Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Rich Ran into Barry Clarke yesterday at the club. He is very happy with Indigo and says he sailed on it quite a bit last year and before that. He is itching to get it launched! For any who do not know Barry’s claim to fame was as a goalie in the Rockingham Minor Hockey system on our Pee Wee a

Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery

2015-05-25 Thread Glenn via CnC-List
I discovered that the radiator cap on the after market heat exchanger was worn and allowing anti-freeze to escape when the engine heated up. Replaced the radiator cap with a new one and it seems to have solved that problem. I too had drain valves that would mysteriously open. Solved that pro

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
Thanks Mike. He's a great guy, and his medical skills are to blame for my continuing existence. I'm glad he bought her. I just gotta figger what I'm doing now. We got together with Russ and Melodie yesterday for a chat on their 35 mk1 on which he has done a great refurbishing job. Finally got t

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
most of the engine oils that are available today have plenty of additives that get bad or ineffective after about 6 month in the engine. So if you are using the engine year round, you might consider changing the oil twice a year (at least once a year) and if you are using it less (even if you us

Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery

2015-05-25 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
when you replaced the radiator cap, was it a 7 psi or 15 psi one? Marek -Original Message- From: Glenn via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 8:58 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Glenn Subject: Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery I discovered that the radiator cap on the after market h

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Wally Bryant via CnC-List
Get another C&C? Rich wrote: I just gotta figger what I'm doing now. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_c

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Fred Hazzard via CnC-List
What do the experts say about synthetic oil in diesels? Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C&C 44 Portland, Or On May 25, 2015 7:10 AM, "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > most of the engine oils that are available today have plenty of > additives that get bad or ineffective afte

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
Looking at a 30 today. Looks pretty decent from the exterior. A4. RK > On May 25, 2015, at 07:33, Wally Bryant via CnC-List > wrote: > > Get another C&C? > > Rich wrote: >> I just gotta figger what I'm doing now. > > > ___ > > Email address: >

Stus-List C&C 32 For Sale

2015-05-25 Thread Harry Hallgring via CnC-List
A friend of mine looked at She Worthy in Boston yesterday. Does anyone know any particulars of the boat? Harry Mirage Newport Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2015, at 15:12, Frederick G Street via CnC-List > wrote: > > For those with Raymarine a, c or e Series MFDs, Raymarine released a new

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Rich Get one with an engine that needs a bit of tuning. That way you can spend a summer working on it and keep us updated -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Knowles Rich via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 12:09 PM To: cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery

2015-05-25 Thread Marek Fluder via CnC-List
Rob, I have noticed leaks of the antifreeze throughout last winter as well. (1st winter with the new to me boat, Yanmar 3ym30, extended life antifreeze). All was fine in the previous summer. Some hoses carrying the antifreeze needed to be tightened up and the leaks went away. The coldness causes t

Stus-List Rebedding c&c 36 windows

2015-05-25 Thread Adam Hayden via CnC-List
> severed and rejoined as needed. > > I???m not sure that this is the root of your problems but it???s a good place > to start. > > Rich Knowles > Nanaimo, BC > Boatless. > ___ >

Stus-List Darker smoke harder to start

2015-05-25 Thread Mitchell's via CnC-List
Edd, What engine do you have? Mine is a universal and the glow plug(s) wire was loose causing longer than normal starting times and a little smoke on start up. Tightened the wire on the switch and all is normal. Good luck, Len Mitchell Crazy Legs 1989 37+ Sent from my mobile device. _

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
(Disclaimer -no expert! )I use synthetic in my diesel car and truck,  and would on the boat as well if not for the way that moisture tends to accumulate due to the way we use them. The very short runs encourage condensation, so it of course gets changed every fall like most everyone does.

Stus-List Rebedding c&c 36 windows

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Congratulations on your purchase. I would be very surprised if the windows are as you described unless someone has "worked" on them. They are usually glued into a molded recess in the cabintop. Oh, and please start a new thread instead of quoting fourteen pages of the synopsis, or at least trim th

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
My experience with synthetics (not with diesels, though) is that if you use it from start, that’s great, but if you try using the synthetics on an older engine, you are quite likely going to dissolve some of the deposits already there and suddenly, you may find that you are burning or losing the

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread svpegasus38
Edd, I agree with Steve and Marek. Synthetic oil is a waste in our boats. That being said the enginrs do require to be run at cruise power 75% of max rpm for about an hour at least once a month if it is used for weekend sailing. I had to replace my injectors because the PO always ran t

Re: Stus-List Rebedding c&c 36 windows

2015-05-25 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
Adam Which 36 did you buy? We used to own Blue Horizon out of Halifax many years ago Mike Persistence Frers 33 Halifax -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Adam Hayden via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 12:30 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
It'll take me back to my old stock car building days. RK > On May 25, 2015, at 08:14, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List > wrote: > > Rich > > Get one with an engine that needs a bit of tuning. That way you can spend a > summer working on it and keep us updated > > -Original Message- >

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
I’m feeling lucky after my call on the bad engine ground leading to starting issues… :^) Maybe time to get the valves checked? Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > On May 24, 2015, at 5:07 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List > wrote: > > Listers, > > I

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
Fred, I run synthetic diesel oil in my Suburban, but not in my Yanmar. The last I read from Yanmar was to continue using conventional oil. I prefer Rotella T 15W-40. Good stuff! Jake From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Sent:

Re: Stus-List re bedding of windows

2015-05-25 Thread Adam Hayden via CnC-List
Jim Sorry about the reply on the last thread I could hardly follow the replys and I know better. The ports are as you described sealed into a moulded recess on the cabin top. I think actually from your description now I understand how they will come out. I am doing a complete refit

Re: Stus-List Stearn gauges

2015-05-25 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
Paul, The Navtec gauge might work for you. It's on page 87 of their current catalog. I can't imagine needing anything over 5,000psi on a 34' boat. I rarely use more than 2,000psi on my backstay. http://pdf.nauticexpo.com/pdf/navtec/navtec-general-catalog/21929-29204.html Jake -Original M

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Make sure you shoot video when you do your first wheelie. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 25 May 2015 at 10:04, Knowles Rich via CnC-List wrote: > It'll take me back to my old stock car building days. > > RK > > > On May 25, 2015, at 08:14, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < > cnc

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
Wilco. I'll keep you up to date. Time for a visit. RK > On May 25, 2015, at 11:35, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > Make sure you shoot video when you do your first wheelie. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > >> On 25 May 2015 at 10:04, Knowles Rich via CnC-

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Coming to the rendezvous? There's some nice B&B's on Thetis. New info on the web site...http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 25 May 2015 at 14:03, Knowles Rich via CnC-List wrote: > Wilco. I'll keep you up to date. Time for a visit. > > RK > >

Re: Stus-List Darker smoke harder to start

2015-05-25 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Len, Interesting. I have an Universal M-35. All the best, Edd --- Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise NCC-1701-B C&C 37+ | City Island, NY www.StarshipSailing.com --- 914.332.4400 | Office 914.774.9767 | Mobile

Stus-List Drainage for water tank compartment under settee

2015-05-25 Thread Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List
Hello, I just noticed that one of the hoses connected to my water tank has failed and large amount of water has leaked into the compartment under the main cabin settee. There is no drainage in this area so water was just slushing around and damaged some plywood. I couldn't find a good way of dra

Re: Stus-List Drainage for water tank compartment under settee

2015-05-25 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
You can make a siphon using a hand fuel pump. Get good one. The cheap ones don't work very well. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=siphon+bulb&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=4960658202&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3ki07vzjzk_b - Original Message - From: "Aaron Rouhi via Cn

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
I'll check it out. May be working. RK > On May 25, 2015, at 15:12, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > Coming to the rendezvous? There's some nice B&B's on Thetis. > > New info on the web site...http://members.shaw.ca/cncrdv/ > > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC

Re: Stus-List Stearn gauges

2015-05-25 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
I'd suggest calling a hydraulic ram repair company nearest to you. The guys who repair dozers and backhoe rams. My local guys rebuilt my leaking Navtec -10 system, ram and remote pump station for $35 when Navtec dealer quoted $750. Been good for at least 5 years so far. Chuck Resolute 1990

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Working? What are you, insane? Go on the dole like everyone else here. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 25 May 2015 at 18:26, Knowles Rich via CnC-List wrote: > I'll check it out. May be working. > > RK > > On May 25, 2015, at 15:12, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > Co

Re: Stus-List Darker Smoke, Harder to Start

2015-05-25 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Edd, It's normal for dark smoke (unburned fuel) to exhaust if it takes longer to fire. Do you have glow plugs on your Universal like on mine? You may just need more glow plug time? Universal recommends, "Turn key on to energize electric fuel pump, shifter in neutral, thottle 1/3rd, hold the g

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
I thought about but can't afford the drugs. RK > On May 25, 2015, at 18:55, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > Working? What are you, insane? Go on the dole like everyone else here. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > >> On 25 May 2015 at 18:26, Knowles Rich vi

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Grow your own, it's legal here. Isn't it? Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 25 May 2015 at 19:24, Knowles Rich via CnC-List wrote: > I thought about but can't afford the drugs. > > RK > > On May 25, 2015, at 18:55, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > Working? What are you

Re: Stus-List Best wishes to Rich

2015-05-25 Thread Knowles Rich via CnC-List
It certainly appears to be. Mebbe I'm missing a business opportunity. We do have a balcony, sunshine and water... RK > On May 25, 2015, at 19:47, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > Grow your own, it's legal here. > > Isn't it? > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC