Re: Stus-List Raymarine e-Series Chartplotters/MFDs

Rick, I got your E-boat cards request yesterday. Thanks. Similar to you my phone and my wife's phone both have MX Mariner (Android) with all the AC POIs. It is frustrating to me that our phones have so many powerful features that would be awesome on a chartplotter but will be replaced with a ne

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Wow! Gentlemen, My original idea (which I shared with you) was to create an original replacement for the deteriorated nameplate on my C&.C 37+ and share it with the members of this forum, for the many year (18) that I have benefited from Stu's fine list. God bless you Stu! Many on the list

Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Greetings from frozen north... I have not permanently displayed my USCG vessel documentation numbers in my cabin. If anyone is documented, do you have advice, suggestion, experience and/or pics you could share for doing this? I have seen some poor examples, and am puzzled as to where to display

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

They don't have to be displayed in your cabin, just somewhere permanent. The inside of a cockpit locker will do, as long as they are permanently attached to the boat...or you can make a good argument that they are. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840

Re: Stus-List Lemon oil cause mildew? Use Borax

Hi, One of the best ways to kill mold and to stop it from coming back is to use a mixture of Borax and warm water (1 cup to 1 gallon). It turns out that it is the alkalinity not acidity that kills mold. Here is an interesting read: http://moldblogger.com/how-borax-kills-mold/ - Paul E. 19

Re: Stus-List Raymarine e-Series Chartplotters/MFDs

Marek Yes I can in fact adjust the brightness but I think that turns off auto dimming. You are correct though … not when making a passage at dusk between two shoals though My Raymarine a65 was a different story. It was always bright and lit up inside of boat from Nav station after dark. Fin

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Mine are just vinyl numbers epoxied up in the Q-berth and covered with a layer of epoxy. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2016, at 6:37 AM, Chuck Saur via CnC-List > wrote: > > Greetings from frozen north... > > I have not permanently displayed my USCG vessel documentation number

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

We had our C&C36 from 1981 to 1990 and it was registered under the name “Blue Horizon No. 1”. Being a kid I had no idea about how the registration process worked only that it meant you did not require registration numbers to be displayed on the bow (ex. 11A….). A year ago we registered Persist

Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate

What's the possibility of creating a 30 + version. I'm in the process of recreating 4 missing characters to repair my plates, but yours look sharper. Allen Miles C&C 30+\ Hampton, VA From: Gary Russell via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2016 9:58 AM To: C&C List Cc: Gary Russell Subje

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

I used vinyl letters in the lazarette and varnished over them so they were "pemanent". If you are handy with a router you can rout the numbers in a piece of wood and attach it. Joel On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 8:56 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > We had our C&C36 from

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Hey Gary, Sorry to create an overwhelming situation for you. Also sorry for you to have spent nonrecoverable money. I think it really comes down to two big options: Stainless Steel Or Polycarbonate I very much appreciate your efforts which will help propel my efforts in acquiring SS plates w

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

I did mine like Dennis. I had my boat inspected as a UPV and the only concern was that I had placed the numbers on the inside of the lazaret hatch/lid. Upon opening the lid the numbers are quite clearly visible. I suggested that someone could disassemble the hinge and remove the lid taking the n

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

I would be interested if you can include the 34+ in the design. Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 13, 2016, at 9:22 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hey Gary, > > Sorry to create an overwhelming situation for you. Also sorry for you to > have spent nonrecoverable

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

My solution was the same as Dennis’. I lightly sanded a small area of the fiberglass near the head of the quarter berth that would be next to the nav station and easily visible to the Coasties during an inspection, applied a decal with the number and the tonnages, and painted over it with a coat

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Any work by me on a 34 design will require some accurate overall measurements and a good (straight on) picture of an acceptable nameplate. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 9:59 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I would be interested if you can include

Re: Stus-List C&C Nameplate

Allen, It is possible, but I will need accurate measurements of the overall nameplate as well as a good (straight on) photograph to all me to recreate and size the characters. I also need enough interested customers to recover the NRE for a new design. So far I haven't seen that kind of int

Re: Stus-List Raymarine e-Series Chartplotters/MFDs

I don’t so much have a problem with the brightness and color palette used at night on my older Garmin plotter at the helm. They work really well when it is dark. My problem is the time that the display switches over automatically – local sunset. (BTW, the auto switchover on my Garmin still h

Stus-List Name plates

Gary&Josh, I have been holding off until the final prototype has been completed and the price has been established. The Canadian peso and where they are built is a factor too. My polycarbonate name plate is like new considering it lives under the dodger in the summer sun. That said, I am also i

Re: Stus-List Name plates

Len, You bring up a good point. I have the rotten feeling that the plate may be attached with Plexus. Having just replaced my window and ruining a lot of gelcoat trying to remove them, I can tell you it won't be easy. A fixture and a router may be the only way to get the old ones off. Gary

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Wouldn’t it be identical except swap a 4 for the 7?Would it be possible to attach these onto the original raised plastic name plate (at least that is my memory of my current unreadable nameplate). I think that would work if it was stainless as pictured. I can take some measurements this we

Re: Stus-List Lemon oil cause mildew? Use Borax

Yes, Borax or TSP works great. Bleach takes the color out of it, but does not really kill mold. I prefer Borax for Mold as it is more benign, but if you have TSP (real TSP not the substitute) it works well. Caustic (alkaline) cleaners like TSP and Borax actually break down the cell walls on the mol

Re: Stus-List Name plates

Mine are held on with two screws. A couple of photos of mine here (before I repainted the infill): https://goo.gl/photos/pfgf9C6cMP35cnL28 https://goo.gl/photos/3Gh7ysq54Y3eHaoG8 Ken H. On 13 January 2016 at 11:48, Mitchell's via CnC-List wrote: > Gary&Josh, > I have been holding off until t

Re: Stus-List Name plates

Ken, Is that an original setup? Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Mine are held on with two screws. > > A couple of photos of mine here (before I repainted the infill): > > https://goo.gl/photos/pfgf9C6cMP35cnL

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Dave, My understanding is the 34+ nameplate is a little over 19" long, where the 37+ nameplate is 21 3/16" long. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:56 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Wouldn’t it be identical except swap a 4 for the 7?Would

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

My custom SS 37+ nameplate is 19-3/4" long. Hmmm. Everybody had better measure carefully before they order. Ken H. On 13 January 2016 at 12:29, Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dave, > My understanding is the 34+ nameplate is a little over 19" long, > where the

Re: Stus-List Name plates

No, I'm pretty sure this boat had the plastic nameplate when new. I don't have any photos of her from that time to confirm this. One of the past owners had the deck completely redone. I assume these plates were mad up at that time. Ken H. On 13 January 2016 at 12:27, Gary Russell via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Ken, Hmmm! Going over to remeasure right now. Be back shortly. It wouldn't be unheard of for C&C to make each boat a little different. It's so we can say we own one of a kind😀. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:37 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Corsair's is an engraved wooden plaque mounted in the foc'sle main storage locker. It is definitely "permanently attached". Neil Schiller 1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7 (C&C 35, Mark I) "Corsair" Soon to be on White Lake, Michigan On 1/13/2016 7:37 AM, Chuck Saur via CnC-List wrote: Greetings from

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

The Enterprise has vinyl letters with a coat of epoxy over them inside one of the cockpit lockers. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log > On Jan 13, 201

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

I'm bck! My nameplates are indeed 21 3/16" long by 2" high. Based upon Ken's warning, you should measure your nameplates very carefully before ordering. Mine are in a small recess (perhaps 1/4" deep), so a nameplate that is even a little bit too big won't fit at all. I also noticed that the

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Our boat, repatriated from the USA, had a plaque fixed to the back of the bulkhead above the refer. It doesn't look permanent to me, but I have never tried to remove it. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--WXwGTXwWwM/VpaJ9vBLlII/EHQ/iu2iNVj0HTw/s912-Ic42/IMG_0881.JPG Jim Watts Paradigm Shi

Stus-List Seasickness meds

There was an interesting discussion on list recently that touched on seasickness meds. A few European brands were mentioned and recommended. I am very ignorant on this subject.I have been keeping only gravol on board, ensuring a great sleep for anyone who feels a little ill. I will be

Re: Stus-List Seasickness meds

Dave, My fault! I was asking about buying Cinnarizine (Stugeron) on line as it is not sold in the US. Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Dave Syer via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > There was an interesting discussion on list recently that touched on > seasicknes

Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Every year we have the USC Power Squadron volunteers come to our club and do safety inspections that, if we pass, provide a sticker that verifies that our vessels are in full compliance with all state and USCG safety regs. This is supposed to lessen the chances of being boarded or at least mak

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Screws are fine if you simply countersink them and cover the heads with bungs. Bill Bina On 1/13/2016 2:43 PM, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List wrote: Alera has a routed wooden plaque screwed to the bulkhead under the stairs. with the number on it. It has always been fine until last year. The ins

Re: Stus-List Seasickness meds

The crew prefers Stugeron when racing. I am told it works well and causes less drowsiness. Everyone brings some back when traveling abroad. Some topic drift. I was in Antigua bareboating for 8 days, had a Jeanneau 41 with a Raymarine A series chartplotter. While I liked it I was surprised how

Stus-List Toronto Boat Show

Happy New Year guys! Last minute request: I'm in Toronto 'till Friday with some free time in the evening today and tomorrow. Is it worth going to the boat show to see good sailing stuff or is it mostly power boat related? I'm open to meet for drinks too :-) -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take

Re: Stus-List Toronto Boat Show

Hi Francois, my partner and I are planning on a trip Friday after work. So we'll miss you. Based on last year's turn out though, not a lot of sailing stuff. This year there are three boats on display, a Hanse and I think a Junneau and something else. The sailboat representation has been shrinking s

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

My intention was to either remove or grind flush the existing plastic plaques. Then the metal ones would sit flat on top. A slight oversize of 1/2 inch would allow 1/4" all around so that the original scar is completely covered with some additional margin. A design that takes into account the la

Re: Stus-List Toronto Boat Show

Been 2 years since I was last there, and I agree that there are fewer new sailboats on display each year. That said, it is still worth a visit in my opinion. There is always lots of boat stuff besides new boats for sale and it is not difficult to spend a whole day there. I am a couple of hours

Re: Stus-List Toronto Boat Show

We were manning a booth on Saturday and a quick tour of the sail boat section was pretty sad. 8 boats with the biggest being the Hanse 41. Didn't even bother going aboard any. I think the footprint is half of last year. The electronics and other stuff is pretty much the same as other years with ma

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Josh, I'm not sure that will work very well as my nameplates are recessed into the coach roof. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 4:26 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My intention was to either remove or grind flush the existing plastic > plaques.

Re: Stus-List Toronto Boat Show

We'll be manning a booth Saturday and will look around after our shift - found good deals on Foul weather gear last year. Looking at the SH 2200 this year, but with the Cdn peso it may wait! Paul Fountain Perception II 1985 C&C 33-II K/CB Port Credit Yacht Club From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-lis

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Delaney has an engraved wooden plaque that is attached to the bulkhead at the base of the port settee. All three C&C’s that my family has owned had the same plaque mounted in the same location. I suspect that this was done by Hartge Yachts as a service for new boat purchases since all three boat

Re: Stus-List Name plates

OK, so now I'm in need of an 'R'. Has anyone got a good picture of the black plastic 'R' that I can use to model for our race version friends? The picture needs to be pretty straight on. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wr

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

My USCG# is an etched plastic plate epoxied inside the lazarette. Done by PO.  Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA. -- Original message--From: Chuck Saur via CnC-List Date: Wed, Jan 13, 2016 04:38To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: Chuck Saur;Subject:Stus-L

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

I am a bit surprised at the requirement for the “NO.”, but your safety examiner is correct. >From 46CFR67 Part-I covering documentation: § 67.120 General requirement. No Certificate of Documentation issued under this part will be deemed valid for operation of the vessel until the vessel is

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

It was for that reason that I hesitated getting a wooden plaque made. How do I attach it permanently? And fashionable? And 4" tall? I did include the "NO." on both my epoxy attempts. I was boarded by the Coast Guard and when asked for ID my wife and I each presented our OUPV 6-pack licenses and

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

Gary, So are mine, but they stand proud of the coach roof too. As someone else pondered, "I wonder how they are attached. I hope not with Plexus!" So instead of attempting to remove mine I plan to grind the rim flush and chip off the few remaining letters. A small recess will probably always e

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

I'm surprised so many people on here are USCG documented. I thought USCG documentation (as opposed to merely state registration) is mostly only beneficial to those traveling internationally. (and not everyone commenting travels internationally). So if you don't travel outside of the US and Canada,

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Patrick — some insurers and lenders are happier if a vessel is documented; and even travel to Canada is a bit easier for documented vessels. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Jan 13, 2016, at 6:52 PM, Patrick Davin via CnC-Lis

Re: Stus-List Fwd: Stainless steel name plates (46088)

A couple of "R"s https://goo.gl/photos/5MWQyQpT47FncCU56 https://goo.gl/photos/upUh6HybnPBsvx219 Sorry, I don't have any better shots. Ken H. On 13 January 2016 at 20:21, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Gary, > > So are mine, but they stand proud of the coach roof

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

My boat was documented by its previous owners but there's no value for me to keep doing so. I daysail in Florida and pay the annual <$5 antique vessel state registration fee. I only carry liability insurance. If Ox sinks, I'll cry for a day and get another boat to sail and work on. --Bob Moriarty

Re: Stus-List Name plates

Gary, I straightened and aligned the plates from Ken's links. You should be able to pull an "R". A benefit of this is that you also get a "4" and a "0". See attached. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jan 13, 2016 4:48 PM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" wrote: > OK, so now

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Patrick, When I bought my boat the lending company required me to use a documentation company for the title abstracts. Between the two I ended up being documented. When I decided to do day trips as a UPV I needed documentation anyway. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jan 1

Re: Stus-List Through -hull fittings

What year? Which through-hulls? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jan 9, 2016 3:23 AM, "corralmaduzi via CnC-List" wrote: > Hi guys, > Can anyone tell me if C&C40's have a solid hull around through- hull > fittings ie water can't penetrate the balsa-core around original loc

Re: Stus-List Name plates

Thank you. Unfortunately, the font for the flat labels is different than those of the original plastic reliefs. It does give me a starting place, however. I've managed to get a pretty good 'R'. Gary ~~~_/)~~ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 8:40 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Through -hull fittings

Hi Larry, If there is an indention in the hull around the fitting, you can be comfortable that it is solid glass. If no indentation... Gary S/V High Maintenance '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Sat, Jan 9, 2016 at 3:21 AM, corralmaduzi via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-li

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

My boat is documented w USCG. The initial doc fee was $80 to change the owner's name and hailing port, than the annual renewal is free. Here in NJ, I have to renew state registration each year and pay that fee, but I don't have to display the state numbers on the bow. Asthetics. Chuck Resolut

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Chuck, I though there was an annual renewal fee of $26 as of last year? Tim > On Jan 13, 2016, at 9:37 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List > wrote: > > My boat is documented w USCG. The initial doc fee was $80 to change the > owner's name and hailing port, than the annual renewal is free. > Here in

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Yep they raised the fee. Josh On Jan 13, 2016 9:47 PM, "Tim Goodyear via CnC-List" wrote: > Chuck, > > I though there was an annual renewal fee of $26 as of last year? > > Tim > > > On Jan 13, 2016, at 9:37 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List > wrote: > > My boat is documented w USCG. The initial doc fee

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Josh has a good point. In some/most states you can get a title for your boat, but documentation is like a national title with a lien that can’t be ignored. So most lenders prefer that you register the mortgage with the USCG and get the documentation. Even the local credit union where I took out

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Rick, Paper trail? Was your boat documented prior to your ownership or was the paper trail something that maybe came from the documentation company as part of the abstracts? I didn't get a paper trail when I bought. I was the first person to document the boat. Fortunately the boat only had 2 P

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

Josh, Call the vessel doc center and ask for an abstract of title. It will show every owner, lien, legal action for the life of the documentation. When I bought Touché, it had a $62,400 lien on it that the PO had paid but had not cleared with VDC. That was a bit of a pain to straighten out. D

Re: Stus-List Vessel Documentation

That's what the PO did on my boat, routed them in a piece of teak and painted them; and then displayed it on the bulkhead wooden panel.  Looks nice and not worth changing.RonWild CheriC&C 30-1STL From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Cc: Joel Aronson Sent: We