Re: Stus-List Drained AGM battery

AGM batteries are available as deep cycle batteries, as capable, or more capable than any flooded or gel cell deep cycle battery. The reason all AGM batteries are okay as starting batteries is because AGM batteries have inherently low internal resistance, which al

Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

Hi, I bet that this topic has been discussed, but I would appreciate some hints. I have a problem with the transmission lever/cable - the transmission barely engages (and sometimes does not), when I switch to forward - the lever hits the binnacle. The easy option would be to make adjustments at

Re: Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

Marek You don't specify the C&C model, but if you have anything like mine. You have to remove two small bolts that hold the compass light, then lift off the stainless compass housing. That will give you access to the long bolts that hold the top pieces of the binnacle together -- Jonathan Indi

Re: Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

I think that's how it is on my 40, too. Andy Andrew Burton PO Box 632 Newport, RI USA 02840 +401 965 5260 On Aug 28, 2013, at 8:45, Indigo wrote: > Marek > You don't specify the C&C model, but if you have anything like mine. You have > to remove two small bolts that hold the compass light,

Re: Stus-List Removing Compass & Internal Pedestal Access

It's the same on my Landfall 39. Just remove 2 screws holding the compass light in place and then slide the stainless surround up and off. Bill MYSTY Landfall 39___ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@

Re: Stus-List 1981 30MK1 Shifting problem with the 2gm20F

We had a similar problem with our 2GM15 and we removed the cable and lubricated. Another major aspect was that the bracket holding the cable near the transmission shift lever was not properly aligned. Once we did these two things is was very smooth. Michael Clow

Re: Stus-List 1981 30MK1 Shifting problem with the 2gm20F

Ditto that and additionally I found the bracket which holds the cable was bolted on too tight which also restricted operation. Same was true with my throttle cable. Derek 33 Mark II - Melan : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Derek Leck : : Account M

Stus-List C&C 35-2 for sale in STL

A friend here in STL put his boat up for sale on Craig's list for 10k$ or best offer. He's moving to a landlocked area so he's motivated to sell.  It has an A-4 and has been on fresh water for the last 30yrs that I know of. Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30 From: OldSteve

Re: Stus-List 1981 30MK1 Shifting problem with the 2gm20F

"I found the bracket which holds the cable was bolted on too tight which also restricted operation" Now this might make sense... I will try to losen it up a bit and see if it helps. It's so Frustrating It is very touchey On 8/28/13, Derek Leck wrote: > Ditto that and additionally I found the brac

Re: Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

Hello Marek, The original compass on mine appeared to have been modified by the previous owner. It was held in place by screws on the upper part of the chrome collar holding the compass. There was screw covers need the bottom part of the collar that were not covering anything in my case, th

Re: Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

Mark, On mine, there are two plastic grey "panels" that are snapped in place that cover the screws. Remove those and you'll be able to get the cover off and then you'll have access to get the whole compass off. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay

Re: Stus-List Drained AGM battery

As usual, thank you all for your thoughts. The battery is up to 11.3 volts after 1.5 days on the smart charger. I will definitely have it load tested when it is done charging. As to warranty replacement- the discharge was my fault. Would they still replace it under warranty under those circu

Re: Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

The cable is also held in place by a clamp with an acorn nut on the aft side of the pedestal about knee high. I'm told it is a PIA to get the new cable in the clamp. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Sébastien Lemieux wrote: > Hello Marek, > > The original compass on mine appeared to have bee

Re: Stus-List 1981 30MK1 Shifting problem with the 2gm20F

Apparently, alignment of the transmission cable (at the transmission end) is important. Edson installation manual says that it should not be flexed more than 10 degrees (up or down). This means that the cable should point about half way into the shift lever (when it is in its neutral position).

Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

We are approaching our 1 year anniversary with our 35-3. We have finally got her back in the water after a new bottom job with soda blasting and base coat etc, and then replacing essential fluids, fixing running lights and a new head etc. and have been learning her ways and starting to enjoy her c

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Locate your fluxgate compass, nothing magnetic near it at all angles of heel. I had a case where a cordless drill would slide down one end of the drawer under my navstation and come in closer proximity to the fluxgate (located under the chart table), all of sudden I was doing circles. Also on my

Re: Stus-List 1985 - C&C 33 Winter Boat Cover

Jim does great work -- but just be aware that's he's very busy, and it may take quite a while to get onto his schedule, and then a while for him to get to your job. And I'd suggest calling on the phone until you actually get to talk with him; sometimes emails might not get returned in a timely

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Here’s a link to the ST4000 service manual with many tips on how to troubleshoot. http://www.ganssle.com/jack/st4000.pdf Mine started swinging wildly during a trip last December after a choppy ride. Turns out the tension on the wheel drive had gone out of whack. There is an adjustment gizmo op

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Ron, I had the same unit in Cat's Paw and a similar thing happened. In my case, the drive motor turning the wheel would only turn one way, so of course the boat ended up in a tight circle. Reversing the leads to the motor showed that the motor would turn in both directions, but the drive circu

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Ron, when I was cleaning out some stuff a couple of weeks ago I found the original AUTOHELM 4000 and drive unit that came with my boat. It still worked when I removed it from the boat. I wanted to upgrade. If you are interested let me know off line (mbranno...@cox.net). Mike Virginia Lee C

Re: Stus-List Edson pedestal - taking off the compass

Bonjour Sébastien, There should be some adjustment available on the brass "things" attached to the levers. A picture I have from the installation manual shows that the other end is a threaded rod that threads into the attachment at the end of the transmission cable. I was hoping that I can make

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

My ST4000 clutch mechanism failed just two hours from my destination after several days of sailing on a two week cruise. The lever has a little off-center lobe (not sure of terminology) and the pins that hold it in place (hold it off center) are miniscule. When one of those snaps the clutch will no

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

I am interested also! Thanks Joe Della Barba Coquina -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Mike Brannon Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:05 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot Ron,

Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Thanks for all the great info on the 4000 Autohelm. I'm thinking it might be a magnetic disturbance of the compass and I think I might have stowed a head-mounted flashlight in the chart table. Maybe... I hope that's it. We shall see this weekend when we get back for another trip. As for the sail

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Ron, just some background, the fluxgate compass on my 35-3 is in the hanging locker opposite the head. Nothing too much to worry about there for interference - but now that I think about it, I shall be careful of using the autopilot while charging the handheld VHF on the shelf above... Tim Mojito

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Ron, You're not a pest.  Questions are why this list exists and flourishes.  In addition to Stu's diligence. However, I suspect your spinnaker is not a 3 oz chute.  3/4 oz perhaps? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA > > From: Ron Kaye >To: cnc-list@c

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Ron, Lisa, Glad you are getting to enjoy the boat! I have her twin on South River, and there is another in Selby as well. Double check the weight of the chute. They are usually .5 or .75 ounce. My heavy chute is 1.5. There are lots of used symmetrical chutes out there. Asyms are harder to fi

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Ah good to know! I don't know what the fluxgate compass even looks like but it will be found and scrutinized Friday night. We have one of those deep-cycle utility batteries with jumper cables, AC and cigaretty lighter type outlets on it. We keep that down at the bottom of the hanging locker. Tha

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

I'm sure 3/4 oz. is right. I misremembered that detail. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > Ron, > > You're not a pest. Questions are why this list exists and flourishes. In > addition to Stu's diligence. > > However, I suspect your spinnaker is not a 3 oz chute. 3/4 oz perh

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Joel, I hate to ask such a personal question, but what size is yours? On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: > Ron, Lisa, > > Glad you are getting to enjoy the boat! I have her twin on South River, > and there is another in Selby as well. > > Double check the weight of the chute.

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

The newer one look like this: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_30356_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=30356&cid=sc_googlepla&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CMvNp_jqoLkCFY2e4AodiQwAaw#.Uh5KLxsiWSo It has to be mounted vertically. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:04 P

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Take a look at the ATN web site for their "Tacker" and sock. There are videos of both in action. You may not choose to use either of them but you should at least be aware of these options. There are several companies that also make socks. An asymmetric is still a large sail and you have to get it

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Ron, I hate to brag ... Luff is 44, leach is 39, foot is 28’2”. It came off a Tartan 34. Its cool flying it wing and wing in light air! If you have any other racing sails you don't need, let me know! Joel 35/3 The Office Annapolis On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Ron Kaye wrote: > Joel, >

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Good suggestions so far, also look for a motor nearby, like your domestic water pump or bilge kicking on, these can also generate a magnetic field. The random kicking on is what can be perplexing when you don't know what is going on. I got a neat app for my Android called smart tools, that among

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Ron, I drilled a hole in the bow stem and attached a large shackle to it. The downhaul has a snapshackle that attaches to the shackle (or doubles as the downhaul for the spin pole. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: > Ron, > > I hate to brag ... Luff is

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

That's an impressive piece of equipment Joel. Thanks for letting me know. (That's what she said har). Thanks. The symmetrical spin is the only "extra" sail we have. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Joel Aronson wrote: > Ron, > > I hate to brag ... Luff is 44, leach is 39, foot is 28’2”. It ca

Re: Stus-List Thoughts on this boat?

The CS 30 has a higher speed potential than the C&C 30, check the local ratings. They are very good boats, well built and fast...it would be a good choice IMHO On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Steve Thomas wrote: > ** >A friend of mine has a CS30, and I sail on it quite a lot. They have an

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

I second the use of an ATN sock for hoisting and dousing the sail. With a very little practice they work very well. I wouldn't worry too much about your kite being symmetric. the thing that throws people is the hassle of dealing with a pole. You don't really need it. You aren't trying to get maximu

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

My fluxgate compass is mounted next to the port settee, close to the galley and near the boat's centerline. If you have any iron/steel items near it, it will mess up your autopilot activity. I also found that my vhf interferes with the autopilot. Try turning off your VHF when troubleshooting it.

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

It seems we are in the market for an ATN sock and a tacker in the near term and perhaps a lighter weight assym chute next season. Thanks all. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Andrew Burton wrote: > I second the use of an ATN sock for hoisting and dousing the sail. With > a very little practice t

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

Add another positive vote for the ATN sock. I have used one on Calypso's spinny for over 10 years. We commonly double hand with the spinny including dip pole gypes. The ATN sock gives a safety bail out for when the wind increases or something goes sideways (for example I accidently release th

Re: Stus-List Newbie problems with an older autopilot

Another compass note: They are often mounted on bulkheads. When installing or troubleshooting have a good look on the back side of the mounting place for wires that can easily throw off the compass when energised by any device. Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On 2013-08-28, at 17:02, Alan B

Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail

ATN Makes a nice sock. You can save about the third if you Buy a sock from North Sails Direct (not the local loft). Joel Aronson On Aug 28, 2013, at 4:10 PM, Martin DeYoung wrote: Add another positive vote for the ATN sock. I have used one on Calypso’s spinny for over 10 years. We common

Re: Stus-List [SPAM]Re: Drained AGM battery

David, If the battery is taking this long to accept a charge, it is no longer functioning correctly. A battery at 11.3 volts is still dead and useless for an boat purposes. Accept the fact that it needs replacing and take it back for a warranty claim. There is something, perhaps a failed cel

Re: Stus-List 1981 30MK1 Shifting problem with the 2gm20F

I tried again tonight. no go... Cant get it to align up without having to apply 7 to 8 lbs of force to move the sifter. I may have to pay someone to get this done? I don't know if the bracket can be put on backwards?I just dont know On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:50 AM, Marek Dziedzic wrote: > ** >

Re: Stus-List 1981 30MK1 Shifting problem with the 2gm20F

"This means that the cable should point about half way into the shift lever (when it is in its neutral position)." I don't know what you mean? Do you have a photo or describe this in a bit more detail? It is lose when disconnected and the shift lever changes gear with little applied force? I'm su