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

Nick< My boat has two windows on each side, and one, the long one has a significant curvature which puzzled me as to how I would keep it in place without a frame, screws, bolts etc.  I completed the job 15 years ago and the windows still look like new with no issues. First, I removed the old

Stus-List Water pump mystery

When launching the boat in the Spring a few years back, I started the engine to find no water existing from the exhaust...revved the engine, no water existing.  Turned the engine and opened the engine compartment to check the obvious visually...didn't see anything out of the normal and why woul

Stus-List Re: Packing Gland

s if the shaft coupler was recessed?  My transmission consultant said they should always be put on so it is not flush with the shaft.  Do you know if yours was flush or recessed?  Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT pastedGraphic.tiff On Apr 17, 2025, at 9:27 AM, Robert Abbott via

Stus-List Packing Gland

you may need a new coupler as convincing it to release from the shaft may damage it. Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 - 549 Armdale Y.C. On 2025-03-20 17:43, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Ed Thank you for your response...I agree that replacing it is a prudent thing to do.

Stus-List Re: Hose

s you are in the neighborhood! $$$ it's a boat, remember!? Bill Coleman Erie On Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Thanks all for your response(s).  I have made a

Stus-List Re: Hose

the prop shaft from water egress? Rob On 2025-03-20 4:26 p.m., Edward Levert wrote: Robert Change it on your next haul out. It is peace of mind. Ed Levert Briar Patch 1981 C&C 34 New Orleans, La On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: My C&C 32 has a

Stus-List Hose

Thanks all for your response(s).  I have made a decision to replace and since it does not look like a DIY job, I have contacted a marine mechanic to do it who thinks it will be done the first or second week of April. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32- 84 Halifax, N.S. Your contributions help pay the fee

Stus-List Hose

My C&C 32 has a 1" prop shaft.  Where it enters the stern hull before the packing gland, there is a hose gland approximately 6" to 10" long with several large adjustable clamps around it that covers the prop shaft. How often should that hose gland be replaced?  Is it # of engine hours, # of year

Stus-List Antifreeze

On my Yanmar 2GMF, I just replaced a small hose between between the heat exchanger and engine.  During the job, naturally antifreeze ran out into the bilge. Question: Can I replace the lost antifreeze with the engine not running (now hauled for winter) or should I wait to run the engine while ad

Stus-List Re: old rod rigging

excellent reputation here as a riggerI would like to believe he understands the rigging business. Rob On 2024-12-13 4:10 p.m., Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Well, if your local rigging guy is correct, then there should have been and/or is going to be a lot of rod rigging failures in my area

Stus-List Re: old rod rigging

there is that ☹ *From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *Sent:* Friday, December 13, 2024 9:27 AM *To:* Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List *Cc:* Robert Abbott *Subject:* Stus-List Re: old rod rigging Joe, My 1984 C&C 32 has rod rigginghave it inspected every 5 years when an insurance survey is requ

Stus-List Re: old rod rigging

Joe, My 1984 C&C 32 has rod rigginghave it inspected every 5 years when an insurance survey is required.  My last inspection of the rod rigging was positive although the rigger who did the inspection, not the boat surveyor, recommended new turnbuckles although he maintained that was mainly

Stus-List Re: (no subject)

Doug, I don't mean to alarm you however I thought I would relay this story. A few years back, a club member had a similar accident in our outer harbor with his C&C Landfall 38.  He knew his keel took a significant bang but there was no other apparent issues to be immediately alarmed over that h

Stus-List Re: Manual Bilge Pump

design. One caveat when Rebuilding is to be gentle with the small check valve screws as they can strip. Dave Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2024, at 7:44 AM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: The manual bilge pump on my 1984 C&C 32 has failed .have yet to crawl into the locker to se

Stus-List Re: Manual Bilge Pump

make it good as new. (\ Tom Buscaglia Commodore Quartermaster Yacht Club SV Alera C&C 37+/40 Vashon Island WA (305) 409-3660 www.sv-alera.com On Oct 17, 2024, at 4:44 PM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: The manual bilge pump on my 1984 C&C 32 has failed .have yet to crawl into

Stus-List Manual Bilge Pump

The manual bilge pump on my 1984 C&C 32 has failed .have yet to crawl into the locker to see if I can see its name and model #it appears to a somewhat large black apparatus. Assuming the diaphragm has failed. Assuming if taken apart, the diaphragm might be replaced?  However, given the

Stus-List Spreader Boots

Wondering if anyone knows the size of Spreader Boots for a C&C 32.3" or 4".the ones on now are falling apartthey are a cloth type material but the new ones I will buy at the yacht shop are the standard white rubber type.   I would like to make one lift up the mast to replace ASAP an

Stus-List Re: Kite jibing--end for end or dip pole?

Charlie: As a former fore deck racer familiar with both end for end and dip pole jibbing, my preference for a 35'er would be to dip pole jib. It requires a little more choreography of the crew to lower and raise the pole but if the crew and the helmsman do it properly, for me, it is easier and

Stus-List winter storage

The key to keeping mast up during winter is the cradlethe boats with inadequate or damaged cradles are at risk.  I have seen several boats at my club where the boats have toppled and it was the cradle that failed in every instance. And for loosening the rigging in winterno need if the

Stus-List C&C34 Yanmar 3GM 20hp Exhaust Elbow

I replaced my mixing elbow several years ago on my Yanmar 2 GMF which was not a fun task.  The mixing elbow was attached to (threaded into) the exhaust flange and both had to be removed.  The mixing elbow could not be rotated to be removed while the exhaust flange was attached to the engine wit

Stus-List Re: Finally we have launched for the season!

Mike: Saw your arrival back home yesterday.serious composite sails! Rob Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Finally we have launched for the season!

Mike, Persistence looks like a new boatyou must be very pleased.  Nice to see you back at the club soon. Rob PS:  Before you leave to come back, make sure the boat yard has your slip emptyI think there is a boat in it.there was one there earlier. On 2023-05-24 9:24 a.m., Hoyt,

Stus-List Re: stove cover heat shield

Glen I have the Origo alcohol stove. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2023-05-17 11:04 a.m., Glen Eddie via CnC-List wrote: Does anyone else still have the original alcohol stove (other than me)? *Glen Eddie**​**​**​**​*** Legal services provided through J. Glen Eddie Profes

Stus-List Persistence

Mike, When do you plan to bring your boat back to the club? Bob Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Question

I understand it is quite doable and I have yet to see it happen, however, has anyone heard of a Nonsuch sailor using an asymmetrical chute? Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. M

Stus-List J-105

Jeff, If you don't me asking, which J-105 do you race on. Rob Abbott AZURA On 2023-03-02 9:56 a.m., Jeff Nelson via CnC-List wrote: Yes to both of your questions...They are nuts and it is pretty good chunk of a new sail. I resolved the problem by purchasing a Juki industrial sewing machine for

Stus-List UV Strip

I had the UV strip replaced on my 135% last year by Doyle Sails here...all in cost was $575 CDN .    Old UV strip 12 to 13 years old and cracking/splitting. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2023-03-02 9:09 a.m., Joe Della Barba via CnC-List wrote: My post about this from la

Stus-List Shower

My 32 has the same set up...shower hose from the sink facet...sump with a teak gratesump pump under the sink for a separate discharge just below the toe rail opposite the head starboard side. All woks fine but never use it. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2023-02-15 1:59 p

Stus-List Re: Replacing cabin windows

My 32 has two windows on each side, and one, the long one has a significant curvature which puzzled me as to how I would keep it in place without a frame, screws, bolts etc.  Job done 10 years ago and the windows today have no issues. First, I removed the old windows using a stiff putty knif

Stus-List Re: C&C33-2 Symmetrical Spinnaker

On 2023-01-16 3:11 p.m., andrew--- via CnC-List wrote: Good day, I finally found a pole for my recently acquired symmetrical spinnakers, and time to get the boat setup for spinnaker, and was hoping for some input from the group. The boat has never been setup for spinnaker. 1. Baby s

Stus-List C&C33-2 Symmetrical Spinnaker

Andy: Comments below question(s)...raced a 33-2 and did the foredeck. Good day, I finally found a pole for my recently acquired symmetrical spinnakers, and time to get the boat setup for spinnaker, and was hoping for some input from the group. The boat has never been setup for spinnaker.

Stus-List Re: C&C 32 Babystay

My 84 C&C 32 has a babystay at a single point of attachment...no track.  The babystay attaches to a SS plate with a loop on the foredeckthis plate is then attached through the deck to a SS rod running from the deck roof down to the hull in the very front of the V berth immediately to the st

Stus-List Persistence

Mike, I haven't seen your boat at the club in awhilewhere is it? Bob

Stus-List Re: CnC 30 mk 1 sink

Try the RV shops.they carry a variety of sinks. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-10-17 10:16 a.m., Leeward Rail via CnC-List wrote: Someone on a forum is asking about a source for a replacement galley for a1982 C&C 30. Any ideas where to find one that will fit reason

Stus-List Marinco Nicro Day/Night Solar Vent motor replacement

My Nicro Solar Vent on the front hatch came with the boat when I bought it 16 years ago (2006)it still works fine...no idea actually how old it is...I replaced the rechargeable battery maybe 6 years agoit doesn't look as pretty as yours...mine has a white plastic frame.   Sooner or late

Stus-List Re: Water back flowing through the head

Rod Had the same issue a few years back with my Jabsco marine toilet...went to the Binnacle to get kit to repairthey talked me into a new pump instead...almost the same price and a lot less work from taking the old one apart, installing new parts and putting back together. New pump very ea

Stus-List Re: Sea Foam

hose is on fire, it sure can! Normally it indicates a very rich mixture, which in a diesel means the engine is constrained in some way like being over-propped or with a clogged air filter. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA *From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *Sent:*

Stus-List Re: Sea Foam

Also, lots of black smoke can be either a fuel problem or a lack of air problem On 2022-07-18 1:44 p.m., Matthew via CnC-List wrote: Lots of black can be overheating. *From:* Joe via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, July 18, 2022 12:40 PM *To:* Stus-List *Cc:* Joe *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Sea Foam

Stus-List diesel engine air filter

Josh, You are absolutely correct about sound deadening material disintegrating all over the engine roomthat is the case on my boat...the stuff on my boat is now so old it should be removedthe black dust particles are quite apparent in the engine compartment. Actually thinking about m

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

e, 28 Jun 2022 at 22:19, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: While I awaited another day for a marine mechanic to get around to addressing my engine problem, while on the boat today, I thought of something.    I had a new Yanmar air filter on the boat which I got last year

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

While I awaited another day for a marine mechanic to get around to addressing my engine problem, while on the boat today, I thought of something.    I had a new Yanmar air filter on the boat which I got last year, which I thought what harm could a new air filter dochanged out the old one

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

s://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ---- *From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *Sent:* Monday, June 27, 2022 5:58:50 AM *To:* Josh ; Stus-List *Cc:* Robert Abbott *Subject:* Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF Josh: Revived the engine at the slip out of gear (neutral)same result, tack goes up to +2,100  RPM's ..

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

arts(tools).  It is definitely doable as DIY but you got some investigation to do first.  Let me know.  Reach out with a PM and we can talk. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD Jun 26, 2022 09:39:09 Robert Abbott via CnC-List : Went to take the boat out Friday for a s

Stus-List Re: Yanmar 2 GMF

*From:*Robert Abbott via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] *Sent:* Sunday, June 26, 2022 9:38 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Robert Abbott *Subject:* Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF Went to take the boat out Friday for a short sail .motoring out heading into a12 knt breezestarted to incr

Stus-List Re: Yanmar 2 GMF

26 11:44 a.m., Josh wrote: Is the bottom and prop clean? Jun 26, 2022 09:39:09 Robert Abbott via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>: Went to take the boat out Friday for a short sail .motoring out heading into a12 knt breezestarted to i

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

S/V Half Magic 1983 Landfall 35 Padanaram, MA *From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *Sent:* Sunday, June 26, 2022 9:38 AM *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Cc:* Robert Abbott *Subject:* Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF Went to take the boat out Friday for a short sail .mo

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

Bottom and prop is cleanboat is launched every Spring after Winter layup. Checked the throttle cable and that seems to be finemost likely a fuel issue On 2022-06-26 11:44 a.m., Josh wrote: Is the bottom and prop clean? Jun 26, 2022 09:39:09 Robert Abbott via CnC-List

Stus-List Yanmar 2 GMF

Went to take the boat out Friday for a short sail .motoring out heading into a12 knt breezestarted to increase the RPM's and found the engine wouldn't rev about 2,100 RPM's marine diesel's are not supposed to be that complicated but they are to me.  I wouldn't know where to start

Stus-List Cost to replace UV cover

Joe, This past January, I had my UV cover replaced on my 135% by the Doyle sailmaker hereall in cost plus tax was $550 CDN$1,350 seems like way too much. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-06-20 8:07 p.m., Joe Della Barba via CnC-List wrote: The UV cover on my gen

Stus-List C&C33-2 New Genoa

Andy We raced a 33-2 extensivelythe majority of the time the 150% was the go to sail.   while we had a 135% it was rarely used...if the 150% was too much sail, the 100% worked just fine.   we also had a Pentax main sail with a big roach on the leech. The 33-2 sails quite well with a 150

Stus-List Email problem

A day after I thought my email issue to the C&C list was resolved, it returned.  I some cases I wasn't able to Send, then I couldn't Send or Receive.   Someone mentioned that the problem was on my end but yet I could both Send and Receive to other email addresses (not the C&C List) just fine

Stus-List Cutting Board

Charlie Beeswax can sometimes be found at some big box stores, hardware stores, where candles are sold, where good quality cutting boards are sold (the store pushes a can of the beeswax for maintenance and extra $$$ and of course an apiary (200 lbs of honey needed to make 1 lb of beeswax)

Stus-List Cutting Board

Charlie Beeswax can sometimes be found at some big box stores, hardware stores, where candles are sold, where good quality cutting boards are sold (the store pushes a can of the beeswax for maintenance and extra $$$ and of course an apiary (200 lbs of honey needed to make 1 lb of beeswax) R

Stus-List Cutting Board Sale

Charlie, Apply beeswax, both sides and edges, several times yearly. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-02-19 8:27 p.m., cenelson--- via CnC-List wrote: If actually used as a cutting board, is there a recommended stain/varnish/etc. to apply to the board to enhance its long

Stus-List Hatch Gaskets

I got replacement hatch gaskets from Hammerhead Nautical Systems in Ontario, Canada.  The owner used to work for A&H...when I told him what I wanted, he corrected me on the size (diameter) and even included a tube of adhesive at no cost.  Great service. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-02-13

Stus-List Email problem

My email issue to the list has been short but baffling...if this goes through, it should be resolved...for now...but who knows exactly what is happening out there in cyber land and who is doing whatever is happening out there. Rob Abbott Halifax, N.S. On 2022-02-15 4:23 p.m., Hoyt, Mike vi

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List email test

Appears problem has resolved itself. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-02-15 4:15 p.m., Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: I can send an email from this address back to me but not to the C&C with contentsubject line yesif it is my issue I am baffled as

Stus-List Re: email test

I can send an email from this address back to me but not to the C&C with contentsubject line yesif it is my issue I am baffled as to the reason.  Any suggestions appreciated.of course, if this gets through, no need, problem resolved. On 2022-02-15 10:46 a.m., Marek Dziedzic via C

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Stus-List Can't send emails to list with content???

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Stus-List hatch gaskets

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List Email Test

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Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List Hatch Gaskets

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List Re: Forward hatch gasket needed

Test On 2022-02-12 10:01 p.m., andrew macLean via CnC-List wrote: Atkins and Hoyle were really marvellous helping me find parts for the nearly 50 year old hatch on our 1974 30mk1. I’d start by calling them. Andrew MacLean C&C 30-1 Gulf Islands BC Canada On Feb 12, 2022, at 10:51, Bob Mann v

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N

Stus-List : Forward hatch gasket needed

Bob I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halif

Stus-List Forward hatch gasket needed

Bob I got replacement gaskets for all my hatches from Hammerhead Nautical Systems...the owner used to work for A&Hhe even sent me a tube a adhesive to install them at no cost. About | Hammerhead Nautical Systems (hhns.ca) Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifa

Stus-List Email headaches

I also use Thunderbird for emailsno issues. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-02-03 4:19 p.m., Donald Kern via CnC-List wrote: Stu I use Thunderbird as the email client, no problems Don On 2/3/2022 1:25 PM, Stu via CnC-List wrote: From what I am reading, these pro

Stus-List Canadian Luxury Tax

Andrew, As you are aware, Ken Heaton has provided all the specifics on this I need to know. And as a side note, I could understand spending time cruising the Bras d'ors..., you would find cursing the coast of Newfoundland much of the time. Robert Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S On

Stus-List Re: Canadian Luxury Tax

Ken, Thank you all of this...everything one could want on the subject matter. Robert Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2022-01-15 4:59 p.m., Ken Heaton wrote: Further to this, it appears some of Henry's American clients had kept their boats in Canada continuously for up to 18 years w

Stus-List Re: Canadian Luxury Tax

Andrew, I am interested to know more about this CDN Luxury Tax on US boats here in Canada for a period of time.  I can't find anything on the CDN Govt websites on the law. Do you have a source/ website, anything I can use to get started on finding out the specifics? Anything would help.  T

Stus-List Bilge Water

John, I don't use the -35C windshield washer fluid in the potable waterlines, fresh water tankonly in the bilge lines and the head shower overboard line.  In the potable water lines I use plumber's antifreeze. In the engine, I use full strength diesel antifreeze 50% - 50% with water. Rob

Stus-List Bilge Water

My mast is usually out during the winter...left it in this year for reasons...I use a cheap -35C windshield washer in the bilge to prevent any water from freezing before I get to the boat to pump it out. Mast in or mast out, I don't use either the manual or electric pump(s) in the winterbot

Stus-List Burnished bottom paint

David I read long ago an article by some America's Cup sailors about this very topic about which bottom was fasterthe article said the sailors found that a bottom the consistency of something like 'an orange peel' was the fastestthey said a smooth bottom contributes to too much frictio

Stus-List C&C to race

Chuck, Having raced a 34R, I agree with good sails but you would also need a very competent, aggressive crew.  The boat needs all the power it can deliver to sail to its numbers and only an aggressive crew will be able to deliver that.  The 34R is not the boat for the timid skipper and crew.

Stus-List Haul Out Question

When we step and unstep the mast, the roller furler remains attached to the headstayone person is assigned to hold the headstay/furler and maneuver it as needed to remain clear until it can be attached on stepping or handed ashore when unstepping.  When stepping and  unstepping, we use sail

Stus-List C&C 33-II vs 35-II vs 35-III

On Sat, Nov 13, 2021 at 2:39 PM Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: Dwight: While what you say is valid, the point earlier being was that the 33-II will out point the 35-IIand the 33-II which sails in St Margaret's Bay where you sail will out point your35-II (even

Stus-List C&C 33-II vs 35-II

istence Halifax ---- *From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *Sent:* November 13, 2021 10:48:15 AM *To:* Stus-List *Cc:* Robert Abbott *Subject:* Stus-List C&C 33-II vs 35-II Matthew, Actually it was not at all impossible...i

Stus-List C&C 33-II vs 35-II

List wrote: That’s interesting.  I keep having issues with my local RC because they set only windward/leeward courses, no triangles and no reaches.  The reported rationale is that “no one ever passes anybody on a reach.”  What you’re saying is impossible. *From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *

Stus-List CHAINPLATE/KNEE REPAIR 1981 C&C 36-1 KCB

I don't know if chainplate deterioration is unique to the C&C 36 but I know of two 36's at our club that had the chainplate pullup through the deck under sailFYI. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32- #277 Halifax, N.S. *From:* Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List *Sent:* Wednesday, October 27, 2021 11:24 A

Stus-List Bottom Paints Again

Dwight, You can get spray zinc primer at CDN TireI have one, used it onceit seemed to work but since I use my boat often, I don't use it on the prop shaft and propdon't see the need. Rob AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S. On 2021-10-26 7:06 a.m., dwight veinot via CnC-List wrote:

Stus-List Re: Electric Bilge Pump

positive to connect if you want it to be manual. You pick what function you want and wire it that way. My guess is you wired it for auto by mistake? I’ve done that! _ From Dean’s mobile 902 489 8556 On Oct 17, 2021, at 10:52 AM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List wrote: My electric bilge

Stus-List Electric Bilge Pump

My electric bilge pump has 3 settings, Auto (with a float to activate), Off, and Manual.  I turned on the Manual setting and the pump didn't come on.   It does work in the Auto settingif I fill the bilge to lift the float or raise it by hand, the pump works. Since and I am no electrician,

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

*From:* Robert Abbott via CnC-List *Sent:* Tuesday, September 14, 2021 4:09:08 PM *To:* Stus-List *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe ; Robert Abbott *Subject:* Stus-List anyone gone lithium? Joe: My sailing season lasts approx. 5 1/2 months, May to say mid Octoberbatteries are used approx. +100 da

Stus-List anyone gone lithium?

Joe: My sailing season lasts approx. 5 1/2 months, May to say mid Octoberbatteries are used approx. +100 days per season to run everything on the boat that requires DC...first 8 years, boat was on a mooring with no shore power...last 5 seasons with the boat at a slip, plugged into shore po

Stus-List Re: anyone gone lithium?

My Great Northern Batteries, group 27's are 13 years old...used then again this season...gotta replace soon but they still hold a good charge..12.6V to 12.7V Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -#277 Halifax, N.S On 2021-09-14 12:52 p.m., Randal Stafford via CnC-List wrote: What’s the upside? I got

Stus-List C&C 33-II vs 35-II

w via CnC-List wrote: That’s interesting.  I keep having issues with my local RC because they set only windward/leeward courses, no triangles and no reaches.  The reported rationale is that “no one ever passes anybody on a reach.”  What you’re saying is impossible. *From:* Robert Abbott via C

Stus-List C&C 33-II vs 35-II

Some years back when were campaigning a 33-II, we were racing her in the Bras d'Or Lakes.there was 35-II from Shediac, NB with a good crew.  The course was a beat, reach and runevery race was the same, the 33-ii would get to the first windward mark ahead the 35-II, but once on the reach

Stus-List 34R sails

Mike: Talk to Bruce Dempsey...your dock neighbor...he had a beautiful mainsail of Pentax with a big roach made for his 34R and other sails. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 -#277 Halifax, N.S. Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want t

Stus-List Butyl Tape tips

Joel I have to say I have never had a problem with butyl...my 1984 C&C deck/hull is sealed with butyl and still no leaks...I have rebeaded various deck fittings with butyl with no leaks.  For the obvious easy rebeading and removal, if necessary, , I wouldn't use anything else. Rob Abbott AZU

Stus-List test e-mail

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Stus-List C&C smile and rust

 Greg, The 'C&C smile' is quite common.  Mine had one when I bought the boat.  First place to start with that is torque the keel bolts to their specs.  I then sanded the smile to approx 3 inches above and below it and wrapped the smile in West System epoxy soaked cloth.  Let cure and added

Stus-List C&C smile and rust

Greg, The 'C&C smile' is quite common.  Mine had one when I bought the boat.  First place to start with that is torque the keel bolts to their specs.  I then sanded the smile to approx 3 inches above and below it and wrapped the smile in West System epoxy soaked cloth.  Let cure and added a

Stus-List : C&C smile and rust

On 2021-08-04 11:03 a.m., Robert Abbott wrote: Greg, The 'C&C smile' is quite common.  Mine had one when I bought the boat.  First place to start with that is torque the keel bolts to their specs.  I then sanded the smile to approx 3 inches above and below it and wrapped the smile in West S

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