Re: Stus-List Advise on cutting fiberglass

2017-04-09 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
One of those multitools, jigsaw, portable circular saw for large sections, and Dremmel circular wheel ones with blades. On Apr 8, 2017 11:59 PM, "Rick Brass via CnC-List" wrote: As background, I installed an opening port on Imzadi to replace a fixed aluminum framed portlight, and it didn’t go to

Re: Stus-List Adding insulation to the icebox on a 38 mk2

2017-04-03 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
I can drill holes form the inside and inject 2 part foam or expendafoam. that's what I did for outboard end. On Apr 2, 2017 9:09 AM, "Rick Brass via CnC-List" wrote: > My question is primarily directed at the 38-2 owners on the list, but > might also be appropriate for owners of other mid 70s b

Re: Stus-List Deceitful USCG Documentation Renewal Company

2017-02-04 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
I purchased a tayana fd12 in september, ended up submitting several parts of the application, all per the instruction document. Few of them were release of primary mortgage bill of sale and exchange of COD. all via email and pdfs attached. I was a bit scepticall but the coast guard website was a

Re: Stus-List Roller furling choices advice?

2017-01-14 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Profurl is expensive. I'm tearing up N31 and LC42 models due to water ingress rusting the bearings. My c&c 38 has a harken mk2 which always worked flawlessly. I had it on wire and I switched to -10 rod. On Jan 13, 2017 11:19 PM, "Michael Jones via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ls a

Re: Stus-List 12 volt desktop compter

2016-11-20 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
It's usable but with headaches of having to update windows. Windows has a weekly update. And so does the browsing stuff like Mozilla and adobe products etc etc. If you don't keep up with it, it becomes a nuissance. If you just keep open cpn that's doable. I ended up rewiring the internals of

Re: Stus-List Choosing an anchor for a C&C 35 mkll

2016-10-23 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
It all depends how much you need a good night rest while at anchor. Are you a dock person, or do you rent morrings, or do you drop a hook? My fried with the same boat put a 35lbs CQR with 5/16" chain. That boat is not going anywhere. But he doesn't have a windlass, so raising anchor is not his

Re: Stus-List Winterizing an Atomic 4

2016-10-11 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
U have to drain the block. Side inspection plate will leak if you dont drain it. Its fragile as it is. It doesnt take too much freezing to develop leaks. Block drain plug is under distributor, just aft of side inspection plate. It's pita. Moyer sells extention to make this easy. On Oct 11, 201

Re: Stus-List Open CPN

2016-09-24 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Great idea. My phone charts are only as backup but for that price, having a mpuse is probably well worth it. On Sep 24, 2016 6:30 PM, "Bill Coleman via CnC-List" wrote: > Peter- go to NewEgg and get a USB to go for $1.49 . Heck, while you're at > it, get a half dozen and give some to your frien

Re: Stus-List repairing large wet deck core areas

2016-02-03 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Thanks guys, I will try to tap and sound my way to see how far away from genoa track the rot extends. I have oversized the backing plate back in 2004. I have 2" wide x 3/8" thick aluminum bars as opposed to original which I believe was 1"x1/4". If tapping does not work, I will drill to find wher

Re: Stus-List Zinc decay

2015-12-27 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Sometimes its nothing you did. My theory is that besides changing galvanic properties of underwater metals, like prop, nut, shaft shark, at a worst case boat wiring deteriorates over time. This could result in more stray current. Current not going back to negative of the bank, but instead leavi

Stus-List Balsa core thickness

2015-09-26 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Does anyone know what the thickness of balsa core is along the geona track section of deck on 1976 C&C 38 Mk2 Petar ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://

Re: Stus-List Replacement Holding Tank - 1982 C&C 34

2015-08-30 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
I was told 3 way valves are a source of cloggs. Have an extra tank fitting and a marcerator pump for overboard discharge. It's been 12 troublefree years since I installed my tank. I didn't have a tank before that. Petar On Aug 28, 2015 4:42 PM, "Damian Greene via CnC-List" wrote: > It looks l

Re: Stus-List Hot water tank

2015-08-30 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
And make sure you have zinc anodes. Electrolysis will eat something. On Aug 29, 2015 8:51 PM, "Jim Watts via CnC-List" wrote: > Put a meter on it and read what kind of voltage you are getting. 110V AC > does not generally give little shocks. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victo

Re: Stus-List baby stay on a 38Mk2

2015-08-03 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
So I just went up there again to fix the steaming light, and the crack is less than an inch. I'm thinkingof just keepig an eye on it to make sure it doesn't expand. If I do dynema I have to make sure shackles and thimbles are rated for same strength. Is a 1/4" stainless thimble same rating as

Re: Stus-List One for the hams in the group

2015-07-08 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
I have an m710 which I used on ham frequencies to hook up to winlink stations via pactor III and get grib file and email. My tuner is AT-130. My antenna is an insulated backstay. My counterpoise was an overkill. I glassed in 100' of 6" wide copper tape along the inside of the hull. In the lazar

Re: Stus-List westerbeake sucking in air on a half tank

2015-07-06 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Great, just as I thought work is done, and its time to enjoy summer sailing On Jul 6, 2015 9:12 AM, "Frederick G Street via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Petar — it might be that the fuel pickup tube is corroded, and either > doesn’t drop as far down into the fuel as it should/us

Re: Stus-List Main sail slides

2015-07-03 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
Thanks. Those are all great tips. So far I ordered sizing kit for tides marine system. I purchased main sail two years ago used but in very good condition. I tore up the luff pretty good. Current repair is holding good, but I would not trust it in gail conditions. I plan to adress is better w

Re: Stus-List C&C 37+ engine size

2015-01-13 Thread phorvati . via CnC-List
James that sounds like tough way to get anywhere, and break something in a process. I had A4 for about 10 years on the same boat '76 38. Switched to westerbeke 40 in 2012. I don't see a great amount of increased power when going to wind between A4 to W40. As you said, power comes from the sail