Re: Stus-List 2GM20F Yanmar Shift cable?

what does one use to lubricate the shift cable and how? John on Oxygen On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 7:54:00 PM, Curtis via CnC-List wrote: mine is a black cable it's a 10 foot by 75. On May 27, 2014 3:26 PM, "Rick Brass via CnC-List" wrote: Or go to your reputable auto parts store with

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

C&C 24 rudder questionin my old 24 I drilled a hole at the bottom end of the rudder. Even if stored outside (hanging on the stern), it would drain all the water, before the freezing starts (unless you are a a really hardy sailor and haul out when it is below the freezing point). If there is wat

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

No gouging. You use a Pinless Moisture Meter like this: http://answers.canadiantire.ca/answers/9045/product/0574572P/mastercraft-mastercraft-pinless-moisture-detector-questions-answers/questions.htm Or these: http://www.electrophysics.on.ca/e_index.htm You don't use the meter for an absolute va

Re: Stus-List Advice on Window replacement on C&C 30 Mk1

I like the resourceful “Brass-Hoyt” method on this repair. It sounds like the template and gasket approach will be the best for my situation. I’ll be sure to keep you both posted. Thanks again for the advice. Rick Jorgensen From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf O

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

They just have tiny contact points - no gouging. -Original Message- From: "Ed Dooley via CnC-List" Sent: ‎2014-‎06-‎05 1:53 AM To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question No, It's hanging on the stern, outside, for a Vermont winter, 5 winters in a row sinc

Stus-List shift and throttle levers - bushings?

I'm rejuvenating the pedestal on my 32 and I have an Atomic Four so I'm not sure if these are different for diesel powered boats. There is a lot of play in both levers, they are the up/down action type. I plan to replace the cables, replace the brake pads, replace the bearings and have the pedestal

Re: Stus-List shift and throttle levers - bushings?

Does your cable run threw the center on the binnacle or threw the stainless steel leg post? On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'm rejuvenating the pedestal on my 32 and I have an Atomic Four so I'm > not sure if these are different for

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

Thanks for the advice guys. I came across a C&C 24 rudder failure problem in the Wooden Boat forums (see below). According to the guy whose rudder snapped, it¹s 2 mahogany planks wrapped in fiberglass mat. That makes the drilling a hole idea seem a little unnecessary, unless I do it to see if the m

Stus-List Totally not related to sailing

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Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral oil? Thanks, Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Josh Muckley wrote: >

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

Re: C&C 24 rudder questionthere was water in mine, when I bought it. I drained it through a little hole at the bottom. Btw. I never glassed the hole; instead I used some gunk (silicon, butyl etc.; whatever was around) to plug it. You can probably do it with some chewing gum. The good news is th

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Whale oil will also work. :-) Bill Bina On 6/5/2014 1:41 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote: West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called the local chandleries and no one can get it. So I think I have to stick to light mineral oil. Where does one find light mineral o

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

they would ship it (for $27, mind you) to Canada. Maybe a trip to Buffalo is in order. Marek From: Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:41 PM To: C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in C

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Sewing machine oil should do fine. _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: June 5, 2014 2:42 PM To: C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

I¹ll try it this weekend. How far did you drill in? The boat¹s still on the hard, about to finally get its new name, Banshee, painted on. I bought it with the name Jack Rabbit, which also included a cartoony vinyl decal of a bunny, very silly. Ed From: Marek Dziedzic Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2014 13:4

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Do you need a Beef Hook ? Tim > Toronto From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:50 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Ma

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

If it is to fill the compass I believe you could use mineral spirits or Varsol: I suggested sewing machine oil because I thought you wanted a light lubricating oil _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: June 5, 2014 2:42 PM

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

I don't know if its "light mineral oil " but I use mineral oil (bought from shoppers drug mart or no frills) To clean and season my wooden cutting blocks . Sewing machine oil , I have purchased large quantities of that from the Local singer outlet. Tim Sippel > Toronto

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Pharmacies. -Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:42 PM To: C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil West Marine does sell it .. in the States, but not in Canada. I called th

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Thanks for all the suggestions. I tried the pharmacy and they only had heavy mineral oil. I ended up ordering from McMaster Carr. That and brake lining material and black locktite (thanks Paul of Johanna Rose) to reline my wheel brake. No idea what they're going to charge me for shipping though. I

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

I used baby oil in my depthsounder when it was in a chamber. Also used it to coat maple cutting board Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 1:42 PM To: C&C List Subject: Re: Stus-Lis

Re: Stus-List Compass Oil

Someone suggested mineral spirits. That's another name for paint thinner, and shouldn't be used. Use mineral oil. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsy Rose City YC Portland, OR - Original Message - Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to cnc-list@cnc-list.com To subscribe or unsubscr

Re: Stus-List C&C 24 rudder question

Ed, If the 24’s rudder is made like the 25’s, it will be 2 fibreglass halves with plywood bonded in from the top to about 2” below the bottom gudgeon. >From there on to the bottom it’s hollow and is meant to fill up with water. There should be two holes that go into the hollow part, one wher

Stus-List Raymarine Wheel Drive on Lewmar Wheel

Hello, This is my first request of the fellow listers having acquired a well maintained 30-2 last fall. The PO had a Raymarine AutoHelm installed onto an Edson wheel which we replaced with a folding Lewmar (larger) wheel. Spare parts supplied with boat did not include the set of 3-16 mm spoke clamp

Re: Stus-List Advice on Window replacement on C&C 30 Mk1

Rick, I did the repair just like the list suggested; I have the Al frames. However, I tried to have just one cut in the spline that holds the lens in place. In other words, a single piece. Unfortunately, in the temp range we get here in STL, the expansion/contraction tends to pull the spline fr

Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

How much turning space should a boat have to be able to safely exit and enter a slip, if the slip is at right angles to the channel? Presently our club is wrestling with the issue of the length of boat that should be in the slip given the amount of room available to back out, then straighten o

Re: Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

Surely local conditions (current / prevailing wind direction) will play a major role in this determination? -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Jun 5, 2014, at 16:54, Don Siddall via CnC-List wrote: > How much turning space should a boat have to be able to safely exit and enter > a

Re: Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

>From expierience I can tell you that 100% of boat length is not enough. On Jun 5, 2014 4:59 PM, "Don Siddall via CnC-List" wrote: > How much turning space should a boat have to be able to safely exit and > enter a slip, if the slip is at right angles to the channel? > > Presently our club is wre

Re: Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

Twin screws and/or a bow thruster would make a world of difference too. On Jun 5, 2014 4:59 PM, "Don Siddall via CnC-List" wrote: > How much turning space should a boat have to be able to safely exit and > enter a slip, if the slip is at right angles to the channel? > > Presently our club is wres

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Careful with this advice. The fluid may depend on the compass manufacturer. I have been informed in the past that Danforth Compasses use Stoddard Solvent (aka Mineral Spirits, Varasol), I'm not sure that is what is in a Ritchie Compass. If you have been advised to use Light Mineral Oil in a Ritc

Re: Stus-List Advice on Window replacement on C&C 30 Mk1

I'm not sure the temperature extremes are radically different between St Louis and eastern Pennsylvania, where my 25 lived after I bought her, or Boston, where the 38 lived before I bought her. On both boats, a single strip of spline is all that is needed and has stayed in the corners with no pr

Re: Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

FWIW, All of our docks have fingers that are 35 long by approximately 16 wide. There is a 60 foot fairway between each set of docks. That is 171% of nominal boat length. We have put sailboats as long as 38 into the 35 foot slips (about 160%) with little or no problems. Trawlers and single engin

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Isla Mujeras Regata al Sol

Folks, I wanted to come back to the group and give a summary of the first major off shore race with Deja Vu (34+) based out of New Orleans. Regata al Sol is the biannual race from Pensacola sailing 545nm to one of the prettiest islands in Mexico, Isla Mujeras. I have done the race 3x on other

Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 101, Issue 12 X 5 Install reply

Steve, Installed one last year on my 34+ in aft port lazzeret. There is a shelf in there against port hull that make ideal space for the gear. Good luck. Steve Thorne Deja Vu Sent from my iPad On Jun 3, 2014, at 11:00 AM, via CnC-List wrote: > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to >

Re: Stus-List Repositioning Mast - now compass oil

Call Ritchie or go on line to find a repair center near you. They will have compass oil. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 5, 2014, at 13:49, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List > wrote: > > Whale oil will also work. :-) > > Bill Bina >> On 6/5/2014 1:41 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote: >> West Ma

Re: Stus-List C&C 37 Mast Up (finally)

I am happy to report that after much rehab work, wiring, etc., we finally put up the stick on our new-to-us 1985 37 CB; the crane operator said his gauge showed that the mast and rod rigging top at over 700 pounds! Richard 1985 37 CB 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky

Re: Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

We have our 30mkII in a 28' slip and a 35' (max) fairway. We have a bit of Columbia River Current and some wind from time to time. I haven't had any issues, but we are on our boat all the time and our C&C (as most) will turn on a dime. That said, when I make the turn my stern is within inches of th

Re: Stus-List Distance to maneuver to exit and enter slip

Hi Don, At NYC we have a mix of clearance between fingers. The minimum looks to be 120% and max around 200%, median is perhaps predictably, around 150%. 150% is the amount in my area of moorage and I find it to be adequate, even a little generous, for a fin keeler. When we did our yacht clu