Stus-List Re: 3 burner propane stove on 78 C&C 30 Mk 1

I think they may have been Hillerange if memory serves. From: Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 8:33 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Doug Mountjoy Subject: Stus-List Re: 3 burner propane stove on 78 C&C 30 Mk 1 Send me a picture, sure marine in Seattle stocks parts for all

Stus-List Re: Snap together holly teak marine flooring

Chuck: I saw this stuff at a boat show a few years ago. https://lonseal.com/products/product-details/line/LONMARINEsupregsupWOOD/ From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 5:44 PM To: Stus-List Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER Subject: Stus-List Re: Sn

Stus-List Re: General question about caulk, gaskets, and water sealing

The aluminum frames on the old-style windows screw onto the outside of the cabin. Very low-tech. All the information about VHB tape and sealant, etc., apply to the later window style, which I refer to as “go fast” windows. From: Floersch.net via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:33

Stus-List Re: General question about caulk, gaskets, and water sealing

Nick: Some 34s have a hatch in the main salon; mine did not. As a result, it could get somewhat unbearable down below on hot summer days -- the opening ports made a huge difference. Something worth considering long-term. In the short term, based on your style of window, I suggest rep

Stus-List Re: General question about caulk, gaskets, and water sealing

Rob/Nick: The reason I asked Nick a question about the window style is that my 1978 C&C 34 had the old-style screw-on oval windows, not the newer style "go fast" windows (which I believe started in '79 or '80). The older windows had an aluminum frame that simply screwed onto the side o

Stus-List Re: Mast partner mast shims

Chuck: A Spartite plug can be great, but there are a couple drawbacks. First, even after being well-lubed when created, the first time you pull the mast the plug will hang onto the partners a bit before it “lets go.” It can be unnerving when a large mast jumps like a pogo s

Stus-List Re: General question about caulk, gaskets, and water sealing

Does your boat have the old oval windows like a C&C 33-1? -Original Message- From: Floersch.net via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:50 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Floersch.net Subject: Stus-List General question about caulk, gaskets, and water sealing I’m a fairly new sailboat owne

Stus-List Re: 37R Boom and Deck Setup

I agree with Chuck. At the risk of sounding critical (which is not my intent), I suggest Oden hire a rigger or find someone experienced to go over all his questions in person. E-mail is not an efficient way to obtain this much detailed information about a specific rig. From: CHARLES SCHEAF

Stus-List Re: Calypso, 1971 C&C 43-1 now under new ownership

Sad but good news. A wire luff chicken chute? That’s quite a novelty. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 3, 2025, at 10:45 PM, Motion Designs Limited via CnC-List > wrote: > > Nice to hear that you found owners for calypso that will care for her as > much as you did > > JKC > > www.ghcarchives

Stus-List Re: Bedding a deck hatch

Thanks, Paul. The 3M VHB/Dow 795 window replacement technique is what I was referring to in my earlier e-mail. Thanks for sharing your great info! Matt -Original Message- From: Dreuge via CnC-List Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 5:31 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dreuge Subject: Stus

Stus-List Re: Bedding a deck hatch

Fred: I have become a fan of bed-it tape for sealing deck fittings. If you prefer caulk, my current go-to is Life Calk, although I hear good things about Sika products. Re: the hatch, when I replaced the lens on my mother-of-all-hatches, I removed the old lens, cleaned the

Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project

FWIW, I have check stays but not running backs (thank goodness).  My checkstays connect to the upper spreader fittings and are obviously not long enough to serve as running backs.  I replaced the original wire with low stretch line.  My mast is a telephone pole so the check stays are rarely used.Se

Stus-List Re: Opening Ports

lid lean windows or retrofit in some way. I’d love to do something like this on my 1980 34 to increase airflow Dean BarraWind Halifax, NS On Jun 21, 2025, at 12:42 PM, Matthew Wolford via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: P.S. If you have the old-style C&C window

Stus-List Re: Alternator Question

iPhone > On Jun 21, 2025, at 8:53 AM, Matthew Wolford via CnC-List > wrote: > > I had a 1978 C&C 34 on which I installed a Blue Sea system switch to control > an extra engine-dedicated battery (while leaving the old 1-2-all switch in > place for the house bank). I also

Stus-List Re: Alternator Question

I had a 1978 C&C 34 on which I installed a Blue Sea system switch to control an extra engine-dedicated battery (while leaving the old 1-2-all switch in place for the house bank). I also installed Lewmar opening ports. Is your boat green by any chance? -Original Message- From: Floersch

Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project

I have two and use them occasionally. -Original Message- From: Martin DeYoung via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 11:12 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Paul Fountain ; Stus-List ; Martin DeYoung Subject: Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project Long ago the second spinnaker halyard might be used to

Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project

Also, using the spin halyard on the leeward side for your chute is preferred to avoid crossing the headstay at the top. From: Languid Refiner via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 8:12 PM To: Paul Fountain Cc: Stus-List ; Languid Refiner Subject: Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project So s

Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project

If you’re racing, you may well use both spin halyards, such as doing a peel. I would not suggest using a spin halyard for raising a genoa on a furler. The angle will be wrong at the top. Serious racers don’t have furlers, but instead a headfoil with two grooves. The second groove allows rais

Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project

I’m guessing spin pole topping lift. Could also be used for a staysail. From: Languid Refiner via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 8:23 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Languid Refiner Subject: Stus-List Re: 37R Mast Project I also have a rope coming out of the mast about 3/4 of the way up. W

Stus-List Re: Water pump mystery

The strainer lid is not my issue, as the system works fine once I get the water circulating. Getting it started is the problem. I have little doubt that the engine intake pipe that the hose connects to is above the water line, but you would think the impeller would create enough suction to ove

Stus-List Re: Water pump mystery

David: Sorry for this unhelpful response, but I figured I’d pass along my situation to add to the mix. Since I bought my boat, I’ve had a problem getting the “siphon” (for lack of a better term) started for the engine raw water intake. The boat goes in the water, I open the

Stus-List Re: Power Connection ->SmartPlug Vs Marinco

I do the same as Dennis. In addition, the new Marinco plug (slightly more expensive) conveniently grips the boat outlet so you don’t need to screw the plug in place to hold it securely. Matt Wolford C&C 42 Custom From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 6:57 PM To: Stus-

Stus-List Re: Power Connection ->SmartPlug Vs Marinco

My son and I just bought a boat with a SmartPlug fitting on deck. We bought a Marinco cord and a SmartPlug fitting (about $90). We then made a SmartPlug cord for a lot less money than buying OEM. We also saved enough wire where we cut off the Marinco end to make a pigtail. From: Dreuge

Stus-List Re: Seacock Tee for winterizing the engine

More or less how I do it. When I had an Atomic 4, I allowed the engine to heat up before adding the antifreeze to open the internal circulation valve (which can also be done manually, buy why work that hard?). From: John Read via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:40 PM To: 'Stus-Li

Stus-List Re: Seacock Tee for winterizing the engine

According to the experts with whom I’ve spoken, Marek’s comment that allowing the engine to pull water from a bucket instead of forcing water into the engine by directly connecting a hose from a spigot is an important point and should be heeded. From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Tues

Stus-List Re: Seacock Tee for winterizing the engine

https://www.groco.net/products/valves-seacocks/accessories/ssc-series-servic e-adaptor From: David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:48 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List Seacock Tee for winterizing the engine There was a prior discus

Stus-List Re: Seacock Tee for winterizing the engine

As I recall, Groco makes an emergency by-pass fitting to enable use of the engine as a pump. This fitting could also serve your purpose. From: David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:48 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List Seacock Tee for w

Stus-List Re: Genoa Sock

Doyle used to make them for genoas; they may still. I obtained a quote for one several years ago for my 42, and the price was a little north of $700 as I recall. I suspect they’re more expensive now. From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 9:49 AM To: Stus-List Cc:

Stus-List Re: Garhauer Lifting Davit Engine Hoist for Sale

Debbie: what are the dimensions (height, arm length) and what is the weight rating? Please advise. Thanks. Matt Matthew L. Wolford 638 West 6th Street Erie, PA 16507 (814) 459-9600 (Office) (814) 459-9661 (Fax) (814) 392-5599 (Cell) mwolf...@wolfordlaw.com The information cont

Stus-List Re: old rod rigging

At the risk of stating the obvious, your local rigging guy may have an ulterior motive. From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List Sent: Friday, December 13, 2024 10:15 AM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: j...@dellabarba.com Subject: Stus-List Re: old rod rigging My local rigging guy said any original riggi

Stus-List Re: old rod rigging

I believe I am sailing with original rod rigging (1975). I have been told by some that it needs to be replaced, and I have been told by others – including mechanical engineers – it probably does not. As I understand it, the issue is fatigue based on a number of “cycles” (pressure applied then

Stus-List Re: Sealing forward hatch

those temps when I lived in northern Minnesota. Now in south Florida I hear we are expecting high 60's later this week. Brrr!! On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 2:14 PM Matthew Wolford via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Interesting story as a follow-up: I have the mo

Stus-List Re: Sealing forward hatch

Interesting story as a follow-up: I have the mother of all forward hatches on my 42 Custom. It’s huge. Shortly after buying the boat, I took the hatch to an auto windshield replacement shop and had them replace the lens (I provided the plexiglass). A year or two later, the temperature reached

Stus-List Re: Sealing forward hatch

Why not the same Dow 795 used on windows? Otherwise, I suggest asking a local automobile windshield replacement company (like Safelite) what it uses. From: Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 11:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Fred Hazzard Subject: Stus-List Seali

Stus-List Re: 3M VHB tape

Ditto. Replaced my windows (and a deck window) with the same technique over decade ago, and they’re still leak free. From: Richard Bush via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 10:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard Bush Subject: Stus-List Re: 3M VHB tape Ditto to what othe

Stus-List Re: Material choice & Sources for clear hatch boards

As I recall, Lexan is preferred for horizontal surfaces (like a hatch cover) where someone might stand because it’s stronger than regular plexi (acrylic). It also scratches more easily, so for vertical use plexi is fine. I bought a half sheet of plexi to replace my windows and make hatch board

Stus-List Re: C&C 35 Mk 2 available

A benefit of the older 35s, as I recall, is that the hull is solid glass. No core to worry about. From: John Read via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:21 PM To: Stus-List Cc: John Read Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 35 Mk 2 available David. My alma mater Tabor Academy lm Marion, MA

Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I interior

Thanks, Martin – very Interesting. Do you have the “I-beam” fix drawing in pdf format? If so, may I have a copy? It has always been troubling to me that, unlike car manufacturers, boat manufacturers do not alert boat owners about potentially dangerous issues upon discovery. Case in point:

Stus-List Re: C&C 35 MK I interior

My 42 Custom is also a Bruckmann “stick built” boat. In my case, certain aspects of the boat were well constructed, others not so much. For example, the recent project I commented on concerns the mast step. It was constructed of aluminum and designed to span three stringers. Given the appare

Stus-List Re: Mast step fun

Interesting -- thanks! From: Nathan Post Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 2:06 PM To: Matthew Wolford Cc: Stus-List Subject: Re: Stus-List Re: Mast step fun It is where the stainless steel tube that supports the table on mounts into it. Nathan Please show your appreciation for this list a

Stus-List Mast step fun

Listers: I thought I’d share this in case anyone has an interest. On my 42 Custom, I’ve been monitoring a small separation at the front end of the keel where it mates with the boat. I may have mentioned this previously, but my boat has two “C&C smiles.” For whatever reason

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Pete: I replaced the fixed windows on my ’78 C&C 34 with Lewmar opening ports (roughly the same size and shape as the 70s vintage 33/34 oval windows). The issue with opening windows is that they must lay flat to work correctly. It took considerable effort to get this right on the 34 becaus

Stus-List Re: raw water filter set up for C&c 35 MkI

I installed Groco filters on my 34 and 42 Custom. Better than sucking a plastic bag or weeds into your system. From: Glen Eddie via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 9:00 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Glen Eddie Subject: Stus-List raw water filter set up for C&c 35 MkI Hello eve

Stus-List Re: Understanding Polars

Thanks, Dennis. How did you arrive at 10 miles. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 5, 2024, at 5:31 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Personally, I think sailing to polars can be challenging. I prefer to use > VMG. VMG rules for windward/leeward race courses! Bear with me on this. >

Stus-List Re: Hints on swapping winches?

That is a cool approach, but if I understand how it was done, the weak link IMHO is that tapped aluminum is holding the new winch. From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2024 2:42 PM To: Stus-List Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER Subject: Stus-List Re: Hints on swapping winche

Stus-List Re: Hints on swapping winches?

Dean: The four winches I replaced were not "similar" in terms of make/size, but the job probably is. Mine was made more complicated because the winches were located near the mast where C&C had installed decorative teak decking pieces. I figured I'd just remove the teak pieces, fill th

Stus-List Re: Propeller Strut

If you’re talking about replacing balsa core, West System and colloidal silica. From: Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:06 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Peter Cowenhoven Subject: Stus-List Re: Propeller Strut Thanks guys. I'm having the dripless replaced and it does s

Stus-List Re: Propeller Strut

Peter: Don’t know about your boat, but I can’t imagine it’s just screwed in. On my boat, the strut was through-bolted with a backing plate, but the hull was cored at this location. The result was water infiltration into the core (not just at that limited location – water tr

Stus-List Re: Does anyone know if Winchmate is still in business?

The name and email address I sent earlier was for the engineered Winchmate product.  My primary winches are so big the drums had to be machined and threaded to accept the product (about $300 per drum).  They work great.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 26, 2024, at 11:14 AM, Riley Anderson via CnC-List wr

Stus-List Re: Does anyone know if Winchmate is still in business?

Rick: When I converted my primaries I communicated with the owner of Winchmate. His name is David Leitch, and his e-mail address was: winchm...@yahoo.com . Don't know if he's still in business. Good luck! Matt C&C 42 Custom From: Rick Brass via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Lithium vs AGM

Stu: It occurred to me the bounce back issue earlier today may have been my failure to trim. Sorry. Matt From: Matthew Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:26 PM To: 'Richard Bush' ; 'Stus-List' Cc: Matthew Wo

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Lithium vs AGM

ne Louisville, Kentucky 40220 (502) 584-7255 On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 02:15:53 PM EST, Matthew Wolford via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I replaced my lead acid batteries with AGM about two years ago. Shortly after I installed them, my battery ch

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Lithium vs AGM

I replaced my lead acid batteries with AGM about two years ago. Shortly after I installed them, my battery charger coincidentally went bad, and I was not charging at the dock (despite thinking I was). I discovered the problem as I was preparing for a 15-hour delivery, and initially believed th

Stus-List Re: Galley sink drain C&C 30 Mk1

The sink drain in my galley (C&C 42 Custom) discharges through a thru-hull directly below the sink. The sink in the head is configured the same way. If I were to do it over, I might offset the thru-hulls a bit so the hoses wouldn’t interfere with storage as they do now. From: Jeff Nelson

Stus-List Re: C&C 66

I’d be very concerned about wet core below the water line on a boat that age.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 16, 2024, at 6:17 PM, Joel Delamirande via CnC-List wrote:It been for sale for a long timeJoel Delamirande www.jdroofing.caOn Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 6:01 PM John McCrea via CnC-List

Stus-List Re: going all pex

Someone else on the list went with pex and circulated photos a couple years ago. Very professional-looking. I’m sticking with hose (for now) because it bends easily where needed. From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:40 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Della Barba, J

Stus-List Re: C&C Rugby shirts

I'll be in for a few. I personally like a heavier rugby shirt. -Original Message- From: Motion Designs Limited via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 12:11 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Motion Designs Limited Subject: Stus-List C&C Rugby shirts 8 oz or 12 oz Rugby Shirts Lighter is a li

Stus-List Re: C&C 37 Rudder post assembly

again Richard Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220 (502) 584-7255 On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 09:53:00 AM EST, Matthew Wolford via CnC-List < <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Stus-List Re: C&C 37 Rudder post assembly

I suggest starting there.  If Rob doesn’t have one, he may be able to suggest an alternate source.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 9, 2023, at 9:47 AM, Barry McKee via CnC-List wrote:Yes they are. Barry McKee C&C 29 “Discovery II”Bronte, ON From: Matthew Wolford via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list

Stus-List Re: C&C 37 Rudder post assembly

Is South Shore Yachts still in business?Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 8, 2023, at 3:00 PM, Richard Bush wrote:Hi all; Bill is the winner for long distance diagnosing...; there is  a chrome "collar" or "nut' which is threaded and the the top of the rudder post which is also threaded; the collar is tig

Stus-List Re: C&C 37 Rudder post assembly

The collective wisdom appears to be the deck fitting.  On my 42, the post is supported at the deck by two bronze rollers (I’ve discussed the design previously).  A pin goes through the post and the rollers are held in place with nuts on each end.  I had a nut come off several years ago, which nearl

Stus-List Re: C&C 37 Rudder post assembly

Sounds like the quadrant may have prevented it from falling out. How is it supported at the deck? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Richard Bush via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > > Hi all; I am in need the collective wisdom of the group for a rudder issue; > my boat (1985 C&C 3

Stus-List Question and info

Listers: Hope everyone is doing well. I have a question and a small project some of you may find of interest. First, the question: does anyone know of a good source for stainless spiral retaining clips for winches (to hold the drum down)? I have some Merrim

Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources

like you can do with wood. The stainless is too rigid. From: Matthew Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 7:26 AM To: 'Stus-List' Cc: 'Peter W.' ; Matthew Wolford Subject: Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources Peter: I replaced the han

Stus-List Re: Hand rail replacement- sources

Peter: I replaced the handrails on my 34, and subsequently on my 42 Custom, with stainless. In my case, I removed the old handrails, laid out pieces of thick paper over the bolt holes (totally flat, taped in place), and made patterns of the holes. The paper patterns were then rolled up and

Re: Stus-List Replacement Spreader

Call South Shore Sent from my iPhone > On May 18, 2018, at 10:21 PM, Jamie Stewart via CnC-List > wrote: > > I have a 1980 C&C 36, and last weekend found that the lower port side > spreader was damaged when the mast was taken down last fall. Does anyone > know who made the spreaders for C&C

Re: Stus-List Question about anchor light

I like my Hella. Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List > wrote: > > My mast is down and I was thinking of changing out the bulb on my anchor > light to an LED. > On my C&C 35 Mk3 I have a Aqua Signal Series 40 All-Round Navigation Light. > First, fo

Re: Stus-List Choice of sealant for these jobs?

I use 4200 for sealing most things attached to the deck, although I’m becoming a believer in butyl tape. I suggest not using 5200 for anything you don’t want damaged if you ever need to remove it. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2018, at 12:01 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List > wrote: > > H

Re: Stus-List Toe Rail water drain

My 34 (previous boat) had deck scuppers as Bill described. The port one was routed in the compartment behind the fuses. Stupid in my view. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Christian Planton via CnC-List > wrote: > > > > Thank you for all those who posted. I never even t

Re: Stus-List insurance

Agreed. I suspect we’re paying for hurricane damage. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2018, at 3:50 PM, ahycrace ahycrace via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hello all > >Well I just got my insurance bill from boat US and it went up > 238$ a pretty big increase. I called to ask why a

Re: Stus-List Traveler for C&C 35 Mk II

I should note that I'm also a fan of Garhauer. Guido helped customize my genoa cars to fit on my Merriman track, also at no additional charge. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2017, at 2:23 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List > wrote: > > Garhauer both used a “high” track and drilled a custom hole pat