where accurate to the foot. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Checklist

There you will find what a blooper is. http://sailingmagazine.net/article-1422-memories-of-a-sail-that-lived-up-to-its-name-in-every-way.html Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26

Re: Stus-List Winterizing Checklist

All is good and fine to do for winterizing following the list. One thing very important is not to use alcohol RV antifreeze, the type you buy at home depot or Canadian tire or Walmart. It ruins the hoses. You need to use glycol based marine antifreeze. I use the one made by or for mercury. It i

Re: Stus-List Bilge pump parts for C & C 30-1

Antoine, This was a history reminder and brought back childhood and youth memories. I grew up using the BSW system and I still have a great collection of taps and dies. As a machinist, I have to mention that the Whitworth system it is not used any longer in GB or anywhere in Europe because it ha

Re: Stus-List Lions and tigers and bears, Oh My>Was Approved LED bulbs

The white is all around anchoring light. Red and Green are 120 deg. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!! Which would yo

Re: Stus-List advice on oil filter brands

Eric and Listers. I found that synthetic fiber oil filters do the best job, therefore I used WIX on my boat engines and I use large canister WIX in my cars and motorcycles. At the same time I use AMSoil 100% synthetic which is "THE" best oil to use on gas and diesel engines, keeps the engine clean

Re: Stus-List Ebola and TV news

Chuck, I wish you have a good time at the boat wet or hard. Listening to other’s unbiased constructive criticism made some very successful Humans. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 S

Re: Stus-List Farley Mowat and thanks, and All Is Lost

Ed, I don't think I have heard of Farley Mowat and I am sorry to hear he passed. I have watched that movie and it brought some old sad memories. I don't know what you were expecting to see. I was in almost the same situation in a life-raft for three days after a freighter run me over overnight

Re: Stus-List Ebola?

You could be right... Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!! Which would you rather have, go fast goodies

Re: Stus-List Ebola?

Kevin you are right, I am just following the conversation. I promise not to… Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers

Re: Stus-List Ebola?

I hope you remember SARS few years back, the same thing over again. If it was that serious they N95 mask would have been sold out again. Yanni Boatless in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483

Re: Stus-List Butyl

tyl is removed with TSP and/or acetone if the substrate can tolerate acetone. What product would you recommend Mike use to clean his unwanted butyl ? Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/10/15 1:50 PM, Letsgo Sailing via CnC-List wrote: My experiance with varsol and paint

Re: Stus-List Ebola?

I have reason to believe this is a population control intentional spread of “A” virus like they did when they created “AIDS” Correct me if I am wrong. Yanni Boatk\less in Ontario Not for long… 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 0

Re: Stus-List Mast Self-Climbers?

I bought ATN top climber few years back at the Annapolis boat show. I used it once to try it. It worked well in the marina on a calm day. A change for a plain bosun's. A bit tiring after half mast climb. Would not be helpful for solo out in my travels. I installed mast steps and save me a lot of a

Re: Stus-List Ebola?

>From what I've read there are 30 people die from obesity every year, 8 from smoking, 15000 from alcohol, and I don'r know how many from hunger and other reasons. I think it is another way to divert our minds from politics and what has been done wrong and it is being done wrong everyday, an

Re: Stus-List Butyl

My experiance with varsol and paint thinner is that they leave residue that prevents proper sealing. --- Original Message --- From: "Robert Abbott via CnC-List" Sent: 15 October, 2014 11:30 AM To: "Hoyt, Mike" , cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Butyl Mike: Varsol or any paint thinner w

Re: Stus-List rebed through-hulls

I use 5200 for through hulls --- Original Message --- From: "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List" Sent: 15 October, 2014 9:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List rebed through-hulls How about rebedding the through hulls? Someone mentioned Sikaflex. Any recommendations? I know I have to

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape vs 4200: Front hatch Rebed

You can buy button tape in grey --- Original Message --- From: "David Knecht via CnC-List" Sent: 15 October, 2014 9:30 AM To: "Dennis C." , "CnC CnC discussion list" Subject: Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape vs 4200: Front hatch Rebed I agree with either Lifeseal or Butyl. I used to use Lifeseal all

Re: Stus-List Butyl

I soaked the parts in xylene for a night and it clean the nice --- Original Message --- From: "Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List" Sent: 15 October, 2014 9:34 AM To: "David Knecht" , cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Butyl The one thing I have always hated about Butyl was trying to remove it from w

Re: Stus-List C&C 34 Spray Apron

I would remove the balsa core and close it back up. Then inject West Systems epoxy with slow cure hardener. Becomes solid core and no more problems. It worked for my and all the repairs I have done for others. Yanni boatless in Ontario 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers

I used two Kyocera 130 watt PV panels. The Morning star controller gave me some problems every once in a while would shut down and the batteries will discharge when I was away for few days. I never figured that out. Yanni boatless in Ontario. 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0

Re: Stus-List Yanmar 2gm20 crush washers?

Kevin, You can re-use the old ones if you heat them up red hot attached to a wire 0n your stove top and dip them in cold water. Copper becomes aoft an pliable again. Yanni 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause

Re: Stus-List Butyl Tape vs 4200: Front hatch Rebed

Kevin, I used both at different applications. For hatches and other deck to metal (stainless or aluminum) like stanchions and fittings I prefer butyl tape, stays "live" and it is done properly on a clean surface lasts a long time. I found that butyl must not be exposed to sun or UV rays. It dries

Re: Stus-List Spewing dripless

Regarding the backflow valve and or check valve, it is not recommended to install one. There is a great possibility that one day it will get dry algae and will get stuck. Most likely this will happen when it is the last think you want in your schedule. Yanni 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 L

Re: Stus-List Bermuda Bound Bubble Runner

Chuck, Nobody and none can disrespect the SEA, and I mean NOBODY!!! The Sea always wins. Yanni 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!! Which would y

Re: Stus-List Online Captains License or class room?

Wally, that's exactly my point! Yanni 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!! Which would you rather have, go fast goodies or shiny shoes? Your feet may look good

Re: Stus-List 1984 C&C 35 MIII

I second that!!! Yanni 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Straotoliner S SCRC 011059 SRO 26-6483 TURBO!cause bottles are for babies and superchargers blow!!! Which would you rather have, go fast goodies or shiny shoes? Your feet may look good bu

Re: Stus-List Online Captains License or class room?

make Cash when I retire. On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 6:54 PM, Letsgo Sailing via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Hello Sailors, I am new to the list and like to greet all of you. I have been a member of other lists like CYOA and Liveaboard for many years. Some informati

Re: Stus-List Online Captains License or class room?

I sailed the Great Lakes but I anchored my boat in Mayo MD for few years in the winter months . I just love The Chesapeake. I am in Ontario at the present close to Niagara Falls, in a small town called Grimsby. Yanni 92 Lebaron 3.0 convertible 95 LeBaron 3.0 turbo convertible 07 Yamaha Strao

Re: Stus-List Online Captains License or class room?

Hello Sailors, I am new to the list and like to greet all of you. I have been a member of other lists like CYOA and Liveaboard for many years. Some information will let you know that I have a sailor wannabe sing I was born on my father’s custom build wooden sailboat while circumnavigating. Since