Stus-List Re: v-belt tensioning tool

2023-05-14 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
I’ve had success with 1” wooden dowel cut to needed length which allows positioning the dowel to push up on the alternator to the desired position. Length depend ms on how you can position the dowel. Has worked well for me. Same for raw water pump. Lisle On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 4:09 PM Josh via C

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

2021-09-21 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Doug Mountjoy > sv Rebecca Leah > C & C Landfall 39 > Port Orchard Yacht Club > Port Orchard, WA > > > Original message > From: "Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List" > Date: 9/20/21 17:28 (GMT-08:00) > To: Stus-List > Cc: "Lisle

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

2021-09-20 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Any chance anyone knows of somewhere I might be able to find a Barient 17 st winch retaining nut, the one on the top of the winch. I lost mine today unfortunately when I pulled on the jib sheet and the darn thing was loose and fell overboard. Been scouring the internet with not much luck so thought

Stus-List Re: Balsa core history

2021-09-16 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
FWIW, this prompted me to take a look at the book "Heart of Glass: Fiberglass boats and the men who made them": and some info on Balsa is on p122, "Balsa Core. The Baltek Corporation was the exclusive supplier to powerboat builders of balsa planks for stiffening hull sides and bottoms. When balsa

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Boric Acid Powder

2021-08-30 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
That made me laugh out loud, thanks Joe. 😊 Lisle On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 1:09 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I once threw the same spider overboard 4 times. He could stay on the > surface and would make his way back to the dinghy, climb in, and follow the > p

Stus-List Re: Fwd: Thru-hull removal

2021-04-11 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Maybe an option? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lx_Zu9sW_Qk Lisle On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 8:53 PM Juliano Franz via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I am in the process of changing the seacocks and thru-hulls on my new to > me C&C25. > > Everything was seized up an

Stus-List Re: Reuse Through-Hull or Cut New?

2021-03-23 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Fwiw, I replaced 2 thru hulls start of last season and in one installed a DST 800 and used 3m 4200 fast cure and it seems to have worked well. I had a question about the they thru hull and found the customer support at Gemeco to be very good, they might be able to comment on the they hull placemen

Stus-List Re: Now stink boaters anonymous

2021-03-19 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
I’m doubly guilty. First boat is a key west 20.3 and second is Caliber 28. I think it counts that I strongly considered a couple C&Cs and Stu and the list has graciously tolerated my inclusion and questions for a few years.😊 Lisle Geneva, NY On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 8:38 AM Andrew Burton via CnC-

Stus-List Re: Messages going to spam

2021-03-19 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Same for me. Lisle On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 9:12 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > In the last couple days, list messages have started ending up in my spam > folder. I use gmail. > > Anyone else using gmail having this issue? > > I'm re-creating my filter(s) to send the

Re: Stus-List input on thru-hull issue

2020-03-05 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Thanks gentlemen, very helpful replies. Will keep you posted as this progresses. Best, Lisle On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 8:36 PM wrote: > Lisle – > > If I understand your description correctly, yes it would be good to have > at least the depth closer to horizontal. Mostly for accurate readings and

Stus-List input on thru-hull issue

2020-03-05 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hello all, I have been a lurker on the list for 3 years now, was seriously considering a C&C 30 in 2017 but ended up buying a 1986 Caliber 28 in August, 2018. Despite not landing on a C&C, I continue to actively follow the posts on the listserv as I have found them most useful and I don't do Fac

Stus-List Question for 29mk ii owners

2018-02-28 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hello all, last summer I was looking seriously at a 30mk ii but it didn’t work out and I benefitted enormously with talking to a few owners on the list. I’m now looking at a 29 mk ii and was wondering if anyone who has experience with this model would have a few minutes to chat by phone about thei

Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-02 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
You need to use the coupon code, I did and it worked, thanks Joel!! Lisle ___ The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a small contribution to help kee

Stus-List c&c 30 3 questions

2017-10-23 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
> > Hi Maurice, > > You and I are in the (almost) same boat. :) > > I'm considering a 1987 C&C30 mkii and posted some recent questions (in > past 2 months) on it here and the listmates have been exceedingly helpful > as I think through the options. > > The one I'm looking at is in good shape except

Stus-List survey says...

2017-10-19 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi all, I've gotten the survey back on the 1987 30MKii I'm considering. Above average condition overall, the surveyor was impressed by the condition overall. The rudder has significant water intrusion despite previous repairs, there are slight depressions in the hull on the aft supports due to b

Stus-List opinion on cabin table

2017-10-11 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
> > > Thanks, Dennis, I hadn't thought about the issue of sail load support. > > From what I can tell, it appears the Tartan 31 chainplates are attached to > the bulkhead vs. the C&C 30mkii are attached to the hull. I have the Tartan > 31 manual but I don't see that specified anywhere, but looking

Stus-List opinions about cabin table

2017-10-11 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Thanks for all the helpful replies on cabin table options. I've pretty much narrowed my boat choices down to either a C&C 30MKii or a Tartan 31 at this point. The Tartan's interior appears more open with the folding table mounted on the bulkhead vs. the fixed table on the C&C. I will mainly be day-

Stus-List opinions on cabin table

2017-10-08 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi all, I'm interested in opinions about having a fixed table in the middle of the cabin vs. a table that folds down and out of the way when not in use. As I obsess over boat features this is emerging as an important consideration. I'll have 2 kids on board sometimes (ages 6 and 4) and I'm thinkin

Stus-List update on 1987 c&c mkii

2017-09-25 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi all, Thanks so much for everyone's replies about the C&C mkii I'm considering. it's really helpful!! I went and took a second look at her today. This time the broker shared a survey done in 2014 by the 3rd owner which he didn't mention during my first visit. This C&C 30 mkii is #21 built in

Stus-List hull #

2017-09-11 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
> > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Chad Osmond > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:17:53 -0400 > Subject: Re: Stus-List Question about awlgrip hull pain > > Apparently the broker thinks this is one of the last 30 mark iis of > it's era made and it

Stus-List Awlgrip

2017-09-09 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Thanks for all the awlgrip replies. Helps a lot. Lisle ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are g

Stus-List Question about awlgrip hull pain

2017-09-08 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi all, I've come across this interesting 1990 c&c 30 mark ii but the hull has been painted with awlgrip. http://www.boats.com/sailing-boats/1990-c-c-fiberglass-30-6259222/#.WbMazdEpCfA >From what I'm reading about thisnpaint looks good for a couple years but then can be a real PITA and expensiv

Stus-List Was considering C&c 25

2017-09-06 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Thanks for all the replies, very helpful as I think (obsess) over the boat options. 😀 I'm torn between the Pearson 27 and the C&c 30. As noted, the 30 is a much bigger boat and maybe not the best choice for a beginnner? My goal/plan is to learn her over the next 5-8 years on Lake Ontario and Sene

Stus-List was considering C&C 25, now Pearson 27 or C&C 30

2017-09-06 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi all, Update: I looked at the C&C25 and although it appeared to be a basically solid boat, it feels a bit too small for a family of 4 and the headroom was a bit low. I'm hearing a lot of "3-foot-itis" stories from sellers I'm speaking with. So the search goes on. I've found an interesting 1987 P

Stus-List considering C&C 25

2017-08-29 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
thanks a lot for the additional input, really helpful. Found a surveyor so after I get a tour of the boat on Friday, I'll keep the list posted and probably schedule the survey. Sincerely, Lisle Kingery ___ This list is supported by the generous donatio

Stus-List considering C&C 25

2017-08-29 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
thanks, Andy. My friend the internet tells me these are good boats. I looked at a Hunter last week and my friend tells me to watch out for those. :) Thanks, Fred - I think you'll be right, my long term fantasy is to buy a worthy cruiser but I need to learn to sail first. I'll be restricted to Sene

Stus-List considering 1981 C&C 25

2017-08-29 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi, still figuring out how to use/reply on the list so please bear with me here is the add for the C&C 25 I'm considering: https://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/boa/d/cc-25/6239385891.html I went to take a quick look at it today and other than some slight star cracking on the deck around a few

Stus-List considering purchasing a 1981 C&C 25

2017-08-29 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a 1981 C&C 25, looking at it this Friday. Was curious if anyone has recommendations about particular things to watch out for on this year/make of C&C? Thank you! Lisle ___ This list is supported by the generous donat