Re: Stus-List 24V Whale Pump

2020-06-03 Thread Michael Dean via CnC-List
Somewhere in your there is a high resistance. Maybe a bad crimp, corroded connection, bad float switch? Even a faulty breaker. A few voltage measurements with respect to the battery negative should show where the voltage is being lost. Voltage cannot disappear, it is being dropped somewhere

Re: Stus-List Tips for finding and keeping racing crew

2019-12-17 Thread Michael Dean via CnC-List
I had a crew member who returned to school to work on a Masters degree and eventually a Ph.D. He became president of the Graduate Students Association at a local university. I had an almost unlimited supply of ideal crew members. ·Graduate students are mostly a good age ·M

Re: Stus-List Gauging engine speed vs hull speed

2019-04-21 Thread Michael Dean via CnC-List
Shawn, Something like this looks like a cost effective way to measure occasionally. If you want a permanent display, there are also waterproof diesel tachometers using various sensors – Hall effect or alternator signals but they need you to do some work mounting and perhaps calibrating for t

Re: Stus-List Another sail suggestion for 34 Inventory

2013-10-09 Thread Michael Dean
Mike you are welcome in Lions Head any time! Steve Hood S/V Diamond Girl C&C 34 Lions Head ON -- Message: 6 Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2013 14:29:28 -0400 From: "Michael Dean" To: Subject: Stus-List Another sail suggestion for 34 Inventory Message-ID: <000

Stus-List Another sail suggestion for 34 Inventory

2013-10-09 Thread Michael Dean
Steve, Here is an old voice from your past . I have been following the conversation with interest and will contribute my thoughts. I did have a #2 on my 27 Mk III. It wasn't one of North's better efforts. That said, I did not find that there were many occasions where it was of benefit. Very

Re: Stus-List Atomic 4 Carb things to try.

2013-08-19 Thread Michael Dean
Danny, I am assuming that you didn't forget to try adjusting the idle mixture screw. (I forgot one year - duh!) Did it have any effect? It may also be worth loosening the distributor and turning it back and forth 10 degrees or so, though timing as very non-critical on the A4. Another thing to t

Stus-List Possible alternator source

2013-04-06 Thread Michael Dean
Rich, You are correct. Reverse polarity will apply a massive forward current through the diode bridge in the rectifier assembly. Usually the diodes melt forming a short circuit. That can actually be a good thing because it may protect other electronics by limiting the reverse voltage. Hope y

Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C 38 Landfall on ebay

2013-03-12 Thread Michael Dean
That is just an opening bid. Seller has a hidden reserve price which has not yet been met. What it sells for, if it does sell on e-bay, will be higher than that opening bid. Could be a great bargain or not depending on what the final bid is and what the reserve is. If the reserve isn't met, ow

Re: Stus-List Replacement Rudders

2013-03-05 Thread Michael Dean
Here is a link to what used to be Phil's Foils in Ottawa. Looks like he has rudder for C&C 35 (depending on which model 35). Probably less expensive depending on whether he can reuse the inner skeleton. I have no personal knowledge of quality. http://www.fastcomposites.ca/site/marine/foils-a-z

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

2013-02-19 Thread Michael Dean
Could be same as sail number if only 2 or 3 digits? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Gwyneth Green Sent: February-19-13 6:12 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List C&C 25 Redline Hull or HIN Number? I have recently bought an old C&C 25 Red

Re: Stus-List Day/night Solar vents - I'm fed up!!!

2012-09-14 Thread Michael Dean
failed. I wish the still made that old version. I would like to find a source for a new motor as I have heard the same tales about the newer models. Do you know where? Mike Dean C7C 27 Mk III Oakville, Ontario Michael Dean(519) 489-2539 (Waterloo) 565 Brigantine Dr.(647

Re: Stus-List Summer racing in the NC heat.

2012-07-17 Thread Michael Dean
bit - reduces wetted surface and helps generate a bit of needed weather helm. That is all I can add. Michael Dean(519) 489-2539 (Waterloo) 565 Brigantine Dr.(647) 476-3005 (Toronto) Waterloo, Ontario (416) 457-5560 (Cell) N2K 4A7 -Original Message- From: cnc-list